• Network Cloud Engineer

    Motion Recruitment Partners (Boston, MA)


    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