AWS Cloud Engineer in Chicago, Illinois at Sheer Logistics

Sheer Logistics is a leading logistics services provider, with a focus on transparency and value, providing clients with a comprehensive offering of technology enabled supply chain and logistics solutions including managed transportation, multi-modal brokerage, consulting, and other complimentary services.

Our mission is to build trusting relationships that consistently deliver extraordinary results to employees, shippers, carriers and suppliers. Transparency is our foundation, because having complete information allows clients to make better decisions. It saves time, it’s better for business, it’s better for people, and ultimately, it’s better for the long-term relationships we cultivate.

Position Summary

We are seeking an AWS Cloud Engineer to support and operate our cloud infrastructure and application environments. This is a hands-on, individual contributor role focused on maintaining and improving AWS-based systems, containerized workloads, and secure network connectivity.

The ideal candidate is comfortable working directly in AWS, managing Docker-based services, supporting web and Apache-based applications, and maintaining VPN access for internal teams and external partners. This role is execution-focused and works closely with engineering, data, and operations teams.

Essential Functions

AWS & Infrastructure Operations

• Manage and support AWS infrastructure, including EC2, VPCs, security groups, IAM, and load balancers
• Monitor system health, availability, performance, and cost
• Perform routine maintenance, upgrades, and incident response for cloud resources

Container & Application Support

• Deploy, operate, and maintain Docker-based services and applications
• Support Apache-based web services and related application components
• Troubleshoot application, infrastructure, and connectivity issues across environments

Networking & Security

• Configure and maintain VPN solutions (e.g., OpenVPN, WireGuard, or AWS Client VPN)
• Support secure access for employees, vendors, and systems
• Apply basic cloud security with best practices and access controls

Automation & Operational Improvements

• Assist with basic automation of deployments, infrastructure tasks, and operational workflows
• Improve reliability, documentation, and monitoring over time
• Follow established standards and help identify areas for incremental improvement

Education and/or Experience

• 2–4 years of hands-on experience working in AWS
• Practical experience with:
• • EC2, VPCs, IAM, security groups
  • Docker and containerized applications
  • Linux-based systems
• Experience supporting web servers or services (Apache preferred)
• Working knowledge of VPN technologies and networking fundamentals
• Ability to troubleshoot infrastructure and application issues end-to-end

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with:
• • Apache Nifi
  • AWS CloudWatch or similar monitoring tools
  • Infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar)
  • CI/CD pipelines
• Familiarity with cost-awareness and basic cloud optimization
• Exposure to data or analytics workloads in cloud environments

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• HRA and FSA
• 401K retirement plan
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Short and Long-Term Disability Income
• Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program