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Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced AWS Cloud Engineer with a strong background in DevOps practices and the ability to manage and optimize AWS and Azure cloud infrastructures. The ideal candidate will focus on building secure, scalable, and efficient cloud solutions while ensuring adherence to security best practices. AWS Certifications and proven expertise in cloud security and infrastructure management are essential.
Key Responsibilities:
Cloud Infrastructure Management
* Design, deploy, and maintain highly scalable, available, and secure solutions on AWS and Azure platforms.
* Automate infrastructure provisioning, scaling, and monitoring using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or Cloud Formation.
* Implement and manage hybrid cloud architectures.
DevOps Practices
* Develop CI/CD pipelines to streamline application development and deployment processes using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or AWS Code Pipeline.
* Manage version control, testing, and continuous monitoring tools to ensure seamless deployments.
* Automate system and application configurations with tools like Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
* Jira
Security and Compliance
* Implement and enforce security policies, identity and access management (IAM), and encryption mechanisms in line with industry standards.
* Perform regular security audits, vulnerability assessments, and incident response.
* Ensure compliance with standards such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, or HIPAA.
Collaboration and Leadership
* Work closely with software development teams to integrate cloud solutions into workflows.
* Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex infrastructure and application issues.
* Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers.
Monitoring and Optimization
* Set up robust monitoring and alerting systems using tools like Cloud Watch, X Ray, or Prometheus.
* Optimize cloud costs, resource utilization, and application performance.
Qualifications:
Required Skills and Expertise:
* 10+ years of hands-on experience in cloud engineering, with a focus on AWS and Azure.
* Proficiency in DevOps practices, including CI/CD, IaC, and automation tools.
* Strong knowledge of cloud security best practices and tools.
* Expertise in Linux/Windows systems administration.
* Solid understanding of containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes/EKS/AKS).
Certifications:
* AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional or Associate) – Mandatory.
* AWS Certified Security Specialty or similar certification – Highly preferred.
* Azure Solutions Architect or Azure DevOps Engineer certification – Preferred.
Soft Skills:
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Excellent communication and team collaboration abilities.
* Proactive and adaptable in dynamic environments.
Preferred Skills:
* Experience with hybrid cloud or multi-cloud strategies.
* Familiarity with scripting languages like Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
* Hands-on experience with database services (e.g., RDS, DynamoDB, Azure SQL)