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66degrees

Cloud Engineer, Contract

$57 - $76.25/hr

Overview of Role The Cloud Engineer will take on the challenge of building, and maintaining complex ... Remote Region: US, preferably CDT ***Immediate Joiners Only*** Responsibilities * Lead ...

Vervint

Cloud Engineer (Contract)

$57 - $76.25/hr

Cloud Engineer | Remote | 4-month contract Vervint is looking for a Cloud Engineer for our backend platform team. This is a hands-on, contract engineering role: you'll build and extend the cloud ...

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System One

Cloud Engineer

Reston, VA · Remote

$50/hr

Cloud Engineer 100% remote US Citizenship is required per government contract Must be able to obtain Public Trust clearance (6-8 week process) $50/hr W2 The Cloud Engineer is responsible for ...

System One

Cloud Engineer

Reston, VA · Remote

$50/hr

Cloud Engineer 100% remote US Citizenship is required per government contract $50/hr W2 The Cloud Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud-based infrastructure and ...

System One

Cloud Engineer

Reston, VA · Remote

$50/hr

Cloud Engineer 100% remote US Citizenship is required per government contract $50/hr W2 The Cloud Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud-based infrastructure and ...

System One

Cloud Engineer

Reston, VA · Remote

$50/hr

Cloud Engineer 100% remote US Citizenship is required per government contract $50/hr W2 The Cloud Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud-based infrastructure and ...

System One

Cloud Engineer

Reston, VA · Remote

$50/hr

Cloud Engineer 100% remote US Citizenship is required per government contract Must be able to obtain Public Trust clearance (6-8 week process) $50/hr W2 The Cloud Engineer is responsible for ...

System One

Cloud Engineer

Reston, VA · Remote

$50/hr

Cloud Engineer 100% remote US Citizenship is required per government contract Must be able to obtain Public Trust clearance (6-8 week process) $50/hr W2 The Cloud Engineer is responsible for ...

System One

Cloud Engineer

Reston, VA · Remote

$50/hr

Cloud Engineer 100% remote US Citizenship is required per government contract $50/hr W2 The Cloud Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud-based infrastructure and ...

Astrix Inc

AWS Cloud Engineer (Remote)

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

$40 - $45/hr

AWS Cloud Engineer - Python (Contract) Location: Remote (U.S.) Duration: 12-Month Contract (High Potential for Extension) Schedule: Full-Time (40 hours/week) | Must be available during Pacific Time ...

System One

Cloud Engineer

Reston, VA · Remote

$50/hr

Cloud Engineer 100% remote US Citizenship is required per government contract Must be able to obtain Public Trust clearance (6-8 week process) $50/hr W2 The Cloud Engineer is responsible for ...

System One

Cloud Engineer

Reston, VA · Remote

$50/hr

Cloud Engineer 100% remote US Citizenship is required per government contract $50/hr W2 The Cloud Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud-based infrastructure and ...

66degrees

Cloud Engineer, Contract

$57 - $76.25/hr

Overview of Role The Cloud Engineer will take on the challenge of building, and maintaining complex ... Remote Region: US, preferably CDT ***Immediate Joiners Only*** Responsibilities * Lead ...

System One

Cloud Engineer

Reston, VA · Remote

$50/hr

Cloud Engineer 100% remote US Citizenship is required per government contract $50/hr W2 The Cloud Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud-based infrastructure and ...

Inficare Technologies

AWS Cloud Engineer

$57 - $76.25/hr

Remote (EST/CST) Job Type: Contract Experience: 3+ years Job Overview Our client is seeking a skilled AWS Cloud Engineer to contribute to the development of a next-generation cloud platform. This ...

Merci Technologies - Talent

AWS Cloud Engineer

Atlanta, GA · Remote

$53.50 - $71.75/hr

Permanent or Contract | Location: Remote About the Role: Merci Technologies is seeking an AWS Cloud Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure for an enterprise client. In ...

