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Associate Operations Engineer Jobs in Kansas City, KS

Cloud Engineer

Kansas City, MO · Hybrid

$130K - $140K/yr

This role is hybrid (Mon through Thu on-site / Fri remote) at the UMB Technology & Operations ... UMB offers competitive and varied benefits to eligible associates, such as Paid Time Off; a 401(k) ...

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How much do associate operations engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for associate operations engineer in Kansas City, KS is $25.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.16 and $29.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an associate operations engineer?

Associate Operations Engineers are entry-level professionals who support the management, maintenance, and optimization of an organization's IT infrastructure and operational systems. They assist in monitoring system performance, troubleshooting technical issues, implementing operational processes, and ensuring high system availability. These engineers often work under the guidance of senior operations staff and may collaborate with other IT teams to support daily business operations. Their role is crucial in maintaining the smooth functioning of technology services within an organization.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an associate operations engineer?

To thrive as an Associate Operations Engineer, you need a solid background in systems administration, troubleshooting, and IT fundamentals, often supported by a relevant degree or certifications like CompTIA A+ or Network+. Familiarity with monitoring tools, ticketing systems, cloud platforms, and scripting languages such as Python or Bash is commonly required. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication are important soft skills in this role. These skills and qualities are essential for ensuring system reliability, efficient incident response, and seamless collaboration within IT operations teams.

What are some common challenges faced by associate operations engineers during their first year on the job?

Associate Operations Engineers often encounter challenges like adapting to complex IT systems, managing incident response under tight deadlines, and learning to prioritize tasks effectively. Navigating various tools and collaborating with cross-functional teams can also feel overwhelming initially. However, most organizations provide structured onboarding, mentorship, and training to help new hires build confidence and technical proficiency. Developing strong communication skills and proactively seeking feedback can ease the transition and set the foundation for career growth.

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Infographic showing various Associate Operations Engineer job openings in Kansas City, KS as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $52,643 per year, or $25.3 per hour.

Cloud Engineer

UMB Financial

Kansas City, MO • Hybrid

$130K - $140K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 7 days ago


Job description

UMB's Enterprise Cloud Architect team was recently formed to streamline and accelerate adoption of the Cloud. The team provides self-service means to empower other teams to deploy cloud-native platforms while ensuring security, governance, architectural best-practice, cost containment, and control. The team works to provide architecture, tools, services, knowledge, support, organization structure, and operating model arranged as a compelling product.

As a Cloud Engineer, you will be heavily participating in defining the organization's cloud platform strategy, designing enterprise cloud solutions, and enabling cloud adoption across the business. This involves combining architecture vision with hands-on cloud engineering to align technical decisions with business objectives and regulatory requirements. This is a subset of the overall responsibilities which will include multiple initiatives as assigned by IT leadership.

This role is hybrid (Mon through Thu on-site / Fri remote) at the UMB Technology & Operations Center located in downtown Kansas City, MO.

How you will spend your time:

  • Participate in defining enterprise cloud strategy (AWS), reference architectures, and design patterns.
  • Involved in hands-on building of AWS environments.
  • Design and implement CI/CD pipelines (Terraform)
  • Adhere to governance frameworks, technology standards, and architectural principles.
  • Communicate architectural vision to executive, technical, and business audiences

We are excited to talk if you have:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
  • At least 5 years of experience in designing and implementing cloud architecture (AWS) for enterprise environments.
  • Following technical skills:
    • Infrastructure-as-code (Terraform)
    • AWS Cloud platform
    • AWS Cloud security, identity, and compliance (i.e. IAM, VPC, etc.)
    • AWS Network fundamentals (i.e. VPC design, routing, NLB, ALB, API_GW, etc.)
    • Containerization (i.e. Docker)
  • Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for diverse audiences.
  • Strategic thinker mindset balancing delivery with long-term vision.
  • Proficiency in Agile/Scrum.

Bonus Points if you have:

  • AWS Solutions Architect Professional Certification, AWS DevOps Engineer Professional Certification, or any additional cloud certifications
  • Banking/financial services industry experience
  • Development experience especially with .NET
  • AWS Enterprise Support or Well-Architected Review experience
  • Event-driven architecture (i.e. Kafka, Kinesis)
  • Microservices and API design
  • Kubernetes advanced management
  • IDE experience

Applicants must have legal authority to work in the United States. Work Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Targeted compensation for this opening: The posted salary range reflects the broadest standard range for this role, including all locations. The anticipated compensation for this specific position is $130,000 - 140,000. This role is also eligible for annual incentive pay.

This position was posted on 09/03/2026. The application deadline for this position is 45 days from the posting date unless filled earlier.

Compensation Range:

$117,900 - $173,393

The posted compensation range on this listing represents UMB's good faith and reasonable estimate based on its budget and what it expects to be the starting pay for this role, but the actual compensation may vary by geographic location, experience level, and other job-related factors. Please see the description of benefits included with this job posting for additional information.

UMB offers competitive and varied benefits to eligible associates, such as Paid Time Off; a 401(k) matching program; annual incentive pay; paid holidays; a comprehensive company sponsored benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, and other insurance coverage; health savings, flexible spending, and dependent care accounts; adoption assistance; an employee assistance program; fitness reimbursement; tuition reimbursement; an associate wellbeing program; an associate emergency fund; and various associate banking benefits. Benefit offerings and eligibility requirements vary.

Are you ready to be part of something more?
You're more than a means to an end-a way to help us meet the bottom line. UMB isn't comprised of workers, but of people who care about their work, one another, and their community. Expect more than the status quo. At UMB, you can expect more heart. You'll be valued for exactly who you are and encouraged to support causes you care about. Expect more trust. We want you to do the right thing, no matter what. And, expect more opportunities. UMBers are known for having multiple careers here and having their voices heard.


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