Network Cloud Engineer

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Network Cloud Engineer

Boston, MA

Remote Local

Contract

$50/hr - $60/hr

Job Description

A global cloud services organization is seeking a Network Cloud Engineer to join their remote operations team. In this role, you’ll ensure the stability, reliability, and performance of HMS-hosted environments while supporting daily monitoring, incident response, and infrastructure maintenance. You will work across AWS, Windows, and Linux environments to manage system operations, automation, and documentation.

Key Strengths & Focus Areas

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience and proficiency in:

• Cloud Networking & Infrastructure: VPNs, VPC architectures, subnets, routing tables, security groups, VLANs, IPSec, and general cloud networking concepts
• Linux & Windows Administration: Red Hat/CentOS Linux, Windows Server (2012R2, 2019, 2022), RDP/Windows host concepts, Active Directory, DNS, RDS, and Group Policy management
• Database Awareness: Relational databases, especially Oracle/ODBC
• Automation & Scripting: PowerShell, Bash, SQL, Ruby, and configuration/state management tools (Chef)
• Cloud Operations: AWS (EC2, VPC, S3, IAM, Route 53, SSM, Lambda), system monitoring, incident management, and production environment support
• Troubleshooting & Analytical Skills: Consistent, hands-on problem-solving methodology aligned with operational standards
• Documentation & Communication: Clear documentation of incidents, system changes, and operational procedures
  
  

Required Skills & Experience

• 3–5 years of experience maintaining and supporting Windows environments and enterprise networks
• 3–5 years of experience with AWS or equivalent IaaS providers, including VPC, EC2, S3, IAM, Route 53, SSM, Lambda
• Proficiency with scripting and programming (PowerShell, SQL, Bash, Ruby)
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (VPNs, VLANs, routing tables, ACLs, security groups)
• Hands-on experience with Linux distributions (Red Hat, CentOS)
• Working knowledge of relational databases (Oracle)
• Experience with configuration and state management tools (Chef)
  
  

Desired Skills

• Developing and maintaining automation scripts for system operations
• Familiarity with monitoring and alerting tools within cloud environments
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities
• Strong communication and documentation skills for audit, reporting, and operational continuity
  
  

Responsibilities

• Maintain stable and reliable cloud infrastructure for HMS-hosted environments
• Ensure daily monitoring, alert response, and incident management according to operational standards
• Provide on-call support during rotation periods to handle after-hours incidents, escalations, and system alerts
• Deliver system performance and availability reports for ongoing service monitoring
• Perform server maintenance tasks, including updates, patching, and validation of Windows and Linux systems
• Support and maintain AWS infrastructure components (EC2, VPC, S3, IAM, Route 53, etc.)
• Execute and maintain automation scripts (PowerShell, SQL, Bash, Ruby) used for system operations
• Document all changes, incidents, and troubleshooting steps in tracking systems for operational continuity
• Participate in handover and knowledge transfer sessions to ensure smooth transition back to internal staff
  
  

You Will Receive The Following Benefits

• Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
• Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
• Paid Sick Time Leave
• Legal and Identity Protection Plans
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
• 529 College Saver Plan
  
  

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

Posted by: Nathan Chisholm

Specialization

• Network Engineering
  
  

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