Job Description
Join CloudNexus Solutions as a Part-Time Cloud Engineer and help us revolutionize digital infrastructure for Fortune 500 clients. This flexible role offers the perfect blend of technical challenge and work-life balance in Chicago's thriving tech hub. You'll architect, deploy, and optimize scalable cloud solutions while collaborating with elite engineers across AWS, Azure, and GCP platforms.
We're seeking a passionate expert who thrives in dynamic environments and wants to make an impact without full-time commitment. Enjoy competitive compensation, cutting-edge projects, and the freedom to shape cloud strategy while maintaining your schedule.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement robust cloud infrastructure solutions using Terraform, Ansible, and CI/CD pipelines
- Optimize cloud environments for performance, security, and cost-efficiency across AWS/Azure/GCP
- Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues and implement proactive monitoring with Prometheus/Grafana
- Develop automation scripts to streamline deployment and maintenance workflows
- Collaborate with DevOps teams to implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) best practices
- Conduct security audits and compliance assessments for cloud environments
- Document architecture decisions and create runbooks for operational procedures
Qualifications
- 3+ years hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)
- Expertise in containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration
- Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation)
- Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions)
- Experience with monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Datadog)
- Relevant certifications (AWS/Azure/GCP Certified Professional preferred)
- Ability to work independently and communicate technical concepts clearly