Job Title: Cloud Engineer
Location: Remote/Farmington Hills, Michigan
Duration: Long-term
Experience:12-15ย Years
Description
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We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Cloud Infrastructure & Systems Administrator with 3+ years of experience. This position is ideal for a candidate with a strong background in AWS cloud administration, Linux and Windows server management, automation, and enterprise infrastructure support. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and optimizing cloud and on-premises infrastructure while ensuring reliability, security, scalability, and operational excellence.
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Requirements
Essential Functions:
Description / Essential Functions:
โข Design, implement, and maintain AWS cloud infrastructure, including EC2, S3, RDS, and VPC services
โข Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize cloud and on-premises environments to ensure system reliability and performance
โข Manage Linux and Windows Server infrastructure, including installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, and maintenance
โข Deploy and maintain Windows desktop operating systems, including imaging, software deployment, configuration, and lifecycle management
โข Respond to incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence
โข Support enterprise problem management and operational processes to maintain service availability and stability
โข Implement security best practices across cloud and infrastructure environments, including access controls, system hardening, and vulnerability remediation
โข Automate system administration tasks and infrastructure deployments using tools such as Ansible, Puppet, Chef, GitHub Actions, Bash, or Python
โข Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable and secure infrastructure solutions
โข Manage networking configurations and connectivity, including troubleshooting network-related issues in cloud and hybrid environments
โข Assist with infrastructure projects, technology upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives
โข Monitor system health, performance metrics, and capacity utilization, proactively addressing potential issues
โข Document system configurations, operational procedures, and technical solutions
โข Participate in on-call support and incident response activities as requiredย
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Required Education & Experience:
โข Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
โข 3+ years of experience in Linux system administration
โข 3+ years of hands-on experience managing AWS environments, including EC2, S3, RDS, and VPC
โข 3+ years of experience managing Windows Server infrastructure, including installation,
configuration, patch management, and system maintenance
โข 3+ years of experience supporting Windows desktop environments, including imaging,
deployment, and lifecycle management
โข Strong understanding of networking fundamentals, TCP/IP, DNS, routing, firewalls, and security protocols
โข Experience with cloud security principles and infrastructure security best practices
โข Experience with automation and configuration management tools such as Ansible, Puppet, Chef, or GitHub Actions
โข Experience with scripting languages such as Bash and/or Python
โข Proven ability to troubleshoot hardware, software, operating system, and network-related issues in enterprise environments
โข Experience supporting incident management, problem management, and operational support activities
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Preferred Qualifications:
โข Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
โข Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and project management skills
โข Experience working within large enterprise or cloud-focused environments
โข AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, SysOps Administrator, or Cloud ย Practitioner) preferred
โข Experience supporting hybrid cloud and on-premises infrastructure environments ย ย
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Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
ยทContract
ยทRemote
ยทStandard business hours
ยทLimited travel expected