Cloud Engineer - Las Vegas, NV

Job Title:Cloud Engineer Location:Las Vegas, NV Employment Type:Contract About US: DMV IT Service LLC, founded in 2020, is a trusted IT consulting firm specializing in IT infrastructure optimization, cybersecurity, networking, and staffing solutions. We partner with clients to achieve technology goals through expert guidance, workforce support, and innovative solutions. With a client-focused approach, we also provide online training and job placements, ensuring long-term IT success. Job Purpose: We are looking for a talented and motivated Cloud Engineer to join a dynamic Agile team. The role requires strong expertise in cloud-native technologies, automation, and security, with a particular focus on AWS. You will be responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining secure, scalable cloud infrastructure while ensuring high performance, operational efficiency, and compliance. Requirements: Key Responsibilities: Infrastructure Management • Design, implement, and manage scalable and reliable cloud infrastructure on AWS.Automation & CI/CD • Build and maintain automation pipelines with Terraform, GitLab CI/CD, and Shell scripting to streamline deployments.Networking & Connectivity • Configure and manage AWS Transit Gateway (TGW), Direct Connect, and other networking services to support secure hybrid cloud operations.Containerization & Orchestration • Manage workloads on Amazon EKS and use Istio for traffic management, observability, and security at the service mesh layer.Monitoring & Observability • Implement monitoring and alerting solutions using CloudWatch, Grafana, and OpenTelemetry (OTEL) to ensure system reliability.Security & Compliance • Enforce cloud security best practices, handle patching and vulnerability remediation, and leverage AWS Security Hub and GuardDuty for ongoing compliance.Collaboration • Partner with development, operations, and other teams to align infrastructure solutions with business requirements.Scripting & Tooling • Develop and maintain automation scripts in Python and Shell to improve operational workflows and eliminate manual tasks.Required Skills & Experience: • AWS Expertise: Hands-on experience with AWS core services such as VPC, EC2, S3, IAM, Route 53, EKS, SSO, and MSK. • Networking: Strong knowledge of AWS networking concepts, including Transit Gateway (TGW) and Direct Connect. • Infrastructure as Code: Proficiency with Terraform for infrastructure provisioning. • CI/CD: Experience building and managing pipelines using GitLab CI/CD. • Containerization: Deep understanding of Kubernetes (EKS) and Istio service mesh. • Scripting: Skilled in Python and Shell scripting for automation and tool development. • Monitoring: Practical experience with monitoring solutions such as CloudWatch, Grafana, and OpenTelemetry. • Security: Expertise in vulnerability remediation, patching, and AWS security services like Security Hub and GuardDuty. • Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities, proactive mindset, and adaptability in Agile/Scrum environments.: