AWS Cloud Engineer

Posted 4 Days Ago
Detroit, MI, USA
In-Office
Entry level
Fintech • Software • Financial Services
The Role
Build and maintain AWS infrastructure using Terraform, manage ECS and Docker workloads, develop CI/CD pipelines, configure networking and security, monitor production systems, troubleshoot incidents, and improve reliability, automation, cloud security, cost management, and platform engineering practices. The role also requires documentation, runbooks, GitOps workflows, and collaboration with technology teams.
Summary Generated by Built In

At Stout, we’re dedicated to exceeding expectations in all we do – we call it Relentless Excellence ®. Both our client service and culture are second to none, stemming from our firmwide embrace of our core values: Positive and Team-Oriented, Accountable, Committed, Relationship-Focused, Super-Responsive, and being Great communicators. Sound like a place you can grow and succeed? Read on to learn more about an exciting opportunity to join our team.

Impact You’ll Make

As an AWS Cloud Engineer, you will support the reliability, scalability, and security of Stout’s cloud infrastructure. You will manage AWS environments, infrastructure automation, CI/CD pipelines, and containerized workloads while helping teams improve deployment processes and production operations.


  • Build and maintain reliable AWS infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code practices.
  • Support containerized applications and production environments with a focus on availability, security, and performance.
  • Improve deployment consistency through automated CI/CD pipelines and Git-based workflows.
  • Monitor cloud environments, respond to incidents, and address infrastructure and application reliability issues.
  • Identify opportunities to improve cloud operations, automation, security, and cost management.

What You’ll Do
  • Build, manage, and maintain AWS infrastructure using Terraform and Infrastructure as Code practices.
  • Administer AWS services including ECS, EC2, VPC, ALB/NLB, Auto Scaling, IAM, S3, Secrets Manager, and Systems Manager.
  • Manage Docker-based workloads and ECS services, including deployments, scaling, capacity management, and production troubleshooting.
  • Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using AWS CodePipeline, CodeBuild, GitHub Actions, or comparable technologies.
  • Configure and maintain AWS networking, security groups, load balancing, TLS certificates, private connectivity, and access controls.
  • Maintain monitoring, logging, and alerting through CloudWatch and related observability tools.
  • Troubleshoot production incidents involving AWS infrastructure, containers, networking, and deployment pipelines.
  • Support high availability, backup and recovery, capacity planning, cloud security, and cloud cost management.
  • Maintain infrastructure and deployment configurations in Git using peer-reviewed, GitOps-based workflows.
  • Develop and maintain operational documentation, automation, and runbooks that support reliable cloud operations.
  • Partner with technology teams to improve platform engineering practices, developer tooling, and operational processes.

What You’ll Bring
  • Strong hands-on experience managing AWS infrastructure and production environments.
  • Advanced Terraform experience, including reusable modules, remote state management, and multi-environment deployments.
  • Strong Docker and container orchestration experience, preferably with AWS ECS.
  • Experience building or supporting CI/CD pipelines using AWS CodePipeline, CodeBuild, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar tools.
  • Strong knowledge of AWS networking, including VPCs, subnets, security groups, load balancers, NAT, and IAM.
  • Experience with CloudWatch, monitoring, logging, incident response, and production troubleshooting.
  • Strong understanding of Git, Infrastructure as Code, GitOps, cloud security, and highly available AWS architectures.
  • Experience with MongoDB Atlas, OpenSearch, Redis, ElastiCache, or Valkey is preferred.
  • Familiarity with security tools such as Wazuh, Falco, Rapid7, Action1, or comparable technologies is preferred.
  • Experience with EC2 Image Builder, Lambda, SNS, Fluentd, or related AWS automation and observability tools is a plus.
  • Familiarity with PHP/Laravel, Python/Flask, Celery, and Redis-based application architectures is preferred.
  • Experience with platform engineering, developer tooling, operational automation, or runbook development is a plus.

