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Kasmo Global

Cloud Engineer 3

Chicago, IL · On-site

$57.50 - $76.75/hr

Chicago, IL, Peoria, IL or Dallas, TX - Onsite; 5 days in office Duration: 12 months Job Duties As a CloudOps Engineer, will be responsible for ensuring stable operations of the AWS Cloud Operations ...

NetDocuments

Staff FinOps Engineer

Lehi, UT · On-site

Coach Engineering and CloudOps teams on cost accountability and sustainable financial operations under a "You Build It, You Run It" model. * Automate repeatable governance and reporting workflows ...

NetDocuments

Staff FinOps Engineer

Lehi, UT · On-site

Coach Engineering and CloudOps teams on cost accountability and sustainable financial operations under a "You Build It, You Run It" model. * Automate repeatable governance and reporting workflows ...

KBR

Junior Cloud DevOps Engineer

Sioux Falls, SD · On-site +1

$52.50 - $72/hr

Valid AWS Certified CloudOps Engineer - Associate certificate Preferred Skills/Experience * Professional or Specialty certifications in AWS (e.g., AWS Certified Security - Specialty, AWS Certified ...

KBR, Inc.

Junior Cloud DevOps Engineer

Sioux Falls, SD · On-site +1

$52.50 - $72/hr

Valid AWS Certified CloudOps Engineer - Associate certificate Preferred Skills/Experience * Professional or Specialty certifications in AWS (e.g., AWS Certified Security - Specialty, AWS Certified ...

Swish Data

Cloud Engineer

Kearneysville, WV · Remote

$145K - $165K/yr

Certified AWS Solutions Architect, AWS CloudOps Engineer, AWS Certified Data Engineer, Administrator, or AWS Security * Active DoD Secret clearance * DoD 8570 Level II Certification (I.E. Security ...

Swish Data

Senior Cloud Engineer

Kearneysville, WV · Remote

$165K - $200K/yr

Certified AWS Solutions Architect, AWS CloudOps Engineer, AWS Certified Data Engineer, Administrator, or AWS Security * Active DoD Secret clearance * DoD 8570 Level II Certification (I.E. Security ...

Mindex

Cloud Engineer - Remote

Rochester, NY · Remote

$7.0K - $120K/yr

AWS Certified CloudOps Engineer - Associate or equivalent certification is highly desired. Physical Requirements * Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer * Occasional lifting ...

Steampunk

AWS Cloud Engineer

Mclean, VA

$100K - $175K/yr

AWS Certified CloudOps Engineer - Associate Preferred: * Located in the Washington, DC metro area and willing to come to the Bethesda, MD site at least once a month * Excellent written and verbal ...

Steampunk

AWS Cloud Engineer

Mclean, VA · On-site

$100K - $175K/yr

AWS Certified CloudOps Engineer - Associate Preferred: * Located in the Washington, DC metro area and willing to come to the Bethesda, MD site at least once a month * Excellent written and verbal ...

Cognizant Technology Solutions

Cloud Engineer

Blue Ash, OH · On-site

$51.25 - $68.50/hr

AWS CloudOps Engineer or AWS DevOps Engineer certification (Professional level preferred). * CompTIA Security+ certification or ability to obtain within six months of hire. * Strong written and ...

Swish Data

Senior Cloud Engineer

Alexandria, VA · Remote

$165K - $200K/yr

Certified AWS Solutions Architect, AWS CloudOps Engineer, AWS Certified Data Engineer, Administrator, or AWS Security * Active DoD Secret clearance * DoD 8570 Level II Certification (I.E. Security ...

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How much do cloudops engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for cloudops engineer in the United States is $115,864.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $83,000.00 and $151,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a CloudOps engineer do?

A CloudOps engineer is responsible for managing and maintaining cloud infrastructure, ensuring system reliability, security, and performance. They often work with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, using tools such as automation scripts and monitoring systems to optimize cloud operations and support deployment processes.

Are cloud engineers still in demand?

Cloud engineers are currently in high demand due to the ongoing shift to cloud computing, with organizations seeking professionals skilled in platforms like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. The role often requires knowledge of automation, scripting, and security, and job growth is expected to continue as cloud adoption expands across industries.

What is the difference between Cloudops Engineer vs DevOps Engineer?

AspectCloudops EngineerDevOps Engineer
CredentialsCloud certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP), Linux, scriptingDevOps tools, CI/CD, scripting, cloud knowledge
Work EnvironmentCloud platforms, infrastructure management, cloud servicesDevelopment pipelines, automation, collaboration between development and operations
Industry UsageCloud service providers, SaaS companies, enterprises adopting cloudSoftware development companies, tech startups, organizations implementing CI/CD

While both roles focus on infrastructure and automation, Cloudops Engineers primarily manage cloud environments and services, whereas DevOps Engineers focus on integrating development and operations through automation and continuous delivery. The roles often overlap but differ in their core focus areas and tools used.

What engineers make $500,000?

Senior CloudOps Engineers with extensive experience, advanced certifications, and expertise in cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud can reach or exceed $500,000 annually, especially in high-demand markets. Achieving this level often requires specialized skills, leadership roles, and a strong track record of managing large-scale infrastructure and automation tools.

What engineers make $300,000 a year?

