AWS Cloud Engineer

Location: Chicago, IL · Saint Louis, MO · Remote
Employment Type: Full-time
Compensation: ~$110,000 (based on experience)

Role Overview

We are seeking an AWS Cloud Engineer to support and operate our cloud infrastructure and application environments. This is a hands-on, individual contributor role focused on maintaining and improving AWS-based systems, containerized workloads, and secure network connectivity.

The ideal candidate is comfortable working directly in AWS, managing Docker-based services, supporting web and Apache-based applications, and maintaining VPN access for internal teams and external partners. This role is execution-focused and works closely with engineering, data, and operations teams.

Key Responsibilities

AWS & Infrastructure Operations

• Manage and support AWS infrastructure, including EC2, VPCs, security groups, IAM, and load balancers

• Monitor system health, availability, performance, and cost

• Perform routine maintenance, upgrades, and incident response for cloud resources

Container & Application Support

• Deploy, operate, and maintain Docker-based services and applications

• Support Apache-based web services and related application components

• Troubleshoot application, infrastructure, and connectivity issues across environments

Networking & Security

• Configure and maintain VPN solutions (e.g., OpenVPN, WireGuard, or AWS Client VPN)

• Support secure access for employees, vendors, and systems

• Apply basic cloud security with best practices and access controls

Automation & Operational Improvements

• Assist with basic automation of deployments, infrastructure tasks, and operational workflows

• Improve reliability, documentation, and monitoring over time

• Follow established standards and help identify areas for incremental improvement

Required Qualifications

• 2–4 years of hands-on experience working in AWS

• Practical experience with: 

  • EC2, VPCs, IAM, security groups

  • Docker and containerized applications

  • Linux-based systems

• Experience supporting web servers or services (Apache preferred)

• Working knowledge of VPN technologies and networking fundamentals

• Ability to troubleshoot infrastructure and application issues end-to-end

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with: 

  • Apache Nifi

  • AWS CloudWatch or similar monitoring tools

  • Infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar)

  • CI/CD pipelines

• Familiarity with cost-awareness and basic cloud optimization

• Exposure to data or analytics workloads in cloud environments

Benefits

• 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