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As of Jul 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract cloud infrastructure engineer in the United States is $127,066.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $107,500.00 and $141,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contract Cloud Infrastructure Engineer vs Cloud Systems Administrator?

AspectContract Cloud Infrastructure EngineerCloud Systems Administrator
CertificationsCloud certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP), networking, scriptingCloud certifications, networking, system administration
Work EnvironmentProject-based, contract roles, remote or on-siteFull-time, ongoing support, remote or on-site
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, cloud service providers, consulting firmsOrganizations using cloud infrastructure, IT departments
Search & Comparison IntentFocus on project-based cloud infrastructure setup and deploymentFocus on ongoing cloud system management and maintenance

The Contract Cloud Infrastructure Engineer typically works on short-term projects involving cloud setup, deployment, and migration, often in a contract capacity. In contrast, a Cloud Systems Administrator manages and maintains cloud environments on an ongoing basis. Both roles require similar certifications and work in cloud-centric environments, but their focus and employment type differ.

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Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

CEDENT

Remote

$40 - $60/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Cloud Infrastructure Engineer
Location: Remote (CST/PST Preferred)
 

About the Role

Our client is undergoing a platform migration to OpenStack and is looking for an experienced Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to help define the standards for the new environment. This role requires expertise in automation, infrastructure management, and Linux administration with a strong background in AWS, Ansible, and UCS hardware maintenance. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.

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Key Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and manage Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions using AWS, Ansible, Python, and shell scripting (Bash/Python).
  • Contribute to OpenStack migration efforts, ensuring a seamless transition.
  • Maintain and optimize UCS hardware, ensuring infrastructure reliability and performance.
  • Administer Linux-based systems, leveraging experience with certified Linux environments (RHCSA, RHCE preferred).
  • Develop and deploy automation scripts for infrastructure provisioning and configuration.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish best practices for the new OpenStack environment.

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Must-Have Skills

  • Automation & IaC Expertise– Strong experience with AWS, Ansible, Python, and shell scripting (Bash/Python) to build infrastructure automation solutions.
  • UCS Hardware Maintenance– Hands-on experience with Cisco UCS hardware, including troubleshooting and optimization.
  • Linux Administration– Prior experience working in Linux environments, preferably with RHCSA or RHCE certification.
  • OpenStack Experience– Proven experience working with OpenStack for cloud infrastructure.

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Nice-to-Have Skills

  • Prior experience with infrastructure migrations.
  • Strong problem-solving skills in cloud infrastructure management.
 

If you are an experienced IaaS Engineer looking for an opportunity to drive infrastructure transformation, we would love to hear from you.
Compensation 
Hourly Rate Range - $40-$60/ hr 
Benefits Offered:
[Health, Dental, Vision Insurance]
Deadline: Applications accepted until 10/30/2025 at 11:59 PM CST
We are an Equal Pay Employer. All employment decisions, including compensation, benefits, hiring, training, and promotions, are made based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to ensuring equal pay for equal work and regularly review our compensation practices to promote fairness, equity, and transparency across our organization.

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About Cedent

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CEDENT strives to attract and retain the best people and provide an environment where they can all develop professionally and build a rewarding career. As a result, we create an inclusive environment that is rich in diversity, acknowledges each individual's uniqueness and promotes respect, personal achievement and stewardship. Our clients are global and so is CEDENT. We build and maintain a global workforce that includes people from different backgrounds, with a vast range of skills and experience all united by a common culture and commitment to help our clients achieve high performance. Cultivating a diverse workforce and inclusive work environment makes business sense. Our peoples varied skills are the talent engine that powers CEDENT, enabling it in turn to deliver the innovative solutions that help our clients outperform competitors.

Industry

It services

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Plano, TX, US

Year founded

2008

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