Senior cloud operations engineers, cloud architects, and site reliability engineers with extensive experience, specialized skills, and certifications such as AWS or Azure can earn $300,000 or more annually. These roles often require advanced knowledge of cloud infrastructure, automation tools, and a strong understanding of security and scalability in large-scale environments.
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Infographic showing various Cloudops Engineer job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, and 17% Contract. Highlights an 75% In-person, 8% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $115,864 per year, or $55.7 per hour.
CloudOps Manager - AWS

CloudOps Manager - AWS

American Chemical Society

Washington, DC

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

Job Profile
The CloudOps Manager will lead the operational cloud management, and will be responsible for governance, reliability, security, and cost optimization of the enterprise AWS cloud environment. Job functions will include establishing scalable cloud operational practices, driving infrastructure automation, enabling DevOps and CI/CD adoption, strengthening operational governance, and ensuring platform stability across all environments. This role requires individual to lead triage and resolution for production incidents that involve AWS cloud instances.
The role serves as the operational backbone of the cloud organization, partnering closely with Cloud Architecture, Cloud Engineering, Security, DevOps, FinOps, SRE, and application delivery teams to ensure AWS environments are secure, resilient, cost-optimized, and operationally mature.
The ideal candidate combines strong hands-on AWS operational expertise with leadership capabilities, governance discipline, automation mindset, and enterprise-scale operational experience.
CloudOps Manager - AWS
Key Responsibilities
Cloud Operations & Infrastructure Management
  • Lead day-to-day AWS cloud operations across multi-account enterprise environments.
  • Manage cloud infrastructure stability, availability, scalability, and operational health.
  • Oversee provisioning, monitoring, maintenance, and operational support for AWS workloads.
  • Establish standardized operational procedures for development, staging, and production environments.
  • Ensure high availability, disaster recovery readiness, backup strategies, and operational resilience.

Cloud Governance & Operational Standards
  • Implement and enforce enterprise cloud governance policies and operational standards.
  • Partner with Cloud Architecture teams to operationalize enterprise cloud frameworks and best practices.
  • Ensure adherence to security, compliance, access management, and infrastructure policies.
  • Drive operational discipline across cloud environments through standardized processes and automation.

Monitoring, Reliability & Incident Management
  • Implement application and infrastructure monitoring, logging, alerting, and operational observability practices.
  • Oversee incident management, root cause analysis, problem management, and operational remediation.
  • Drive operational SLAs, uptime targets, and platform reliability initiatives.
  • Lead major incident response coordination across infrastructure and application teams.

Cost Optimization & FinOps Partnership
  • Partner with FinOps leadership to optimize AWS cloud consumption and reduce operational waste.
  • Ensure application AWS budgets are not exceeded and management rigorously
  • Monitor utilization trends, identify optimization opportunities, and drive remediation initiatives.
  • Implement tagging standards, operational reporting, and cost accountability practices.
  • Support sustainable cloud growth while maintaining operational efficiency.

Security & Access Management
  • Ensure strong operational controls for AWS IAM, role-based access, and environment segregation.
  • Support implementation of least-privilege access models and production access restrictions.
  • Partner with Security and Compliance teams on audits, vulnerability remediation, and operational risk management.

Leadership & Team Management
  • Build and lead a high-performing CloudOps organization.
  • Mentor cloud engineers and operational staff on AWS best practices and operational excellence.
  • Drive collaboration across Cloud Engineering, Architecture, DevOps, Security, and Application teams.
  • Act as a key operational leader during modernization and cloud transformation initiatives.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
  • 8+ years of IT infrastructure and cloud operations experience.
  • 5+ years managing AWS cloud environments at enterprise scale.
  • Strong hands-on experience with:
    • AWS core services (EC2, VPC, IAM, RDS, S3, EKS, Lambda, CloudWatch, Route53, etc.)
    • Terraform / Infrastructure as Code
    • CI/CD platforms and DevOps automation
    • Monitoring and observability platforms
    • AWS Organizations and multi-account strategies
  • Experience implementing cloud governance and operational frameworks.
  • Strong understanding of cloud security, IAM, networking, and operational best practices.
  • Experience managing production support and incident management processes.
  • Strong communication and executive stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications
  • AWS Professional Certifications (Solutions Architect Professional, DevOps Engineer Professional, Security Specialty, etc.)
  • Experience with FinOps and cloud cost optimization initiatives.
  • Experience operating enterprise-scale multi-account AWS organizations.
  • Experience supporting AI/ML or high-scale data platforms in AWS.
  • Familiarity with Kubernetes/EKS and containerized workloads.
  • Experience in regulated or enterprise environments with strong governance requirements.

Success Metrics for the Role
  • Improved operational stability and cloud platform uptime.
  • Reduction in manual operational activities through automation.
  • Increased CI/CD adoption and deployment standardization.
  • Improved cloud governance and security compliance posture.
  • Measurable AWS cost optimization and operational efficiency gains.
  • Faster incident resolution and improved operational response maturity.
  • Standardized operational model across enterprise AWS environments.

This role can be based in our Washington, DC or Columbus, OH office. A reasonable rate of compensation for this position is:
For DC- $170,000-$190,000
For OH: $150,000-$170,000
ACS employees work a hybrid schedule, consisting of working onsite two days per work week, as decided by functional area. The balance of the week is open to working remotely, though employees are always welcome onsite each day if they choose.
ACS currently provides the following benefits for this position: paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, paid holidays, health insurance, flexible spending account or health care savings account, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, retirement benefits, short- and long-term disability, and 4-week work from anywhere; each benefit is subject to the terms of the applicable program. Additional benefits may apply based on skills, experience, and location.
Any actual offer of employment, reflecting the total compensation package and benefits, will be made in the sole discretion of ACS. ACS reserves the right to amend or modify its employment benefits and compensation structure at any time.
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