Cloud Engineer

Job Title : Cloud Engineer

Location : Plano TX(Hybrid)

Duration :   6+ Months Contract with good chances of extension

• IAM Implementation : Assist in configuring and managing IAM roles, policies, and permission boundaries across AWS environments.
• Access Controls : Support the enforcement of least-privilege access and RBAC / ABAC models across cloud accounts.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) : Contribute to the development of reusable IAM modules using Terraform or AWS this company.
• CI / CD Support : Help integrate identity validation into CI / CD pipelines to ensure secure deployments.
• Security & Compliance : Collaborate with security teams to align IAM practices with compliance standards and audit requirements.
• Monitoring & Troubleshooting : Monitor IAM activity and assist in investigating identity-related issues using tools like AWS CloudTrail and Config.
• Team Collaboration : Work with engineering, security, and compliance teams to support identity initiatives and improve IAM processes.
• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, or identity and access management (IAM) roles.
• Strong expertise in AWS Identity Center, IAM, Organizations, and Single Sign-On (SSO).
• Proficient in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, AWS Cloud Development Kit (this company), or similar.
• Solid understanding of identity governance, access control principles, and least privilege enforcement.
• Skilled in Python for automation, scripting, and integration tasks.
• Familiarity with AWS monitoring and auditing tools like CloudTrail, AWS Config, and Security Hub.
• Experience with CI / CD pipelines , version control (e.g., Git), and deployment automation.
• Knowledge of cloud security best practices, including encryption, key management, and compliance frameworks.
• Comfortable working in multi-account AWS environments and managing cross-account access.