AWS Platform Engineer

## AWS Platform Engineer Apply locations:
McLean, VAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
R5022375

We are seeking a highly skilled AWS Platform Engineer to build and safeguard our AWS cloud ecosystem. You will be responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle of AWS tenant accounts, ensuring a secure, cost-optimized, and observable environment. You will bridge the gap between infrastructure and development by leveraging Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and deploying advanced AI services like AWS Bedrock.
This is an on-site position that also requires participation in an on-call rotation and availability during scheduled maintenance windows.
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* Key Responsibilities:

******** Cloud Governance & Architecture
***** Account Provisioning:
Set up and configure AWS tenant accounts in alignment with the AWS Well-Architected Framework.
* Security & Compliance:
Enforce company security policies (IAM, SCPs, Guard Duty) to maintain a robust security posture across all environments.
* Resource Management:
Enable, disable, and govern the usage of core AWS services for tenants, including S3, Lambda, and Postgres (RDS).
**** AI Infrastructure Management
***** AWS Bedrock Operations:
Manage and monitor AWS Bedrock deployments, ensuring model access, throughput limits, and performance metrics are optimized for tenant needs.
* Governance:
Implement guardrails for Generative AI usage within the tenant accounts.
**** Automation & Dev Ops Enablement
***** Infrastructure as Code (IaC):
Establish and maintain IaC procedures (Terraform, Cloud Formation, or Pulumi) to streamline deployment and enable seamless Dev Ops workflows.
* Incident Management:
Configure and maintain Pager Duty integrations to ensure rapid response to infrastructure alerts and system health issues.
**** Observability & Fin Ops
***** Monitoring:
Set up comprehensive monitoring and logging stacks using Cloud Watch, X-Ray, or third-party tools to ensure 360-degree visibility.
* Fin Ops:
Implement cost-allocation tags, budgets, and reporting to drive financial accountability and identify cost-saving opportunities for tenants.
**** IP Networking
***** Manage and troubleshoot TCP/IP networking, including subnetting, routing, and network protocols (DNS, DHCP, HTTP/HTTPS, SSH).
* Analyze network traffic and diagnose network issues.
* Manage hybrid network connections.
**** Security
* **** Implement and maintain computer and systems security best practices.
* Perform vulnerability management and patch management.
* Utilize security monitoring tools (SIEM, IDS/IPS).
* Respond to security incidents and perform malware analysis.
* Implement security auditing and compliance.
* Implement and maintain least privilege access.
**** Customer Service
***** Provide prompt and professional technical support to end users.
* Clearly communicate technical information to non-technical users.
* Resolve user issues efficiently and effectively.
* Maintain a positive and helpful attitude.
**** Mentorship
* **** Mentor junior team members on technical skills and best practices.
* Provide guidance and support for career development.
* Share knowledge and expertise with the team.
**** Maintenance Windows
***** Attend scheduled maintenance windows every other month on the third Saturday.
**** On-Call Rotation
***** Participate in an on-call rotation to provide 24/7 support for critical systems.
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* Basic Qualifications:

***** AWS Expertise:
Proven experience with AWS Organizations, Control Tower, and core services (Compute, Storage, Database).
* IaC Proficiency:
Strong background in automating infrastructure with Terraform or AWS CDK.
* Observability Mindset:
Experience setting up dashboards, alerts, and log aggregation.
* Problem Solver:
Ability to manage Pager Duty rotations and lead root-cause analysis (RCA).
* Emerging Tech:
Familiarity with LLM infrastructure and AI services (specifically AWS Bedrock) is a significant plus.
* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
* Minimum of 5+ years of experience in systems administration.
* Proficiency in AWS
* Deep understanding of TCP/IP networking, network protocols, and ports.
* Strong skills…