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AWS Cloud Engineer – Professional Services (Junior to Mid-Level)

CirrusLabs

Atlanta · On-site Full-time Entry Level 1mo ago

About the role

About Us

We are building a high-performing AWS Professional Services Team in our Atlanta office to support enterprise clients across cloud migration, modernization, automation, and DevOps transformation initiatives.

This team will work directly with clients to design, implement, and optimize AWS cloud environments. We are seeking motivated Junior to Mid-Level AWS Cloud Engineers who are hands-on, eager to grow, and passionate about delivering scalable and secure cloud solutions.

This is an execution-focused consulting role, not a support-only position. Engineers will participate in real client projects involving AWS architecture, Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD automation, and cloud security best practices.

Position Summary

The AWS Cloud Engineer will support the delivery of cloud consulting engagements, including:

  • AWS environment setup and migration
  • Infrastructure automation
  • DevOps pipeline implementation
  • Security and governance alignment
  • Cost optimization initiatives

You will work under senior architects and project leads while gaining exposure to enterprise-scale AWS implementations.

Key Responsibilities

AWS Cloud Implementation

  • Deploy and configure AWS services including EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, VPC, CloudWatch, and Route 53
  • Assist in cloud migration and modernization projects
  • Configure networking (VPCs, subnets, security groups, NAT gateways)

Infrastructure as Code & Automation

  • Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or CloudFormation
  • Support CI/CD pipeline implementation using GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or AWS CodePipeline
  • Automate provisioning and configuration tasks

Security & Governance

  • Implement IAM roles, policies, and least-privilege access controls
  • Assist with logging, monitoring, and compliance controls
  • Support cloud cost monitoring and optimization efforts

Client Collaboration

  • Work directly with client teams during implementations
  • Participate in sprint planning, stand-ups, and delivery milestones
  • Document configurations, runbooks, and architecture decisions

Required Qualifications

  • 1–5 years of experience in AWS cloud or DevOps engineering
  • Hands-on experience with core AWS services (EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, RDS)
  • Basic understanding of networking concepts (DNS, TCP/IP, routing, firewalls)
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or CloudFormation preferred)
  • Exposure to CI/CD pipelines
  • Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn
  • Ability to work onsite in Atlanta, GA

Preferred Qualifications

  • AWS Certification (Cloud Practitioner or Solutions Architect Associate preferred)
  • Experience with Docker or containerization
  • Exposure to Kubernetes (EKS is a plus)
  • Basic scripting skills (Python or Bash)
  • Experience in a consulting or client-facing environment

Who You Are

  • Early-career or mid-level cloud engineer looking to grow in consulting
  • Strong communicator who can work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Eager to learn and work in a fast-paced professional services environment
  • Interested in long-term growth into AWS Architect or DevOps leadership roles

Why Join This Team

  • Opportunity to help build and shape a new AWS consulting practice
  • Direct exposure to enterprise clients and cloud modernization initiatives
  • Clear career path from Cloud Engineer → Senior Engineer → Architect
  • Collaborative, growth-focused team environment
  • Onsite team culture in Atlanta with high visibility

Skills

AWS CodePipelineAWSBashCloudFormationCloudWatchCI/CDDockerEC2EKSGitHub ActionsIAMJenkinsKubernetesNAT gatewaysNetworkingPostgreSQLPythonRDSRoute 53S3Security groupsSubnetsTerraformTCP/IPVPCVPCs

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