Application Cloud Engineer

Job ID: 113655
Location: Ashburn, Virginia  [Remote]
Category: App/Dev
Employment Type: Contract
Date Added: 09/28/2026
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Role Summary
This position involves managing and maintaining cloud-based applications and infrastructure on AWS within a dynamic environment. The focus is on ensuring scalability, performance, and security of cloud systems, requiring collaboration with development, operations, and security teams. The role includes supporting 24/7 production systems and participating in incident response and system recovery efforts.

Responsibilities

  • Provision and manage AWS infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform.
  • Manage Amazon EKS clusters, including provisioning, upgrades, and node group management.
  • Configure and maintain EKS networking components like VPC CNI, security groups for pods, and ingress controllers.
  • Develop and deploy containerized applications using ECS and Lambda across multiple environments.
  • Monitor system health and troubleshoot issues using AWS CloudWatch and other observability tools.
  • Automate daily health checks with AWS CLI or Lambda scripts and report system status.
  • Collaborate with development and DevOps teams to create fault-tolerant, stateless applications.
  • Implement performance and scalability improvements to container environments and orchestration strategies.
  • Support incident management by troubleshooting and resolving cloud, container, and database issues.
  • Maintain and improve deployment pipelines, security, and compliance through automated code scanning and approvals.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 8 years with a Bachelor’s degree, 6 years with a Master’s, or 12 years of experience with a high school diploma/equivalent.
  • At least 3 years of hands-on IT experience with AWS and cloud deployment strategies.
  • Proven experience configuring and managing AWS services such as EKS, Lambda, and ECR.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages including Python, Bash, and Node.js.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD tools like GitHub, GitLab, and Kubernetes.
  • Knowledge of disaster recovery planning and implementation.
  • Relevant AWS certifications (e.g., AWS DevOps Engineer, Solutions Architect Associate).
  • Strong understanding of cloud architecture, autoscaling, load balancing, monitoring, and alerting.
  • Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
  • This position requires eligibility for a U.S. Government security clearance. In accordance with federal law, U.S. citizenship is required.

Publishing Pay Range: $64.00 – $68.00 Hourly

This position is based in the remote US Eastern, Central, or Mountain time zones.

About GDH:
At GDH, we believe in the power of people and the importance of caring. Our culture statement, “We care about people,” isn’t just a tagline – it’s the core of everything we do. GDH is a premier staffing and talent solutions company dedicated to helping businesses find the best talent and assisting job seekers in finding their dream jobs.

Who We Are:
GDH, founded in 2001, has grown into a leader in providing staffing solutions across various industries. We specialize in IT across several sectors, connecting top talent with leading enterprises. As a Best of Staffing firm recognized for excellence in client, employee, talent, and women’s services, we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality and service.

GDH Benefits

GDH offers a range of employee benefits that are designed to promote well-being and help maintain a healthy work-life balance. These comprehensive benefits cover various aspects of an employee’s life and aim to enhance their overall experience with the company. Our health benefits include three medical insurance options with access to KISx Card, Zero Card, and HealthJoy concierge services. Other plan offerings include dental, vision, life, disability, supplemental insurance, and pet insurance plans. Enjoy additional perks like holiday pay, 401(k) plan, direct deposit, an employee referral program, work-life balance benefits, a Wellbeats membership, a discounted gym membership program, and more!  For more detailed information on benefits, please go to GDH’s website under the tab for candidates.

GDH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Applicants with disabilities who require an accommodation or assistance in applying and/or for interviewing, please contact our HR Department.

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