AWS Dev Ops Engineer - SaaS

Stanbridge University is seeking a highly skilled AWS Cloud Specialist to support and evolve our cloud infrastructure as we continue to modernize our IT environment. This role requires deep AWS expertise, a strong background supporting PHP and MySQL production workloads, and demonstrated success maintaining scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud platforms.

The AWS Cloud Specialist will play a critical role in ensuring our LMS platform maintains 99.99% uptime
, while driving initiatives such as zero-downtime deployments, comprehensive disaster recovery planning, cloud cost optimization, and the migration of legacy LAMP applications to AWS. If you thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and are passionate about advancing cloud capabilities that directly support student success, we encourage you to apply.

• This position requires on campus presence in Irvine CA.
• Design, build, and maintain a scalable, secure cloud ecosystem on AWS that supports our rapidly growing LMS platform.
• Provide Dev Ops support and performance tuning for legacy PHP and MySQL applications, ensuring stability and security during the migration phase.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement seamless rollout strategies and quick rollback mechanisms, ensuring uninterrupted service availability.
• Develop, document, and test a comprehensive disaster recovery plan that meets strict RTO and RPO targets, validating its effectiveness through simulated tests.
• Identify and implement targeted cost-saving initiatives aimed at reducing monthly AWS spending by 10–15% while maintaining or enhancing system performance.
• Plan and lead the phased migration of legacy, on-premises PHP/MySQL applications to AWS (EC2, RDS), ensuring sustained performance and 99.99% uptime throughout the process.

• 5+ years of experience with AWS cloud services, including hands-on experience with EC2, RDS, Lambda, and other core AWS tools.
• Experience working in a SaaS environment.
• Hands-on experience administering and optimizing PHP applications and MySQL databases in production, including performance tuning, CI/CD pipelines, and backup/restore procedures.
• Experience working with containerized applications using Docker
  , and familiarity with Kubernetes or managed Kubernetes services (e.g., EKS) in production or near-production environments.
• Strong understanding of cloud architecture best practices.
• Demonstrated experience in implementing zero-downtime deployments and designing robust disaster recovery plans.
• Proven track record migrating LAMP (Linux, Apache/Nginx, MySQL, PHP) workloads to AWS or similar cloud environments.
• Experience in cost optimization strategies in cloud environments, with measurable outcomes.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage complex technical projects.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, capable of collaborating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams and driving technical transformation initiatives in fast-paced environments.
• Related experience may include AWS Cloud Engineer, AWS Infrastructure & Reliability Engineer, AWS Dev Ops Engineer, AWS Platform Specialist .

• Pay Range: $90,000 – $120,000 per year (dependent on experience and education)

• A job-related assessment may be required during the interview process.
• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and be physically present in the office (unless otherwise noted).
• Employment verification will be conducted to validate work experience per accreditation standards.
• Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Standard office/classroom/lab or clinical setting.
• Duties are typically performed while sitting at a desk or computer workstation.
• May include time spent in skills labs or bedside environments as required by the program.
• Subject to frequent interruptions, noise from talking or office equipment, and demanding timelines.
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