We're on the hunt - Column Technical Services is seeking a skilled and personable Cloud Engineer to join our Chicago-based team, working at the forefront of cloud innovation. This role is ideal for professionals who combine deep AWS expertise with a collaborative mindset and DevOps know-how. As part of a fast-paced, solutions-focused environment, you'll support senior technical leaders in delivering cutting-edge client engagements and driving meaningful cloud adoption. If you're passionate about building scalable systems, automating deployments, and helping organizations thrive through the power of AWS, this is your platform to shine. Please Note: We do not offer employment sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future. Candidates must reside in the Chicagoland area to accommodate occasional onsite meetings and team collaborations. Key Responsibilities- Leverage and define AWS environments and workloads using Infrastructure as Code tools- Orchestrate application delivery across stateless and stateful resources via Configuration Management and Continuous Deployment tools- Transition bare metal and VM-hosted applications to containers and serverless architectures- Migrate legacy or non-scalable platforms to high-availability, scalable cloud architectures (including web apps, databases, and storage, etc.)- Execute data and application migrations from on-premise to AWS- Automate platform operations and application delivery processes- Implement optimized AWS solutions with consideration for cost efficiency, scalability, and high availability

Qualifications- 2-3 years working with a major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP)- Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred- Relevant cloud certifications preferred (or expected within first 90 days)- Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as CloudFormation, Terraform, or ARM Templates- Proficient scripting on Linux or Windows using Bash, Python, or PowerShell, including use of the AWS SDK or CLI- Familiarity with key security practices (IAM, least privilege, firewalls, patching, antivirus, etc.)- Experience in traditional VM, containerized (Docker, Kubernetes), or serverless architectures- Solid understanding of enterprise architecture across networks, systems, and applications- Skilled in version control systems like Git, VSTS, or SVN- 2-3 years of systems engineering or administration experience on Linux or Windows- Exposure to CI tools and practices (Jenkins, Travis, CircleCI, Bamboo)- Strong communication skills across all organizational levels