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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud Engineer II - **Company:** AMERICAN SYSTEMS - **Location:** Billings, MT, United States - **Salary:** $82,100.0 - $162,240.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Configuration Management, Continuous Integration, Disaster Recovery, Domain Name System (DNS), Github, Identity and Access Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Networking Basics, Performance Tuning, Windows PowerShell, Cloud Services, Ansible, Runbook, TCP/IP, Virtualization Technology, Data Logging, Scripting, Load Balancing, System Availability, Delivery Pipeline, HybridCloud, Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Cloudformation, Amazon Relational Database Service, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, SolarWinds (Software), Functional Programming, Cloud Optimization, Cloudwatch, Terraform, Splunk, Jenkins - **Published:** June 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=f233714456dea5d4 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Virtualization?, This is an early-to-mid career role suited for engineers with foundational cloud experience and strong infrastructure fundamentals looking to grow in a federal, regulated environment. * As a requirement of this position, all candidates must be a U.S. Citizen. In accordance with 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(2)(C), we will not consider candidates for this position who do not meet the aforementioned conditions. * Must be able to pass federal background investigation and obtain a Public Trust * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). * 2-5 years of IT infrastructure experience with at least 1-3 years supporting AWS environments. * Experience with AWS core services (EC2, VPC, IAM, S3, CloudWatch). * Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, load balancing). * Experience with Linux system administration in cloud or virtualized environments. * Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation) and/or configuration management tools (Ansible). * Experience or familiarity with scripting languages (Python, Bash, or PowerShell). * Exposure to monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Splunk, SolarWinds). * Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a team-oriented environment. * Must be able to present acceptable identification for customer badging and site access, such as a REAL ID compliant driver license, U.S. Passport, or other approved document from the GSA Required Identification List. ## Description As the Cloud Engineer you will support the deployment, operations, and maintenance of AWS-based infrastructure for mission-critical systems supporting the Western Area Power Administration (WAPA). You will focus on maintaining secure, reliable, and scalable cloud environments while supporting hybrid cloud integration, automation, and modernization initiatives. * Deploy, configure, and support AWS services including EC2, VPC, IAM, S3, RDS, Lambda, and CloudWatch to maintain system availability and performance. * Administer and support Linux-based systems in AWS environments, including patching, configuration, and performance tuning. * Support Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and configuration management using tools such as Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, and Ansible. * Support cloud networking configurations including VPC design, DNS, load balancing, VPN connectivity, and integration with on-premises environments. * Utilize AWS CloudWatch and enterprise tools (e.g., Splunk, SolarWinds) to monitor system health, troubleshoot issues, and support incident response activities. * Implement and support security controls aligned with NIST 800-53, FISMA, and FedRAMP requirements, including IAM management, logging, and encryption. * Support backup, recovery, and disaster recovery (DR) strategies including snapshot management, replication, and failover testing. * Assist with cloud optimization activities including resource right-sizing, utilization analysis, and use of AWS tools such as Cost Explorer and Savings Plans. * Support cloud deployments and automation pipelines using tools such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar CI/CD platforms. * Maintain operational documentation, runbooks, and architecture diagrams; collaborate effectively across infrastructure, cybersecurity, and development teams. * Participate in an on-call rotation supporting cloud infrastructure operations and incident response. ## Related Videos - [30 powerful AWS hacks in just 30 minutes: Boost your developer productivity](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1624-30-powerful-aws-hacks-in-just-30-minutes-boost-your-developer-productivity) - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [Our journey with Spring Boot in a microservice architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/511-our-journey-with-spring-boot-in-a-microservice-architecture) - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [Turning Container security up to 11 with Capabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/718-turning-container-security-up-to-11-with-capabilities) - [Bringing AI Model Testing and Prompt Management to Your Codebase with GitHub Models](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1536-bringing-ai-model-testing-and-prompt-management-to-your-codebase-with-github-models) ## Related Articles - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers)