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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 ...

Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.

Cloud Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site +1

$99K - $225K/yr

Remote Work: No Job Number: R0245212 Location: Chantilly,VA,US Share job via: Share Cloud Engineer The Opportunity: We are building the next generation of cloud-native infrastructure to build a ...

NTT DATA Services

Lead AWS Public Cloud Engineer

Austin, TX · Remote

$54.25 - $72.75/hr

This Lead AWS Public Senior Cloud Engineer is responsible for advanced technical support ... Be able to support customer remote file service in Azure File Share in Azure Gov Cloud. * Have ...

NTT DATA Services

Lead AWS Public Cloud Engineer

Austin, TX · Remote

$55.25 - $73.75/hr

This Lead AWS Public Senior Cloud Engineer is responsible for advanced technical support ... Be able to support customer remote file service in Azure File Share in Azure Gov Cloud. * Have ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.

Cloud Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site +1

$69K - $158K/yr

Remote Work: No Job Number: R0245205 Location: Chantilly,VA,US Share job via: Share Cloud Engineer The Opportunity: We are building the next generation of cloud-native infrastructure to build a ...

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As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote lead cloud engineer in the United States is $123,784.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $102,500.00 and $135,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Remote Lead Cloud Engineer is a senior IT professional who designs, implements, and manages cloud computing solutions while working remotely. They lead teams, oversee cloud infrastructure, and ensure systems are secure, scalable, and efficient. This role often involves collaborating with stakeholders, setting cloud architecture standards, and troubleshooting complex technical issues. As a lead, they also mentor junior engineers and help drive cloud strategy for their organization.

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To thrive as a Remote Lead Cloud Engineer, you need advanced expertise in cloud architecture, infrastructure automation, and strong knowledge of platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, typically backed by a relevant degree and industry certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect). Proficiency with tools such as Terraform, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud monitoring systems is essential. Exceptional communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities set outstanding candidates apart, especially in distributed teams. These skills and qualities are vital for designing resilient cloud solutions, leading teams effectively, and ensuring seamless remote operations.

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As a Remote Lead Cloud Engineer, one of the main challenges is effectively coordinating with distributed team members across different time zones while ensuring seamless implementation of cloud solutions. You'll also need to manage complex cloud architectures and troubleshoot issues without immediate on-site support. To prepare, it's helpful to develop strong communication skills, become proficient with collaboration tools, and stay current with cloud technologies and security best practices. Demonstrating leadership in virtual environments and proactively addressing potential bottlenecks will help you thrive in this role.
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Cloud Engineer, Contract

66degrees

Remote

$57 - $76.25/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 8 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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