AWS Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Job Title: AWS Cloud Infrastructure Engineer Location: Columbia, MD – Hybrid (onsite 2-3X per month) Type: 12+ months contract with strong potential for permanent conversion Interview process: MS Teams followed by onsite in-person interview (this is REQUIRED) OVERVIEW/PURPOSE: The AWS Cloud Infrastructure Engineer will be responsible for the management, maintenance, optimization, and future design of a large-scale AWS cloud environment. This role is hands-on and infrastructure-focused, supporting production systems while also helping design and improve future cloud architecture. The engineer will work closely with Network Engineers and other cross-functional teams to ensure high availability, performance, security, and cost efficiency of AWS-based systems. A major focus of this role is optimizing the AWS environment to improve efficiency and reduce operational costs, while maintaining stability and reliability. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Manage, maintain, and support production AWS cloud infrastructure in a hybrid environment Design and contribute to future AWS cloud architecture, including improvements to scalability, availability, and cost efficiency Perform system installation, configuration, tuning, upgrades, and troubleshooting across cloud infrastructure Support disaster recovery strategies, backup processes, and AWS recovery procedures Monitor system health, performance, and availability using Dynatrace (Datadog or Prometheus acceptable) Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve infrastructure incidents; perform root cause analysis Optimize AWS environments with a strong focus on cost reduction and operational efficiency Support infrastructure automation and infrastructure-as-code initiatives (goal is to provision infrastructure with code) Work closely with Network Engineers on DNS, routing, load balancing, and connectivity to internal and external systems Support and integrate services involving: IBM MQ SFTP / FTP / file transfer protocols APIs and REST-based web service calls (consuming/integrating, not developing from scratch) Manage and support: EC2 / VM instances Load balancers Identity and Access Management (IAM) Data storage solutions Networking components including VPCs, subnets, routing, static IPs, and availability zones Participate in system evaluations, testing, and validation, including end-user reviews Research and recommend new tools, services, and technologies to improve infrastructure performance and reliability Maintain documentation and best practices for cloud infrastructure and operational procedures REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (MUST HAVE) 5–7 years of overall IT Infrastructure experience 4+ years of hands-on AWS Cloud experience in implementation and production environments Strong hands-on experience managing AWS infrastructure, including: EC2 / VM instances VPCs, subnets, availability zones Load balancing IAM AWS recovery and disaster recovery procedures Solid understanding of cloud computing principles and AWS architecture Strong background in infrastructure management and monitoring Experience with Dynatrace (Datadog or Prometheus acceptable) Strong understanding of network architecture, including: DNS Network routing Static IPs Load balancers Connectivity to APIs and external systems Experience working with: IBM MQ SFTP / FTP / file transfer protocols REST APIs (integration and consumption, not API development) Experience supporting Linux-heavy environments (approx. 90% Linux / 10% Windows) Proven experience working in cross-functional teams and collaborating with engineers and stakeholders Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities PREFERRED / NICE TO HAVE AWS Certifications (Cloud Practitioner, Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, etc.) – strongly preferred Healthcare industry experience Scripting experience (Bash, Python, or similar) Experience with infrastructure automation tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar) System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan. System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. #M1 #LI-CB5 #DI-2 Ref: #851-Rockville-S1