Description We are offering a contract for a Cloud Engineer position in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Operating within the tech industry, this role calls for a proficient individual to manage, secure, and maintain our entire environment, with a focus on cloud technology. Responsibilities: • Designing and deploying our infrastructure in line with company needs and industry standards. • Implementing automation systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy. • Monitoring our IT environment and ensuring all systems are functioning optimally. • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve shared objectives. • Providing guidance and support to team members to foster skill development and problem-solving. • Managing the security of our IT environment, ensuring compliance with all relevant policies and regulations. • Utilizing tools such as Amazon CloudWatch, Amazon EC2, Ansible, Atlassian Jira, Auto Scaling, and others as necessary. • Engaging in API development tasks to improve communication between systems. • Ensuring the latest AWS technologies are leveraged for optimal performance and efficiency. • Utilizing backup technologies and cluster analysis to safeguard data and maintain system performance. Requirements • Proficiency in Amazon CloudWatch is a must for real-time monitoring and operational health insights. • Thorough knowledge of Amazon EC2 for scalable and secure compute capacity in the cloud. • Expertise in Ansible to automate apps and IT infrastructure. • Familiarity with Atlassian Jira for tracking issues and project management. • Understanding of Auto Scaling to maintain application availability and manage costs. • Experience in API Development for creating, publishing, maintaining, monitoring, and securing APIs. • Strong background in Automation to increase efficiency and improve reliability of tasks. • Proficient in AWS Technologies to build and manage applications in the cloud. • Knowledge in Backup Technologies for data protection and disaster recovery. • Experience in Cluster Analysis for examining data and grouping objects based on information found. Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do.® Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .