AWS Cloud Engineer (Freelance)

We are looking for an engineer that can start as soon as possible. This is an assignment until 01-12-2026.

As an AWS Engineer you will contribute to the team that provides the AWS Landing zone and ready-to-use AWS services which will help our Application Developers achieve quicker time to market of business functionality that runs on secure and compliant AWS platform services. 

What you are going to do

• Assist with the creation of Terraform Modules based on existing CDK Constructs

• Assist with the creation of compliance mechanisms (i.e. Checkov custom checks) to validate Terraform based on tailored security guidelines
• Assist with the automation and maintenance of Terraform test deployments against AWS using CI/CD (Azure DevOps)
• Maintenance of Terraform Artifact deployments

What we offer you

Our people are the driving force behind our organisation. We value the knowledge and expertise you bring. We believe that your temporary commitment can take our organization to a higher level. We offer you:

• Competitive hourly rate depending on your knowledge and experience
• A 5-month assignment until December 2026
• Hybrid way of working, partly from home and partly from the office in The Hague
• International working environment with loads of knowledge sharing

Who you are

We are looking for a professional with:

• Terraform and CDK Expertise: 5+ years of hands-on experience with Terraform, including module design, state management, and remote backends
• AWS Knowledge: Deep understanding of AWS services, IAM policies, networking, and security configurations
• Security Focus: Experience implementing hardened configurations and security controls in cloud infrastructure
• Programming experience: Medior to senior Python experience. Good to have Typescript knowledge
• DevOps Tooling: Familiarity with Azure devops, CI/CD on Azure Devops, and infrastructure automation
• IaC Testing: Experience with infrastructure testing tools (e.g., Terratest, Checkov)
• Collaboration & Communication: Strong ability to work across teams and communicate technical concepts clearly

Who you will work with

The team consists of 10 AWS engineers and the work atmosphere is professional and fun.

At NN we work hybrid. We combine working from home and working in the office. Teams can meet online or in person. You and your team agree on what suits you best. We have set up our offices in such a way that there is a suitable place for every type of work. The official location for this job is The Hague.

Any questions?

If you have any questions about the job, you can reach out to Nina Moekotte (Talent Acquisition Specialist) via nina.moekotte@nn-group.com.