Kforce has a client that is seeking an AWS Cloud Engineer/Operations in Washington, DC. Responsibilities: * AWS Infrastructure Management: Maintain and optimize AWS cloud infrastructure to support scalable, resilient applications; Monitor system health, troubleshoot performance issues, and make adjustments to meet changing business demands * Operational Monitoring and Support: Develop and implement monitoring solutions to ensure high availability, security, and performance of AWS environments; Provide operational support and respond to incidents swiftly to minimize downtime * Automation and Scripting: Use scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) to automate routine tasks, including monitoring, backups, and deployments, to increase operational efficiency * Security and Compliance: Implement AWS security best practices, including identity and access management (IAM), data encryption, and logging; Ensure all operations align with security and compliance standards * Collaboration with Development and DevOps Teams: Work closely with development and DevOps teams to support deployment pipelines, manage configurations, and enable seamless application updates and scaling * Documentation and Process Optimization: Maintain comprehensive documentation for AWS infrastructure, operations procedures, and troubleshooting guidelines; Continuously evaluate and improve operational processes for efficiency and reliability