AWS Cloud Engineer

About the job 1. About Our Client: The organization operates in the cloud infrastructure and application management space, addressing the challenge of maintaining secure, efficient, and scalable AWS environments. It supports containerized workloads and web applications, ensuring reliable network connectivity for internal teams and external partners. The company serves diverse locations including Chicago, IL, Saint Louis, MO, and remote settings, emphasizing operational stability and cloud security. 2. About the Opportunity: The AWS Cloud Engineer role is focused on supporting and managing cloud infrastructure and application environments within AWS. This hands-on position contributes by maintaining and improving cloud systems, containerized services, and network security. The role directly impacts the organization's ability to deliver secure, high-performing cloud services and supports collaboration across engineering, data, and operations teams. 3. Responsibilities: Manage and support AWS infrastructure components such as EC2, VPCs, security groups, IAM, and load balancers Monitor system health, availability, performance, and costs Perform routine maintenance, upgrades, and incident response for cloud resources Deploy, operate, and maintain Docker-based services and applications Support Apache-based web services and related components Troubleshoot application, infrastructure, and connectivity issues across environments Configure and maintain VPN solutions including OpenVPN, WireGuard, or AWS Client VPN Enable secure access for employees, vendors, and systems Apply cloud security best practices and access controls Assist with automation of deployments, infrastructure tasks, and operational workflows Enhance reliability, documentation, and monitoring over time Follow established standards and identify areas for improvement 4. Requirements: 2 to 4 years of hands-on experience with AWS Experience with EC2, VPCs, IAM, and security groups Proficiency with Docker and containerized applications Experience with Linux-based systems Knowledge supporting web servers or services, preferably Apache Working understanding of VPN technologies and networking fundamentals Ability to troubleshoot infrastructure and application issues end-to-end 5. Pay Range and Compensation Package: Compensation is approximately $110,000, based on experience 6. Benefits & Perks: Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage HRA and FSA 401K retirement plan Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays Short and Long-Term Disability Income Term Life and AD&D Insurance Employee Assistance Program Equal Opportunity Statement: Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin. Note: RemoteHunter is not the Employer of Record (EOR) for this role. Our purpose in this opportunity is to connect exceptional candidates with leading employers. We help job seekers worldwide discover roles that match their goals and guide them to complete their full application directly through the hiring company's career page or ATS.