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Independent Contractor Cloud Infrastructure Engineer Jobs

Apex Systems

Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Plano, TX · On-site

$53.50 - $71.50/hr

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  • Retirement

Job#: 3044188 Cloud Infrastructure Engineer Location: Plano, Texas (Onsite) Role Overview We are ... and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply.

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Bigbear.ai

Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Mclean, VA · Remote

$142K - $190K/yr

Overview BigBear.ai is hiring Cloud Infrastructure Engineers to build and maintain the underlying government cloud infrastructure that supports the program's polyglot database stack. Working ...

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RuneTech

Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$122K - $160K/yr

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  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We're not a traditional defense contractor. We're a small, fast-moving team that combines deep ... As a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer, you will be responsible for scaling and operating the cloud ...

Snowflake

Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Dublin, CA · On-site

$176K - $253K/yr

We are hiring a cloud infrastructure engineer for our Enterprise Cloud Engineering team. Our Enterprise Cloud Engineering team builds and operates the foundational identity, access, cloud ...

Apex Systems

Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Chandler, AZ · On-site

$65 - $70/hr

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  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Job#: 3039706 Cloud Infrastructure Engineer Location: Chandler, Arizona (Hybrid) Duration: 12 ... and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply.

CEDENT

Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

$40 - $60/hr

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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 ...

CYNET SYSTEMS

Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Lisle, IL · On-site

$57 - $62/hr

Strong experience as a Cloud / Infrastructure Engineer, primarily in Microsoft Azure. * Hands-on ... Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and collaborate across teams. * Familiarity ...

Alchemy

Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$126K - $166K/yr

Alchemy is a company that provides a blockchain developer platform, and they are seeking a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to design, deploy, and improve their infrastructure. The role involves ...

Braintrust

Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$118K - $155K/yr

The Cloud Infrastructure Engineer will build reliable, scalable infrastructure and support developers in deploying code efficiently across various cloud environments. Responsibilities : • Build and ...

Delta Defense

Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

West Bend, WI · On-site +1

$104K - $137K/yr

Cloud Infrastructure Engineer Are you looking for the ideal hands-on opportunity? Here, you'll have real ownership, not just tickets. In your role as a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer, you will design ...

Bigbear.ai

Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Mclean, VA · On-site

$142K/yr

Residency All applicants must currently reside in the United States Overview The Cloud Infrastructure Engineer builds and maintains the underlying government cloud infrastructure that supports the ...

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Braintrust

Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$122K - $160K/yr

They are seeking a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to build reliable, scalable infrastructure and support developers in deploying code efficiently. The role involves working with Terraform, Kubernetes ...

Qualys

Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$95K - $130K/yr

Highly skilled Sr. Cloud Infrastructure Engineer with expertise in Shell scripting, Linux system administration, Kickstart, Cobbler, VMware, and multi-cloud environments including AWS, Azure, and ...

Qualys

Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$105K - $143K/yr

Highly skilled Sr. Cloud Infrastructure Engineer with expertise in Shell scripting, Linux system administration, Kickstart, Cobbler, VMware, and multi-cloud environments including AWS, Azure, and ...

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As of Aug 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for independent contractor 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 Independent Contractor Cloud Infrastructure Engineer vs Cloud Systems Administrator?

AspectIndependent Contractor Cloud Infrastructure EngineerCloud Systems Administrator
CredentialsCertifications like AWS, Azure, GCP; relevant experienceSimilar certifications; focus on system management
Work EnvironmentFreelance, project-based, remote or on-siteFull-time, in-house or remote
Employer UsageHired by multiple clients for cloud infrastructure projectsEmployed by a single organization to manage cloud systems
Search IntentContracting, freelance cloud engineering rolesFull-time cloud system management roles

The Independent Contractor Cloud Infrastructure Engineer typically works on a project basis, providing specialized cloud infrastructure services to various clients. In contrast, a Cloud Systems Administrator is usually employed full-time by an organization to maintain and support cloud systems. Both roles require similar certifications and technical skills, but differ mainly in employment type and work setting.

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Infographic showing various Independent Contractor Cloud Infrastructure Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $127,066 per year, or $61.1 per hour.

Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Waste Connections

The Woodlands, TX • On-site

$51 - $68.25/hr

Full-time

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Job description

Cloud Infrastructure Engineer (AWS & Azure)
Location: The Woodlands, TX
Department: Information Technology / Infrastructure
Position Summary
The Cloud Infrastructure Engineer is responsible for building, supporting, and maintaining cloud infrastructure across Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure. This role focuses on hands-on delivery, automation, and operational support of cloud platforms, including identity and Single Sign-On (SSO) integrations. The engineer works under established architectural standards while collaborating with senior engineers, application teams, and security to ensure cloud environments are secure, reliable, and scalable.
Key Responsibilities
  • Deploy, configure, and maintain cloud infrastructure in AWS and Azure, including compute, storage, networking, and platform services
  • Implement and support Single Sign-On (SSO) integrations for cloud and SaaS applications using SAML 2.0, OAuth 2.0, and OpenID Connect (OIDC)
  • Integrate applications with Azure Entra ID (Azure AD) and AWS IAM following documented standards and best practices
  • Support identity and access management (IAM) tasks such as role assignments, RBAC, MFA, and conditional access policies
  • Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM/Bicep, or similar tools
  • Assist with hybrid connectivity (VPNs, ExpressRoute, Direct Connect) between on-premises and cloud environments
  • Build and maintain automation scripts and CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure provisioning and updates
  • Monitor cloud environments for availability, performance, security, and cost, escalating issues as needed
  • Participate in incident response, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis for infrastructure and authentication issues
  • Maintain documentation, runbooks, and configuration standards
  • Collaborate with senior engineers and architects on cloud improvements and migrations

Required Qualifications
  • 3-5 years of experience in infrastructure or cloud engineering roles
  • Hands-on experience with AWS and/or Azure in production environments
  • Practical experience supporting SSO and identity federation for applications
  • Working knowledge of authentication and authorization concepts (SAML, OAuth, OIDC, MFA)
  • Experience with Azure Entra ID (Azure AD) and AWS IAM fundamentals
  • Experience with automation and scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Azure CLI, AWS CLI)
  • Solid understanding of cloud networking and security basics
  • Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work within established standards

Preferred Qualifications
  • Associate-level cloud certifications (AWS Solutions Architect - Associate, Azure Administrator)
  • Experience integrating third-party SaaS applications with SSO
  • Exposure to containers or Kubernetes (AKS, EKS)
  • Experience supporting enterprise or hybrid environments

Why Join Us
  • Hands-on role working across AWS and Azure
  • Opportunity to grow into senior or lead cloud engineering roles
  • Exposure to enterprise-scale identity and SSO implementations
  • Competitive compensation and benefits
  • Hybrid work environment based in The Woodlands, TX

Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.

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