AWS Cloud Engineer

Title: AWS Cloud Engineer Location: Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 (Hybrid 3 days a week) Would like to get some local candidates within a 20 mile radius for this role. Duration: 6 months CTH Special Notes: ASAP Job Title: AWS Cloud Engineer Location: Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 (Hybrid 3 days a week) Duration: 6-month contract with potential for FTE conversion Client: WWT Key Responsibilities: Build and maintain Terraform modules for AWS, GCP, and Oracle to provision and manage multi-cloud infrastructure. Automate machine image creation and deployment using Packer. Integrate HashiCorp tools into CI/CD pipelines for automated infrastructure deployment, testing, and compliance validation. Manage Vault for centralized secrets management and encryption-as-a-service. Define and enforce Sentinel policies to maintain security and architectural compliance across Terraform Cloud/Enterprise. Collaborate with technology teams to design and implement target-state cloud architecture using HashiCorp best practices. Conduct POCs and feasibility studies for new technologies and tooling. Monitor and optimize cloud performance, costs, and resource utilization. Troubleshoot infrastructure issues, identify risks, and implement solutions to maintain uptime and stability. Document cloud architecture, processes, and automation strategies for internal teams and stakeholders. Stay up-to-date with cloud trends and HashiCorp product roadmaps to continually improve infrastructure solutions. Required Skills & Experience: 3+ years supporting mission-critical infrastructure, including 2+ years in cloud network management. Proficiency in scripting: Bash, Python, NodeJS. Terraform (2+ years), Packer and Vault (1+ year). Strong knowledge of AWS core services: IAM, ECS, Fargate, Kubernetes, DynamoDB. Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git, and configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet). Troubleshooting and system testing skills. Preferred: JavaScript frameworks, RESTful APIs, JSON/XML, AWS extended services (Lambda, SQS, SNS, ElastiCache), cloud templating/automation, and AWS Certification. We strive to create an environment where all employees are empowered to succeed based on their skills, performance, and dedication. Our goal is to cultivate a culture of belonging that encourages innovation, collaboration, and respect for all team members, ensuring that WWT remains a great place to work for All!