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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 $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 $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 Must be able to obtain Public Trust clearance (6-8 week process) $50/hr W2 The Cloud Engineer is responsible for ...

Changeis

Cloud Engineer - SME

$57 - $76.25/hr

Cloud Engineer - Subject Matter Expert Remote Changeis, Inc. is seeking a Cloud Engineer Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support enterprise IT shared services operations within a cabinet-level federal ...

SMART TECH SKILLS LLC

Cloud Engineer

Austin, TX · Remote

$57 - $76.25/hr

Competitive salary Location Remote (Candidates must reside locally within the State of Colorado) Experience Level Senior Level (5 or more years of experience) Role Overview The GCP Cloud Engineer ...

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System One

Cloud Engineer

Indianapolis, IN · Remote

$92 - $105/hr

Cloud Engineer Location: Indianapolis, IN Hybrid Onsite 3 days, fully remote if not local Employment Type: Contract, 6 months to start ( NO C2C W2 Only) Schedule: 40 hours/week Duration: Through ...

System One

Cloud Engineer

Indianapolis, IN · Remote

$92 - $105/hr

Cloud Engineer Location: Indianapolis, IN Hybrid Onsite 3 days, fully remote if not local Employment Type: Contract, 6 months to start ( NO C2C W2 Only) Schedule: 40 hours/week Duration: Through ...

System One

Cloud Engineer

Indianapolis, IN · Remote

$92 - $105/hr

Cloud Engineer Location: Indianapolis, IN Hybrid Onsite 3 days, fully remote if not local Employment Type: Contract, 6 months to start ( NO C2C W2 Only) Schedule: 40 hours/week Duration: Through ...

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 ...

System One

Cloud Engineer

Indianapolis, IN · Remote

$92 - $105/hr

Cloud Engineer Location: Indianapolis, IN Hybrid Onsite 3 days, fully remote if not local Employment Type: Contract, 6 months to start ( NO C2C W2 Only) Schedule: 40 hours/week Duration: Through ...

Beth Page tech

Cloud Engineer

Washington, DC · Remote

$57 - $76.25/hr

Remote Type : Fulltime Responsibilities: We are seeking a cloud engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will work 100% remotely and focus on cloud migration ...

The Rockridge Group

Cloud Engineer

Chicago, IL · Remote

$57.50 - $76.75/hr

Cloud Engineer Duration: 6 months Location: Remote, POST COVID Chicago, IL DETAILS: * Looking for a Terraform Guru. * Project based work in Microsoft Azure. Should be proficient in Azure , CI/CD ...

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How much do night shift remote cloud engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for night shift 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 are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Night Shift Remote Cloud Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Night Shift Remote Cloud Engineer, you need expertise in cloud platforms (such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud), infrastructure management, and a degree in computer science or related field. Familiarity with automation tools (like Terraform or Ansible), monitoring systems, and relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect) is typically required. Strong problem-solving skills, self-motivation, and effective remote communication are essential soft skills for this role. These skills and qualities ensure reliable cloud operations, rapid incident response, and seamless collaboration across distributed teams during off-hours.

What are Night Shift Remote Cloud Engineers?

Night Shift Remote Cloud Engineers are IT professionals who manage, monitor, and troubleshoot cloud-based systems and infrastructure during overnight hours, often from a remote location. Their responsibilities typically include ensuring system uptime, handling urgent technical issues, performing scheduled maintenance, and supporting users or clients outside of standard business hours. This role is important for organizations that require 24/7 cloud service reliability or operate across multiple time zones. Night shift engineers must be skilled in cloud platforms, such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, and comfortable working independently with minimal supervision. The remote aspect of the job allows engineers to work from home or any location with reliable internet access.

What is the difference between Night Shift Remote Cloud Engineer vs Cloud Systems Administrator?

AspectNight Shift Remote Cloud EngineerCloud Systems Administrator
CredentialsCloud certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP), relevant experienceSimilar cloud certifications, network, and system administration skills
Work EnvironmentRemote, night shift, cloud infrastructure focusOn-site or remote, day shift, broader system management
Industry UsageTech, finance, healthcare with cloud relianceIT departments across various industries managing cloud and on-premise systems

The Night Shift Remote Cloud Engineer primarily focuses on managing cloud infrastructure during night hours remotely, often handling deployment, monitoring, and troubleshooting. In contrast, a Cloud Systems Administrator manages both cloud and on-premise systems during regular hours, with broader system responsibilities. Both roles require cloud certifications and technical expertise, but their work hours and focus differ.

What are some unique challenges faced by Night Shift Remote Cloud Engineers, and how can they be managed?

Night Shift Remote Cloud Engineers often manage critical infrastructure updates, incident responses, and system monitoring during off-peak hours. This schedule can present challenges such as isolation, difficulty collaborating with daytime teams, and maintaining work-life balance. To manage these, it's important to use clear handoff documentation, leverage collaboration tools, and establish regular check-ins with team members on different shifts. Additionally, maintaining a consistent sleep schedule and setting boundaries for personal time can help mitigate burnout.
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AWS Cloud Engineer (Remote Opportunity)

AWS Cloud Engineer (Remote Opportunity)

Mind Computing, Inc.

Remote

$105K - $115K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 13 days ago

Job description

Mind Computing is seeking a fulltime, 100% remote Cloud Engineer to be a part of a team supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing scalable cloud infrastructure in Amazon Web Services (AWS) environments, ensuring optimal performance, security, reliability, and cost efficiency. This role will also support DevOps initiatives, including the development and automation of CI/CD pipelines, while collaborating closely with development teams to deploy, maintain, and enhance cloud-based applications across multiple environments.
The candidate must reside within the continental US.
Responsibilities:
  • Design, deploy, and manage scalable, highly available, and disaster-resilient cloud infrastructure across AWS and Azure (EC2, S3, RDS, Azure VMs, Blob Storage, networking, and Kubernetes).
  • Provision and automate cloud resources using Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates, PowerShell, and Azure CLI/portal.
  • Implement cloud security controls including IAM/access management, encryption, network segmentation, and compliance best practices.
  • Monitor cloud environments, troubleshoot performance and availability issues, and implement alerting and operational improvements.
  • Integrate infrastructure with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions) and support application deployments with minimal downtime.
  • Deploy and manage containerized workloads using Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Collaborate with development teams to translate application requirements into cloud-native solutions.
  • Contribute to team objectives and take on additional responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience is required.
  • Experience with AWS and Azure core services: compute, storage, networking, databases, and security.
  • Hands-on expertise with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates.
  • Proficiency in scripting/automation using Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
  • Experience with Docker and Kubernetes/container orchestration.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD tools and practices, including GitHub Actions.
  • Strong understanding of cloud security, networking (subnetting, routing, load balancing, VPNs), and compliance principles.
  • Ability to diagnose and resolve complex cloud infrastructure and deployment issues.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills in a cross-functional environment.

Additional Qualifications:
  • Experience in SAFe/Agile Software Development.
  • Prior government/federal experience
  • Ability to obtain a government clearance.
  • Must possess one or more of the following certifications (or an equivalent):
    • AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional
    • AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty
    • Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert
    • Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate

Benefits:
  • Medical/Dental/Vision
  • 401k with Employer Match
  • PTO + Federal Holidays
  • Corporate Laptop
  • Training Opportunities
  • Remote Opportunity

Note: Selected candidates will be required to complete fingerprinting at a government facility and undergo a background check as part of the hiring process.
Mind Computing is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
At this time, we are unable to offer sponsorship.

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