AWS / DevOps Consultant

Our goal is to solve problems and deliver results for our clients. At Cloud and Things, you can be a part of transforming the public sector’s IT environment. Our team is on the forefront of helping to solve the government's most complex IT challenges. If you are seeking a role that offers the opportunity to work on rewarding projects, consider a career with Cloud and Things.  *This is an exempt position. Salary commensurate with experience*Overview:Location: Albany, NYSalary: $92,000 - $102,000We are seeking an AWS / DevOps Consultant who will support our client. With the design, deployment, and maintenance of cloud-based infrastructure and delivery pipelines in an enterprise environment. This role focuses on building reliable AWS solutions, automating infrastructure and application delivery, and improving system visibility through monitoring and observability. The ideal candidate is hands-on, adaptable, and able to quickly learn new tools and environments.Duties: Design, deploy, and support AWS cloud infrastructure using core services such as EC2 and IAM.Develop and maintain infrastructure as code to support scalable, consistent, and repeatable environment provisioning.Build, enhance, and support CI/CD pipelines to automate application deployment and operational workflows.Implement observability and monitoring solutions to improve system performance, reliability, and issue resolution.Create and maintain scripts and automation using Python and/or Java and Unix shell scripting.Troubleshoot infrastructure, deployment, access, and system issues across development and operational environments.Collaborate with technical teams to evaluate new enterprise solutions and quickly become productive in evolving environments.Mandatory Qualifications:Associate’s degree or combination of experience and education.3+ years of experience working with AWS and DevOps practices in enterprise environments.3+ years of experience with core AWS services, including EC2, IAM/access control, and cloud infrastructure configuration.2+ years of experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines, and observability/monitoring tools.2+ years of experience programming in Python and/or Java.2+ years of experience using Unix commands and shell scripting for administration, automation, and troubleshooting.Demonstrated ability to learn new enterprise solutions quickly and become productive in a fast-paced environment.Cloud and Things complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. AI-Assisted Resume Evaluation NoticeCloud and Things – Talent ManagementNotice to CandidatesCloud and Things utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist our recruiting team in evaluating candidate applications for streamlining; consistency, efficiency, and thoroughness.  All hiring decisions are ultimately made by our human recruiting professionals.How AI Is UsedOur AI tools assist by:Analyzing resumes against job requirementsSupporting our recruiters in candidate data evaluationEnsuring consistent review standards across all applicationsImportant: AI serves as a support tool only. As noted above, all candidate selection and hiring decisions are made by experienced human recruiters. Your unedited resume will be processed by our AI tools as part of this evaluation.Your Data and PrivacyCloud and Things Data Handling:Your information is processed securely and used exclusively for recruitment purposesCloud and Things may store your resume in our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) indefinitely for future job matching opportunitiesYou may opt out of long-term ATS storage by emailing your name  and your request to opt out of storing your resume in the ATS to: security@cloudandthings.comAll personal information is handled confidentially in accordance with our privacy policyAI Tool Data Processing:AI processing data is retained for a maximum of 90 days, after which it is deletedAll data sent to AI tools is encrypted in transit and at restAI tools comply with applicable privacy laws including GDPR and CCPAPersonal data is anonymized or minimized wherever possible during AI processingYour ParticipationBy submitting your application, you acknowledge this notice and consent to AI-assisted evaluation as part of our recruitment process. You may opt out only by choosing not to submit your resume for consideration.