Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Join our dynamic team as an Infrastructure Engineer, where you'll be pivotal in managing cloud environments and enhancing application performance in a fully remote role.

Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain cloud environments to support software development and data analysis.
• Implement security controls to meet federal standards and client requirements.
• Lead the DevOps lifecycle by defining best practices and creating automation tools.
• Monitor application uptime and reliability, ensuring corrective actions are taken promptly.
• Assist application teams with CI/CD best practices and conduct security reviews.
• Participate in feature development discussions and prioritize work effectively.
  
  
  

Skills

• Proven experience managing AWS infrastructure using Terraform.
• Skilled in Kubernetes cluster management, preferably AWS EKS.
• Proficient in managing source code repositories and CI/CD runners.
• Familiarity with security accreditation processes for frameworks like FedRamp.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in Eastern Time business hours.
  
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Experience in backend development with FastAPI.
• Knowledge of Postgres databases through AWS Aurora or RDS.
• Ability to optimize cloud provider spend and reduce unnecessary infrastructure usage.
• Successful leadership in security framework audits, especially federal audits.
  
  
  

At Horizontal, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where all individuals are valued and respected. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

Once you apply for this position, you may receive a phone call, SMS or email at the time of application from our Virtual AI Recruiter, Alex, to conduct an initial interview.

Horizontal facilitates valuable and productive conversations between you and potential employers. We can assist you in growing your career by partnering you with employers that offer challenging assignments. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $51 - $89 per hour. This is not a guarantee of compensation, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.