AWS Cloud Engineer - Day rate contractPosition:AWS Cloud EngineerType:Day-rate contractLocation:Dublin/HybridStart Date:Q1 2026Please note, you must be based in Ireland with the relevant visa to be considered for this role.We are seeking a skilled AWS Cloud Engineer to join one of our niche consulting clients who has expertise in workload migrations and operational experience. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, deploying, and managing scalable cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability, security, and efficiency. They will also play a key role in automating cloud deployments, optimizing performance, and troubleshooting infrastructure-related issues.Key functions;Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Design, implement, and maintain AWS infrastructure using Terraform.Cloud Operations: Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize cloud environments for performance, security, and cost efficiency.Automation & CI/CD: Develop automation scripts and pipelines using tools like Terraform, Ansible, AWS CDK, or GitHub Actions.Security & Compliance: Capable of implementing best practices for security, identity management, and compliance (IAM, VPC, encryption, logging).Observability & Monitoring: Set up and maintain monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions (CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana).Incident Management: Respond to and resolve production incidents, ensuring minimal downtime and fast recovery.Collaboration: Work closely with developers, DevOps teams, and security teams to support cloud-based applications.Documentation: Maintain clear and up-to-date documentation for cloud infrastructure and automation processes.Experience required:5+ years of hands-on experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, VPC, CloudWatch, SSM, SSO, etc.).Strong experience with Terraform for infrastructure automation.Experience with cloud operations, monitoring, and incident response.Familiarity with Linux systems administration and scripting (Bash, Python, or PowerShell).Strong knowledge of networking concepts (VPC, VPN, DNS, Load Balancing, Security Groups).Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools.Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.Good communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.Please apply with your CV in the strictest of confidence. All applications must have valid working rights in Ireland and be able to prove same.