Robert Half Hiring for AWS Cloud Engineer at Albuquerque, New Mexico Full Time

Description

We are searching for an AWS Cloud Engineer to join our team located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The AWS Cloud Engineer will play a pivotal role in designing and implementing AWS infrastructure, managing AWS security protocols, and ensuring compliance with federal and industry standards.

Responsibilities:

• Architect, deploy, and maintain scalable AWS environments using Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform)

• Configure and manage AWS security groups, IAM roles/policies, and enforce best practices in cloud security

• Implement and monitor controls for NIST 800-171 and other relevant security frameworks compliance

• Develop automation scripts using Terraform, Python to enhance cloud operations, improve security monitoring, and optimize deployment pipelines

• Use AWS monitoring tools (CloudWatch, AWS Config, etc.) to track performance, cost, and compliance issues and propose changes to improve efficiency and reduce costs

• Administer AWS account billing structures, ensuring accurate allocation of costs to appropriate accounts, projects, or departments and monitor billing reports

• Collaborate with DevOps, development teams, and security teams to design secure and scalable cloud-based solutions and guide teams on best practices in AWS security and governance

Other duties as needed

Requirements

For consideration please apply,

• Minimum of 3 years of detail oriented experience in a related field

• Proficient in Amazon Web Services (AWS) and cloud management

• Experience with Terraform is essential

• Familiarity with AWS Security Hub is required

• Knowledge of NIST standards is expected

• Must be adept in at least one scripting language

• Experience in DevOps is a must.

Must be located in New Mexico or willing to relocate to New Mexico.

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