Cloud / DevOps Engineer (AWS Kubernetes Terraform)

Argyllinfotech

NULL, IL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analysis Skills, Automation, Bash Scripting, Best Practices, Cloud Applications, Cloud Architecture, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Improvement, Continuous Integration, Cost Control, DevOps, Docker, Documentation, Environmental Issues, Git, GitHub, High Availability, Identify Issues, Identity Data Management, Jenkins, Linux Administration, Linux Operating System, Network Administration/Management, Operating Systems, Operations Processes, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Problem Solving Skills, Production Support, Production Systems, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Reliability Engineering, Security Monitoring, Software Administration, Software Development, Software Engineering, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), System Operations, Systems Reliability, Team Player, Unix Operating Systems, Unix System Administration, Web Infrastructure
LOCATION
NULL, IL
POSTED
2 days ago
Cloud / DevOps Engineer (AWS | Kubernetes | Terraform)
Location: Bloomington, IL (Hybrid/Onsite)
Job Type: Contract
Duration: July 2026 December 2026
Start Date: July 20, 2026
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled Cloud/DevOps Engineer with strong expertise in AWS cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes, Terraform, and CI/CD automation. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining secure, scalable, and highly available cloud environments while supporting modern DevOps practices and infrastructure automation.
This role requires hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), container orchestration, cloud security, monitoring, and automation. The successful candidate will work closely with development and operations teams to streamline deployments, improve system reliability, and optimize cloud performance.
Key Responsibilities
  • Design, deploy, and maintain secure, scalable, and highly available cloud infrastructure on Amazon Web Services (AWS).
  • Provision and manage infrastructure using Terraform, following Infrastructure as Code (IaC) best practices.
  • Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot containerized applications using Kubernetes, preferably Amazon EKS or OpenShift.
  • Build, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or similar tools.
  • Monitor cloud infrastructure and application performance using Amazon CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, and other observability tools.
  • Automate operational and deployment tasks using Bash and Python scripting.
  • Implement AWS security best practices, including:
    • IAM (Identity and Access Management)
    • VPC networking
    • Security Groups
    • Secrets Management
  • Collaborate with development teams to support application deployments, production releases, and incident resolution.
  • Optimize cloud environments for scalability, high availability, security, performance, and cost efficiency.
  • Troubleshoot infrastructure, networking, deployment, and application issues in production environments.
  • Maintain documentation for cloud architecture, deployment processes, automation, and operational procedures.
  • Participate in production support, system monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Required Qualifications
  • 5+ years of experience in Cloud Engineering, DevOps, or Site Reliability Engineering (SRE).
  • Strong hands-on experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS).
  • Expertise in Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
  • Experience deploying and managing Kubernetes clusters, preferably Amazon EKS or OpenShift.
  • Strong experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI.
  • Experience with container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Strong knowledge of AWS networking, IAM, VPCs, security groups, and cloud security best practices.
  • Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as CloudWatch, Prometheus, and Grafana.
  • Strong scripting skills using Bash and/or Python.
  • Experience with Linux/Unix system administration.
  • Knowledge of Git version control and DevOps best practices.
  • Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with OpenShift environments.
  • Familiarity with Helm, Kubernetes Operators, or service mesh technologies.
  • Experience with cost optimization and cloud governance.
  • Exposure to Infrastructure Security and Compliance frameworks.
  • AWS Certifications (Solutions Architect, SysOps Administrator, or DevOps Engineer) are a plus.
Required Technical Skills
Cloud Platforms
  • Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Infrastructure as Code
  • Terraform
Containerization & Orchestration
  • Kubernetes
  • Amazon EKS
  • OpenShift
  • Docker
CI/CD & DevOps
  • Jenkins
  • GitHub Actions
  • GitLab CI
  • Git
Monitoring & Observability
  • Amazon CloudWatch
  • Prometheus
  • Grafana
Scripting & Automation
  • Python
  • Bash
AWS Services
  • IAM
  • VPC
  • EC2
  • Secrets Manager
  • Security Groups
Operating Systems
  • Linux
  • Unix

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