Mind Computing is hiring an AWS Cloud Engineer (Remote)

Mind Computing is looking for an AWS Cloud Engineer to design, implement, and manage scalable and secure cloud infrastructure on Amazon Web Services. In this remote role, you will apply infrastructure-as-code and DevOps best practices to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and cost efficiency, collaborating directly with development teams to support cloud-based applications.

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, and implement AWS cloud architecture leveraging services such as EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, ELB/ALB, and EKS, focusing on scalability, high availability, and disaster recovery.
• Provision and manage AWS resources using the AWS Management Console, CLI, and infrastructure-as-code tools.
• Develop and maintain automated deployment and provisioning of solutions using Terraform and AWS CloudFormation.
• Implement and enforce cloud security best practices, including IAM, encryption, network segmentation, logging, and compliance.
• Monitor cloud environments for performance, availability, and cost optimization using AWS monitoring and alerting tools; proactively troubleshoot and resolve issues.
• Integrate cloud infrastructure with CI/CD pipelines to streamline application builds and deployments, leveraging GitHub Actions.
• Collaborate closely with development teams to understand application requirements and translate them into efficient, secure AWS-based solutions.
• Manage application deployments and releases with minimal downtime, using containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes (EKS).

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Extensive knowledge of core AWS services, including compute, storage, networking, databases, and security.
• Strong experience with infrastructure automation using Terraform and/or AWS CloudFormation.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automation and system administration.
• Solid understanding of AWS security principles, shared responsibility model, and best practices for securing cloud environments.
• Strong networking fundamentals, including subnetting, routing, load balancing, firewall rules, and VPN connectivity.
• Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues related to AWS infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines.
• Working knowledge of continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) principles and tools.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional development teams.

Nice to Have

• One or more of the following certifications: AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional, AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty.
• Proven experience as a Cloud Engineer.
• Hands-on experience managing containerized workloads using Docker and Kubernetes (EKS).
• Familiarity with modern CI/CD tools and practices, including GitHub Actions.

Technical Stack

• AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, ELB/ALB, EKS)
• Terraform, AWS CloudFormation
• Python, Bash, PowerShell
• Docker, Kubernetes (EKS)
• GitHub Actions

Benefits & Compensation

• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
• 401k with Employer Match
• PTO + Federal Holidays
• Corporate Laptop
• Training Opportunities
• Remote Opportunity

Work Mode

This is a fully remote position.

Mind Computing is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.