Operations Engineer Jobs in Birmingham, AL (NOW HIRING)

Responsibilities
We are seeking a skilled AWS Administrator to manage, maintain, and optimize our cloud infrastructure. This role is responsible for ensuring high availability, performance, security, and cost-efficiency of our AWS environment.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, deploy, and manage AWS cloud infrastructure (EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, Lambda, IAM, etc.).
• Monitor system performance, uptime, and security using AWS tools and third-party solutions.
• Implement and maintain backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans.
• Manage IAM roles, policies, and security best practices.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning using tools like CloudFormation or CDK.
• Deploy and manage containerized workloads using Docker, Kubernetes, ECS/EKS, etc.
• Optimize cloud costs and resource utilization.
• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and application issues.
• Collaborate with development teams to support CI/CD tools and pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, etc.).
• Maintain documentation for architecture, processes, and configurations.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
High School Diploma/GED Required

1. Bachelor's Degree (Technical Degree Preferred) and 4 Years Relevant Experience

OR

1. 6 Years Relevant Experience

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:
Backup/Recovery | Build Automation | Cloud Computing | Dev OPS | Release Management | Security Engineering | Software Development Lifecycle Management | Software Process Improvement | System Monitoring | Upgrades Management | Bug Tracking Software | Cloud Platform as a Service (PaaS) Software | DevOps Container Software | Integrated Development Environment (IDE) Software | Other DevOps Software | Source Code Management Software | Programming Language | Database Management System
OTHER POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:
Safety: Safety is an integral component of Altec's culture. Every job within our organization has a responsibility for identifying, addressing and eliminating hazards for themselves, their teammates and our customers.
Quality: All jobs within Altec include a commitment to quality; this commitment requires ensuring appropriate checks are in place to successfully meet all internal and external customer specifications.
Financial Responsibilities: Associates are trusted to manage and spend Company's money as they would their own, exercise good judgement and operation on behalf of the Company in a cost-efficient manner.
Teamwork: Team Altec is our competitive advantage; associates are expected to participate and productively collaborate to support our goals, initiatives and customers.
Continuous Improvement: The Altec Production System is built on a foundation of lean thinking and rapid continuous improvement. This requires associates to actively participate in our see and solve culture through solving issues for themselves, their teammates and our customers.
Integrity: Associates are responsible for their actions. It is incumbent that every associate maintains an uncompromised adherence to ethical and moral values in business dealings.
Enterprise-Wide Responsibilities:

• Lead continuous improvement efforts
• Train and mentor team members
• May have direct reports (less than 50% of time is spent on supervisory activities)
• Continued enhancement of skills and knowledge base
• Travel up to 10% may be required, specific assignments may have additional travel requirements
• All other duties as assigned

Experience Level Adjustmnt
Should the selected candidate meet the qualifications of a more experienced level in the career path, the job level may be adjusted.
Benefits
Altec offers a competitive salary that rewards performance and dedication, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Program
• Retirement 401(k) Traditional or Roth Program Options with Company Match
• Vacation and Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance and Mental Health/Substance Abuse Program
• Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Additional Wellness Programs and Rewards Available

Why Join Altec?
If you're considering a career with Altec, there's never been a better time to join us! Our company was founded on values that place the customer first and prioritize our people as our greatest strength. Over the years, those values and our talented associates have helped us to earn the trust and confidence of customers worldwide. Today, Altec is an innovative, financially sound company that sets the standard of excellence in design, manufacturing and service - and that's why we're the ideal place for you to grow your career.
Founded in 1929, Altec is a privately held company headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. Altec specializes in the manufacture, sale and service of aerial devices, digger derricks, cranes and specialty equipment for the electric utility, telecommunications, tree care, construction, and light and signs markets. We help our customers dig deeper and reach higher in more than 100 countries around the world.
EEO Statement
Altec Industries, Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain affirmative action plans to recruit, retain, develop, and promote qualified individuals without unlawful consideration of race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Altec strives to maintain a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, where associates are treated with respect and dignity.