If you enjoy working hands-on with AWS, automation, and high-impact infrastructure projects, this is a chance to step into a role where your work directly shapes cloud strategy and performance.
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Onsite in NY
105-140K plus benefits
AWS, System Engineer, Windows, Active Directory, Scripting, Automation, Python/Powershell, cloud architecture
We’re looking for a Cloud Systems Engineer who thrives in a fast-moving environment and wants to go beyond support—someone who can optimize, automate, and continuously improve cloud systems that power real business outcomes.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Architect and support scalable, secure AWS environments
- Drive automation using Infrastructure as Code and scripting
- Partner with DevOps and IT teams to improve deployment and operations
- Optimize performance, reliability, and cost across cloud systems
- Troubleshoot complex issues and implement long-term solutions
- Contribute to cloud architecture, standards, and best practices
What You Bring
- 3+ years in cloud, systems engineering, or infrastructure roles
- Strong AWS experience (EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, IAM, etc.)
- Solid foundation in Windows systems and Active Directory
- Scripting/automation skills (PowerShell, Python, or similar)
- Understanding of networking, security, and cloud architecture
- Ability to communicate and collaborate across teams
Nice To Have
- Experience with containers (Docker, Kubernetes, ECS/EKS)
- Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps environments
- AWS Certification (or working toward one)
Company Description
Top Prospect Group founders and management team offer more than 25 years
of experience in Information Technology and Creative Staffing. Our fundamental goal is to build successful relationships resulting in accurate job and prospect representations. Top Prospect Group meets with those we work with face-to-face to garner a better understanding of candidate or client requirements. By leveraging our experience and market insight, we are then able to provide a more consistent recruitment process.