Cloud Support Engineer
Irvine, CA
Contract
$50/hr - $60/hr
Job Description
A global cloud services organization is seeking a Cloud Run Operator 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’ll work across AWS, Windows, and Linux environments to manage system operations, automation, and documentation.
Required Skills & Experience
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Proficient in scripting and programming languages, including PowerShell, SQL, Bash, and Ruby
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Strong understanding of Windows Server environments (2012R2, 2019, 2022), Active Directory, DNS, Remote Desktop Services (RDS), and Group Policy (GPO) management
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Familiarity with Linux distributions, particularly Red Hat and CentOS
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Working knowledge of relational database systems (RDBMS), especially Oracle
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Hands-on experience with configuration and state management tools, specifically Chef
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Skilled in deploying and managing cloud-based infrastructure, with a solid understanding of networking concepts (network topology, VPNs/IPSec, VLANs, routing tables, ACLs, and security groups)
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3–5 years of experience working with AWS (or equivalent IaaS providers), including VPC, EC2, S3, IAM, Route 53, SSM, and Lambda
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3–5 years of experience maintaining and supporting Windows environments and enterprise networks
Desired Skills & Experience
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Experience developing and maintaining automation scripts for system operations
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Familiarity with monitoring and alerting tools within AWS environments
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Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for incident management
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Excellent communication and documentation abilities for audit and continuity purposes
What You Will Be Doing
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Maintain stable and reliable cloud infrastructure for HMS-hosted environments
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Ensure daily monitoring, alert response, and incident management according to HMS operational standards
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Provide on-call support during rotation periods to handle after-hours incidents, escalations, and system alerts
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Deliver system performance and availability reports as part of ongoing service monitoring
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Perform server maintenance tasks, including updates, patching, and validation of Windows and Linux systems
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Support and maintain AWS infrastructure components (EC2, VPC, S3, IAM, Route 53, etc.)
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Execute and maintain automation scripts (PowerShell, SQL, Bash, Ruby) used for system operations
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Document all changes, incidents, and troubleshooting steps in HMS tracking systems for operational continuity
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Participate in handover and knowledge transfer sessions to ensure a smooth transition back to internal staff
Daily Responsibilities
100% hands on
The Offer
You will receive the following benefits:
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Remote flexibility
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Medical Insurance
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Dental Benefits
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Vision Benefits
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis now and in the future.
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.