Staff Cloud Engineer – Infrastructure

. Operate and optimize AWS Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs), Route53, Content Delivery Networks (CDNs), load balancers, and EC2 instances.

Posted 4/21/2026full-timeLehi • Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $160,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudEC2PythonTerraform

Key responsibilities & impact

Operate and optimize AWS Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs), Route53, Content Delivery Networks (CDNs), load balancers, and EC2 instances.
Ensure the infrastructure is configured and maintained to meet high availability, security, and performance requirements.
Monitor and troubleshoot infrastructure issues, proactively identifying and resolving potential bottlenecks or vulnerabilities.
Design and implement robust disaster recovery and resiliency automation solutions spanning across AWS Availability Zones.
Conduct regular testing and validation of the disaster recovery plan to ensure its effectiveness and reliability.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate risks, ensuring business continuity in the event of a disaster.
Collaborate with the team to provide operational support during incidents, utilizing your deep understanding of AWS infrastructure.
Participate in incident response activities, including troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of the infrastructure architecture, configurations, and operational procedures.

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
10+ years with hands-on experience in AWS.
AWS Certification required.
Advanced AWS Certifications are a plus.
Ability to independently deliver features following story descriptions and acceptance criteria.
Proficiency in engaging in technical discussions with senior engineers and architects, requiring minimal supervision for individual tasks.
Proficiency in automation tools such as Terraform, GitHub Actions; and scripting in Python, Bash or PowerShell.
Ability to offer guidance to other Cloud Engineers and work collaboratively within the team.

Comp & perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

AWSVPCRoute53CDNload balancersEC2disaster recoveryautomationTerraformscripting

Soft Skills

collaborationproblem-solvingcommunicationindependenceguidancetechnical discussionroot cause analysisdocumentation

Certifications

AWS CertificationAdvanced AWS Certifications