AWS Image Automation Engineer

**AWS Image Automation Engineer** **Anywhere** **Type:** Contract **Category:** DevOps **Industry:** Technology **Workplace Type:** Remote **Reference ID:** JN -122025-104586 **Date Posted:** 12/01/2025 **Shortcut:** + Description + Recommended Jobs **Description:** **100% Remote** Our client is seeking an experienced **AWS Image Automation Engineer** to design and implement automated solutions for creating and managing MacOS, Windows, and Linux images on AWS. This role involves leveraging tools like Ansible, Packer, Terraform, and Python scripting to ensure secure, efficient, and scalable image provisioning across enterprise environments. _Due to client requirement, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance._ Rate: $70 - $80 / hr. w2 **Responsibilities:** + Design, develop, and maintain automated processes for creating and managing MacOS, Windows & Linux images on AWS. + Utilize configuration management and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools such as Ansible, Packer, and Terraform. + Implement and manage automation scripts, preferably using Python + Collaborate with DevOps, Security, and Infrastructure teams to ensure efficient and secure image provisioning. + Ensure compliance with security standards and best practices in image management. **Experience Requirements:** + 5+ years automating infrastructure in AWS with tools like Ansible, Packer and Terraform + 5+ years Scripting and automation preferably with Python + 5+ years of configuration experience with MacOS, Windows and Linux systems + 1+ year using virtualization & containers would be huge plus + Experience troubleshooting OS and cloud infrastructure issues + AWS _Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range._ _W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality._ _Please be advised- If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please confirm that they have an Eliassen.com email address and never provide personal or financial information to anyone who is not clearly associated with Eliassen Group. If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact [email protected]._ _About Eliassen Group:_ _Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate._ _Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status._ _Don't miss out on our referral program! If we hire a candidate that you refer us to then you can be eligible for a $1,000 referral check!_