Cloud Engineer

Job ID: 112957
Location: Topeka, Kansas  [Hybrid]
Category: Infrastructure
Employment Type: Contract
Date Added: 06/29/2026
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Role Summary
The Cloud Architect / Cloud Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing secure, scalable, and cost-effective cloud infrastructure to support digital transformation initiatives. This role involves modernizing IT environments by leveraging public, private, and hybrid cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure and AWS, while ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The position requires technical expertise in cloud architecture, security, automation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure resilient and compliant cloud solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Design and maintain secure, resilient cloud architectures for core banking platforms, applications, and services.
  • Develop cloud adoption roadmaps, including workload placement, modernization strategies, and disaster recovery plans aligned with RTO/RPO requirements.
  • Deploy, configure, and manage IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS solutions across multiple cloud platforms and on-premises environments.
  • Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration management using tools like Terraform, Ansible, Azure Bicep/ARM, CloudFormation, and Pulumi.
  • Build and manage CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployment and operational processes.
  • Enforce cloud security best practices, including encryption, access controls, and network segmentation, in collaboration with cybersecurity teams.
  • Work with compliance teams to adhere to FFIEC, GLBA, and NIST guidelines concerning cloud systems and operations.
  • Implement monitoring, alerting, and performance management solutions to ensure end-to-end visibility and optimize cloud and on-premises resources.
  • Partner with various teams to define and enforce hybrid cloud governance policies, tagging strategies, and landing-zone standards.
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation, architecture diagrams, and runbooks for cloud environments and procedures.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 3+ years of experience in cloud engineering or architecture.
  • Proficiency in at least one major cloud platform such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
  • Experience with containerization and orchestration tools, including Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Strong scripting skills in Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
  • Familiarity with networking, security, and identity management in cloud environments.
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
  • Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Cloud certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Professional Cloud Architect.

Publishing Pay Range: $58.00 – $68.00 Hourly

This position offers a hybrid schedule, with time split between the office and remote work.

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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