AWS Cloud Engineer

Job Description Must-Have Technical Skills

• Cloud
  
  Infrastructure: AWS services: EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, Lambda, RDS, Route 53, ELB, Cloud Front, Auto Scaling Serverless architecture design using Lambda, API Gateway, and Dynamo
  
  DB Containerization:
  Docker and orchestration with ECS or EKS (Kubernetes).
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC):
  Terraform (preferred), AWS Cloud Formation Hands‑on experience creating reusable modules and managing cloud resources via code.
• Automation & CI/CD:
  Jenkins, Git Hub Actions, Git Lab CI/CD, AWS Code Pipeline Automating deployments and configuration management.
• Scripting & Programming:
  Proficiency in Python, Bash, or Power Shell for automation and tooling.
• Monitoring & Logging:
  Cloud Watch, Cloud Trail, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack.
• Networking: VPC design, Subnets, NAT Gateway, VPN, Direct Connect, Load Balancing Security Groups, NACLs, and route tables.
• Security & Compliance: IAM policies and roles, KMS, Secrets Manager, Config, Guard Duty Implementing encryption, access controls, and least privilege policies Must-Have.

• Problem Solving:
  Ability to troubleshoot complex infrastructure and networking issues under pressure.
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Experience working cross-functionally with developers, Dev Ops, and security teams.
• Documentation:
  Creating runbooks, architectural diagrams, and configuration documentation.
• Project Ownership:
  Taking initiative and full ownership of AWS environments from design to operations.
• Cost Awareness:
  Understanding of AWS billing, cost optimization techniques, and budgeting.
• Adaptability & Learning Agility:
  Willingness to learn new AWS services and emerging technologies quickly.
• Agile Practices:
  Comfortable working in Agile/Scrum environments, using tools like Jira and Confluence.

• Design, implement, and maintain AWS cloud infrastructure following best practices.
• Build and manage highly available, secure, and scalable environments.
• Develop Infrastructure as Code templates to automate resource provisioning.
• Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines for fast and reliable deployments.
• Monitor and troubleshoot production systems and performance issues.
• Ensure cloud security by managing IAM, encryption, and compliance configurations.
• Optimize cloud usage and manage costs through analysis and recommendations.
• Stay updated with AWS announcements, new services, and community best practices.
• Participate in architecture reviews and contribute to technical design decisions.
• Support disaster recovery planning, backup strategies, and incident response.

• Discretionary Annual Incentive.
• Comprehensive Medical Coverage:
  Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.
• Family Support:
  Maternal & Parental Leaves.
• Insurance Options:
  Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.
• Convenience & Professional Growth:
  Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.
• Time Off:
  Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.
• Legal & Financial Assistance:
  Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.
• Salary Range: $110,000 - $130,000 a year.

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