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How much do contract remote cloud engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 24, 2026, the average hourly pay for contract remote cloud engineer in the United States is $62.89, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $53.61 and $71.63 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contract Remote Cloud Engineer vs Contract Remote Cloud Developer?

AspectContract Remote Cloud EngineerContract Remote Cloud Developer
Primary RoleDesigns, implements, and manages cloud infrastructure and solutionsDevelops cloud-based applications and software solutions
Required SkillsCloud platforms, infrastructure as code, networking, securityProgramming, APIs, cloud SDKs, application deployment
CertificationsAWS, Azure, GCP certifications often preferredRelevant programming and cloud platform certifications
Work EnvironmentCollaborates with DevOps, sysadmins, and infrastructure teamsWorks closely with front-end/back-end developers and product teams

While both roles work in cloud environments, Contract Remote Cloud Engineers focus on infrastructure, deployment, and management, whereas Contract Remote Cloud Developers primarily develop cloud applications. Both roles require cloud platform knowledge and certifications, but their daily tasks and skill sets differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Contract Remote Cloud Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $130,802 per year, or $62.9 per hour.

Cloud Engineer, Contract

66degrees

Remote

$57 - $76.25/hr

Full-time

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

Overview of Role

The Cloud Engineer will take on the challenge of building, and maintaining complex infrastructure and data systems on the Google Cloud Platform (GCP) for 66degrees' global clients. You will be instrumental in optimizing performance, scalability, and security of these critical cloud environments, ensuring our clients receive the best service possible.

Employment Type: Contract

Duration of the Project: 4 Weeks

Work Mode: Remote

Region: US, preferably CDT

***Immediate Joiners Only***

Responsibilities
  • Lead collaborations with architects and teams to design highly scalable and resilient infrastructure solutions on GCP.
  • Drive the implementation of advanced Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles using tools like Terraform or Google Cloud Deployment Manager to automate intricate infrastructure provisioning and management.
  • Spearhead the integration of DevOps methodologies, guiding developers to establish sophisticated CI/CD pipelines within the cloud ecosystem.
  • Assume a leadership role in implementing and enforcing stringent security measures and ensuring robust compliance with data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) in the GCP environment.
  • Architect and establish comprehensive monitoring, alerting, and logging solutions to guarantee the continuous health and availability of all infrastructure components.
  • Formulate and oversee comprehensive backup and disaster recovery strategies and procedures for mission-critical systems.
  • Proactively identify, analyze, and mitigate complex performance bottlenecks, continually optimizing infrastructure for maximum efficiency.
  • Take charge of diagnosing and swiftly resolving intricate infrastructure issues, providing expert guidance and support.
  • Drive comprehensive documentation of cloud architecture, configurations, and processes, ensuring a clear knowledge repository and promoting thorough system understanding.
  • Lead cross-functional collaboration with diverse teams, including data scientists, engineers, analysts, and software developers, ensuring alignment with requirements and delivering innovative solutions.
Qualifications
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience with cloud platforms, specifically GCP, showcasing expertise in designing, deploying, and managing cloud-based infrastructure.
  • Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, Deployment Manager, or similar platforms.
  • In-depth understanding of GCP services such as Compute Engine, Kubernetes Engine, Cloud Storage, Networking, and IAM, coupled with familiarity in container orchestration using Kubernetes.
  • Experience working with Ansible is must have.
  • Experienced in deploying and optimizing Google Cloud Data services such as BigQuery, Cloud SQL, Dataflow, Firestore, Cloud Bigtable, Dataproc, and Pub/Sub for efficient data storage, processing, and analytics within GCP environments.
  • Skilled in scripting languages like Python and Bash for automation and configuration management, and proficient in managing both Linux and Windows OS.
  • Strong grasp of security best practices, compliance frameworks (e.g., CIS, GDPR, HIPAA), and experience implementing them.
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration abilities, both independently and within teams.
  • Passion for technology and continuous learning.
  • GCP Professional Cloud Architect or Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer certification (preferred).
  • A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related or equivalent work experience required.

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