AWS Cloud Engineer - Storage Specialist

Job Title: AWS Cloud Engineer - Storage Specialist (Contract)

Department: Group Technology

Location: Philadelphia

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $600 and $700 per day.

* (see below footnote for additional compensation and benefits information).

Company overview

Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning approximately 30 countries and regions. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions:
Wealth Management, Investment Management, and Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking). Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership. For further information about Nomura, visit ;br>
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Division Overview:

The Information Technology department at Nomura is at the forefront of innovation, driving technology solutions that empower our business and enhance client experiences. We leverage cutting-edge technologies to develop and maintain robust systems and infrastructure, ensuring the security, reliability, and efficiency of our operations. Join our team and be part of a dynamic and collaborative environment that embraces technological advancements to deliver value and drive our digital transformation journey

Role Description:

We are seeking a skilled AWS Cloud Engineer with specialized experience in cloud storage solutions to join our infrastructure team. This position requires 3-5 years of hands-on experience designing, implementing, and managing AWS storage services in enterprise environments.

Key Responsibilities

Storage Architecture & Design

• Design and implement scalable storage solutions using AWS services including S3, EBS, EFS, FSx, and Storage Gateway
• Develop storage strategies that optimize performance, cost, and data lifecycle management
• Create and maintain storage architecture documentation and best practices

Infrastructure Management

• Deploy and manage AWS storage infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Cloud Formation)
• Monitor storage performance, capacity, and costs using Cloud Watch and third-party tools
• Implement automated backup and disaster recovery solutions
• Manage data migration projects between on-premises and cloud environments

Security & Compliance

• Implement storage security best practices including encryption at rest and in transit
• Configure IAM policies and access controls for storage resources
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements
• Conduct regular security assessments and remediation

Optimization & Troubleshooting

• Analyze storage usage patterns and implement cost optimization strategies
• Troubleshoot storage performance issues and implement solutions
• Optimize data transfer and access patterns for improved application performance

Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required:

Technical Skills

• 3-5 years of experience with AWS cloud services, specifically storage solutions
• Proficiency with AWS storage services: S3, EBS, EFS, FSx, Storage Gateway, Data Sync
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, Cloud Formation, CDK)
• Strong understanding of networking concepts and VPC configuration
• Knowledge of backup and disaster recovery and life-cycle management strategies
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (Cloud Watch, Cloud Trail)

Certifications

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate (required)
• AWS Certified Sys Ops Administrator or AWS Certified Dev Ops Engineer (preferred)
• Additional AWS specialty certifications in storage or security (plus)

General Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash, Power Shell)
• Experience with version control systems (Git)
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and Dev Ops practices
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication and documentation abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with hybrid cloud storage solutions
• Knowledge of data…