How You’ll Thrive
  • Take ownership of cloud infrastructure and follow operational issues through resolution.
  • Apply sound judgment when troubleshooting production incidents and making infrastructure changes.
  • Balance reliability, security, performance, and cost when evaluating cloud solutions.
  • Maintain clear documentation and disciplined change management practices.
  • Collaborate effectively with engineering and technology teams to improve deployment and operational processes.
  • Stay current with AWS services, cloud infrastructure practices, and emerging technologies relevant to the environment.
  • Embody Stout’s core values: Positive and Team-Oriented, Accountable, Committed, Relationship-Focused, Super-Responsive, and Great Communicators.
  • Deliver Relentless Excellence® through reliable infrastructure, disciplined execution, and continuous improvement.

Why Stout?
At Stout, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards program with competitive compensation, benefits, and wellness options tailored to support employees at every stage of life.
We foster a culture of inclusion and respect, embracing diverse perspectives and experiences to drive innovation and success. Our leadership is committed to inclusion and belonging across the organization and in the communities we serve.
We invest in professional growth through ongoing training, mentorship, employee resource groups, and clear performance feedback, ensuring our employees are supported in achieving their career goals.
Stout provides flexible work schedules and a discretionary time off policy to promote work-life balance and help employees lead fulfilling lives.
Learn more about our benefits and commitment to your success.

https://www.stout.com/en/careers/benefits

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.

Stout is an Equal Employment Opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of valid job requirements, qualifications and merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law. 

Interested in joining a rapidly growing group of bright, ambitious professionals in a work environment that values culture, inclusion, and personal growth? Stout might just be the right place for you.

Skills Required

  • Strong hands-on experience managing AWS infrastructure and production environments
  • Advanced Terraform experience, including reusable modules, remote state management, and multi-environment deployments
  • Strong Docker and container orchestration experience, preferably with AWS ECS
  • Experience building or supporting CI/CD pipelines using AWS CodePipeline, CodeBuild, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar tools
  • Strong knowledge of AWS networking, including VPCs, subnets, security groups, load balancers, NAT, and IAM
  • Experience with CloudWatch, monitoring, logging, incident response, and production troubleshooting
  • Strong understanding of Git, Infrastructure as Code, GitOps, cloud security, and highly available AWS architectures
  • Experience with MongoDB Atlas, OpenSearch, Redis, ElastiCache, or Valkey
  • Familiarity with Wazuh, Falco, Rapid7, Action1, or comparable security tools
  • Experience with EC2 Image Builder, Lambda, SNS, Fluentd, or related AWS automation and observability tools
  • Familiarity with PHP/Laravel, Python/Flask, Celery, and Redis-based application architectures
  • Experience with platform engineering, developer tooling, operational automation, or runbook development

Stout Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Stout and has not been reviewed or approved by Stout.

  • Healthcare Strength — Benefits include two medical plan options with HSA eligibility, PPO dental with orthodontia, vision, company‑paid life and disability, and EAP support. This breadth forms a comprehensive core offering for U.S.-based professionals.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time away covers PTO, firm holidays, sabbaticals at milestone tenure, and multiple leave types including parental, bereavement, jury duty, military, and FMLA. Some groups use flexible or discretionary time‑off norms that can increase practical usability.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Work‑from‑anywhere and tech credits, wellness reimbursement, legal benefits, identity protection, and pet insurance extend value beyond core coverage. Volunteering and donation‑match programs add additional non‑cash support.

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
1,242 Employees
Year Founded: 1991

What We Do

Stout is a global advisory firm specializing in corporate finance, accounting and transaction advisory, valuation, financial disputes, claims, and investigations. We serve a range of clients, from public corporations to privately held companies in numerous industries. Our clients and their advisors rely on our premier expertise, deep industry knowledge, and unparalleled responsiveness on complex matters. Learn about our Relentless Excellence® at stout.com. Stout is a trade name for Stout Risius Ross, LLC, Stout Advisors SA, Stout GmbH, Stout Bluepeak Asia Ltd., and Stout Risius Ross Advisors, LLC, a FINRA-registered broker-dealer and SIPC member firm. The terms "Stout"​ or the "firm"​ refers to one or more of these independent advisory practices

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