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Apex Systems

Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Plano, TX · On-site

$53.50 - $71.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • 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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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 ...

RuneTech

Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$122K - $160K/yr

  • Medical

  • 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 ...

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

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

OpenDataJobs

Cloud Infrastructure Engineer Role

Washington, DC · On-site

$121K - $159K/yr

The work Cloud Infrastructure Engineers build and operate the shared technical foundation on which applications run. Their scope includes networking, compute, storage, identity, secrets, connectivity ...

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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How much do independent contractor cloud infrastructure engineer jobs pay per year?

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

Bright Mind Solutions LLC

Las Vegas, NV • On-site

$53.25 - $71.25/hr

Contractor

Re-posted 21 days ago

Job description

Cloud Infra Engineer

Location: Onsite in Las Vegas, NV

Long-term open-ended contract

Top Skills: AWS, GCP, and Azure, Terraform, Kubernetes (EKS, GKE, AKS), Elasticsearch, Lambda, Cloud Networking (Transit Gateway, Direct Connect), Istio, and Karpenter. (These are all must-have skills.)

Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to design, deploy, and maintain robust cloud environments across AWS, GCP, and Azure. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in Terraform, Kubernetes (EKS, GKE, AKS), and cloud networking, with a proven ability to lead cloud migration initiatives, optimize infrastructure performance, and troubleshoot complex cloud-native environments.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead migration from AWS CloudFormation to Terraform, implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to manage lifecycles.
  • Utilize Terraform and Ansible to deploy, configure, and maintain cloud environments across AWS, GCP, and Azure.
  • Manage Kubernetes clusters on EKS, GKE, and AKS, ensuring high availability, security, and scalability.
  • Implement and troubleshoot monitoring solutions using Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch, and ELK Stack.
  • Optimize application performance by managing cloud-native services, including Elasticsearch, PostgreSQL, Oracle, and MS-SQL.
  • Design and implement cloud networking solutions, including VPC, Subnets, Routing, Security Groups, Transit Gateway, and Direct Connect, ensuring compliance with security best practices.
  • Leverage Karpenter to optimize Kubernetes scaling, improving cost-efficiency and resource utilization.

Qualifications:

  • Proven experience migrating from AWS CloudFormation to Terraform.
  • Expertise in deploying and managing cloud environments on AWS, GCP, and Azure.
  • Hands-on experience with Terraform, Ansible, and Kubernetes (EKS, GKE, AKS).
  • Strong knowledge of AWS services (EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, EBS, ECS, MSK).
  • Experience with cloud networking, including VPC, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, and hybrid cloud connectivity.
  • Proficiency in monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, and SolarWinds.
  • Experience with Karpenter for Kubernetes workload optimization and autoscaling.
  • 7+ years in cloud infrastructure engineering, including databases like PostgreSQL, Oracle, and MS-SQL.

Strong troubleshooting skills for Kubernetes, networking, and cloud-native services

If you are interested or have any references please share resume at mukul@brightmindsol.com.