Kforce has a client in Charlotte, NC that is seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer (AWS/Terraform). Summary: We are seeking an experienced Senior Cloud Engineer to join our platform team, supporting applications running on AWS and assisting in a large-scale migration effort from on-premises Linux systems to AWS. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Terraform, Linux, AWS, and security best practices, with a proven track record of migrating workloads from on-prem to cloud environments. This is a hands-on role focused on building, modifying, and automating infrastructure deployments while ensuring compliance with IT security standards. Responsibilities: * Lead and execute migration efforts from on-premises Linux systems to AWS, ensuring delivery before year-end deadlines * Design, build, and maintain infrastructure using Terraform, leveraging CI/CD pipelines for automation * Collaborate with internal AWS-experienced team members to streamline migration activities * Integrate with Active Directory and manage code repositories in GitLab or Bitbucket * Implement and manage security controls, including access controls and vulnerability management * Support database migrations and administration for SQL Server and PostgreSQL * Develop and maintain scripts in Shell or Python to support automation and operational needs * Assist in platform monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance optimization * Ensure compliance with IT security's Spec Flow 2.0 standards across deployments