Cloud Engineer

Senior Cloud/Systems Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer with a strong Systems Engineering background to join a collaborative and agile cloud infrastructure team. This role is ideal for a self-starter who thrives in a dynamic environment, can manage multiple projects, and is comfortable being the point of contact during on-call rotations. Candidates with a heavy cloud-only background without systems experience may not be a fit.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, and manage scalable, secure, and compliant AWS cloud infrastructure.
• Optimize cloud resource utilization and monitor system performance.
• Troubleshoot infrastructure issues and implement automation using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools like Terraform.
• Participate in daily Agile standups, providing updates on progress and planning.
• Participate in an on-call rotation (after 45–60 days) as the primary point of contact for daily issues.
• Ensure SOX compliance and support cloud security best practices.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to peers.
• Stay current with emerging cloud technologies and pursue continuous learning.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Strong Systems Engineering background
• Senior-level AWS experience (EC2, IaaS, etc.)
• Terraform expertise (HashiCorp Certified Terraform Associate preferred)
• Scripting experience: PowerShell (highest priority), Python and/or Bash (nice to have)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps and GitHub repositories
• Understanding of SOX compliance and cloud security best practices

Preferred Certifications:

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate (highly preferred)
• HashiCorp Certified Terraform Associate
• Open to candidates without certifications if willing to obtain within 6 months.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience with: Splunk (monitoring/logging), Active Directory Services, Windows Server backup and disaster recovery

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.