Posted 1 day ago
Job id: a1Wcv000000RLBdEAO
Elevate Cloud Engineer
Charlotte, North Carolina
Hybrid
Data & AI
Contract to Hire
Brooksource
$30.00 - $40.00 /hour
$30.00 - $40.00 /Year
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Job Description:
Associate Cloud Engineer
Charlotte, NC
Hybrid (4 days onsite, 1 day remote)
$40 per hour (Contract-to-Hire)
ABOUT THE ROLE
Our client is seeking a motivated Associate Cloud Engineer for a contract-to-hire position based in Charlotte, NC, with a hybrid work schedule (4 days onsite, 1 day remote). This entry-level opportunity is ideal for candidates with foundational experience in Linux system administration and scripting who are eager to expand their skills in a highly technical, hands-on environment. You will work closely with senior engineers to support critical platform administration, environment builds, and cloud/on-prem infrastructure operations. The role offers the chance to develop long-term expertise in cloud technologies, infrastructure automation, and platform engineering best practices, with exposure to AWS, on-prem, and future GCP environments.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Shadow senior systems engineers during full platform builds and configurations
- Learn and assist with installation workflows, firewall setup, and configuration steps
- Support access-related tasks, including IAM administration
- Support administrative tasks across multiple platform teams
- Perform low-complexity, hands-on system administration activities
- Participate in environment builds across AWS and on-premises infrastructure
- Support future expansion into GCP environments
- Perform system installation, configuration, patching, and firewall management
- Own system updates, patching, and remediation work
- Support Linux-based platforms using Bash scripting and other automation tools
- Troubleshoot systems and assist in incident resolution
- Utilize and develop proficiency in Terraform for infrastructure automation (training provided)
- Contribute to ongoing platform and environment improvements
WHAT YOU BRING
- Experience with Bash scripting
- Proficiency in Python or Node.js (or willingness to learn)
- Linux system administration (configuration, patching, server support)
- Knowledge of AWS services (S3, Lambda)
- Strong hands-on mentality and willingness to engage in technical tasks
- Ability to shadow and learn from senior engineers
- Familiarity with installation workflows, firewall setup, and IAM tasks
- Interest in infrastructure automation and Terraform (training provided)
- Comfortable supporting administrative tasks across platform teams
- Willingness to learn GCP and expand cloud skills (upskilling available)
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Motivation to develop long-term expertise in cloud and platform engineering
Disclaimer: Brooksource, Medasource, and Calculated Hire are part of the Eight Eleven Group family of companies and operate under Eight Eleven Group, LLC. All employees receive the same benefits, policies, and terms of employment.
EEO:
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Benefits & Perks:
Eight Eleven Group offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc.
Pay Disclaimer:
The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
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About Us
Your need for talent is our reason for being. This driving mission has been at our core from the onset. When we started in 2000 at 811 Broad Ripple Avenue, we were a team of forward-thinking entrepreneurs determined to find a better way to connect the best and brightest talent with companies looking for future leaders. We still believe in this philosophy. Throughout the years, our passion, credibility, and grit have been the foundation and prowess of what is now Eight Eleven. Though our focus areas have continued to mindfully evolve, our unyielding commitment to relationships and our customers’ needs remain consistent and firmly rooted in our core values.