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KTek Resourcing

Cloud Engineer

Hybrid

Atlanta, United states

Senior

Freelance

01-12-2025

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Skills

Communication Python Bash PowerShell Network Security Firewalls Encryption GitLab CI/CD DevOps Monitoring Configuration Management Jenkins Ansible Agile methodologies Problem-solving Networking Architecture AWS Agile AWS Cloud GCP CI/CD Pipelines Gitlab CI Terraform Prometheus Grafana Infrastructure as Code

Job Specifications

Job Title: AWS Cloud Engineer

Location: - Atlanta, Georgia (Hybrid 3 days office)

Duration –6+ Months

Visa : USC/GC/GC EAD

Job Description:

Note: Need local 10+ years experienced candidates & Only USC/GC/GC EAD will work

Key responsibilities

• Infrastructure Management - Design, implement, and maintain highly available and scalable AWS infrastructure using services such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, and VPC.

• Automation and Orchestration- Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, AWS CodePipeline, and CloudFormation/Terraform for infrastructure as code.

• Monitoring and Logging - Set up and manage monitoring, logging, and alerting systems using AWS CloudWatch, ELK Stack, Prometheus, Grafana, or similar tools to ensure system reliability and performance.

• Security and Compliance - Implement best practices for security and compliance, including identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and network security to protect data and applications.

• Performance Optimization - Continuously monitor and optimize system performance, capacity, and cost, making recommendations for improvements and scaling as needed.

• Collaboration - Work closely with development, operations, and other teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery of software applications and infrastructure.

• Documentation - Maintain detailed documentation of system architecture, processes, and procedures to ensure knowledge transfer and compliance.

Skills -

• Proficiency in Terraform scripting.

• Experience with multi-cloud environments, particularly AWS and Google Cloud.

• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.

• Strong understanding of networking concepts including VPC, VPN, DNS, load balancing, and firewalls.

• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, AWS CodePipeline, or similar.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

• Knowledge of configuration management tools such as Ansible, Chef, or Puppet.

• Familiarity with agile methodologies and DevOps best practices.

Certifications – AWS/GCP Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional, AWS/GCP Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, or equivalent certifications are highly desirable.

About the Company

Ktek Resourcing is a global staffing and recruitment firm specializing in IT, engineering, and professional services. We combine data, AI, and human insight to deliver smarter, faster hiring solutions. Whether you're filling a single role or scaling an entire team, we bring over two decades of recruiting expertise to every engagement. Ktek is proudly headquartered in Houston, TX. Our reach spans North America, South America, Asia, and EMEA, connecting businesses with top-tier talent. We are committed to creating equitable... Know more