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Job Title :  Sr AWS Cloud Engineer

Location :   Ct, Plantation, FL 33324

Duration : Long Term Contract

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Job Description:

Role will play a critical part in executing our multi-account AWS strategy using Control Tower and Landing Zone, and driving automation through Infrastructure as Code with Terraform and CI/CD pipelines in GitHub actions. The ideal candidate will assist in transforming our application stack by migrating from traditional web servers to AWS serverless infrastructure using Lambda, as well as migrating existing workloads and resources into new AWS accounts. They will also support both Windows and Linux environments, work across a broad set of AWS services, and collaborate closely with development teams using Python, Angular, and React.

 Duties and Responsibilities:

• While other duties might be assigned by the supervisor or a supervisor's delegate, the xxx's primary responsibilities include the following:
• Design, build, and maintain secure, scalable cloud infrastructure using Terraform and AWS best practices
• Implement and manage AWS multi-account environments via Landing Zone and Control Tower
• Assist in the transition from traditional server-based architectures to serverless solutions using AWS Lambda
• Design and implement a Desktop as a Service solution to improve security, enhance flexibility, simplify IT management and provide cost savings
• Automate infrastructure deployment and application delivery using GitHub Actions and CI/CD pipelines
• Migrate workloads from existing environments into new AWS accounts, ensuring minimal downtime
• Support and maintain Linux and Windows-based systems in our cloud environments
• Configure and manage core AWS services, including EC2, ECS, VPC, IAM, RDS, ELB, WAF, Transit Gateways, and Cloud WAN
• Administer and support database technologies including MSSQL, MySQL, and PostgreSQL
• Collaborate with software development teams working with Python, Angular, and React to ensure infrastructure aligns with application needs
• Monitor and optimize cloud infrastructure for performance, security, and cost efficiency, implementing improvements as needed
• Architect all solutions based on the organization's business processes and best practices, optimizing for performance, scalability, and cost efficiency
• Resolve complex technical issues by analyzing and formulating solutions based on industry best practices
• Maintain clear and up-to-date documentation of our cloud architecture, procedures, and best practices

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field
• 3+ years of experience as a Cloud Engineer or similar role working in an enterprise environment
• Advanced knowledge of cloud technologies and cloud infrastructure
• Strong experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code
• Experience with AWS Landing Zones and Control Tower
• Hands-on experience deploying Desktop as a Service solutions like Amazon WorkSpaces
• Advanced proficiency with Linux and Windows administration in cloud environments
• Hands-on experience with GitHub and GitHub Actions for CI/CD automation
• In-depth knowledge of AWS services, including but not limited to EC2, ECS, VPC, IAM, RDS, S3, ELB, WAF, Lambda, Transit Gateway, and Cloud WAN
• Experience supporting MSSQL, MySQL, and PostgreSQL in production environments
• Scripting and automation skills
• Familiarity with Angular, Python, and React to support integration with infrastructure
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• 5+ years of Cloud Engineering experience in complex, enterprise environments
• Must possess hands on experience implementing a service catalog with serverless computer services
• Must possess experience standing up an AWS Control Tower (this will be their first project)
• Must possess experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code
• Must possess experience with Desktop as a Service solutions like Amazon WorkSpaces VDI solutions or AVD
• Must posses experience with DevOps (they are implementing DevSecOps)
• In-depth knowledge of AWS services, including but not limited to EC2, ECS, VPC, IAM, RDS, S3, ELB, WAF, Lambda, Transit Gateway, and Cloud WAN
• Hands-on experience with GitHub and GitHub Actions for CI/CD automation
• Advanced proficiency with Linux and Windows administration in cloud environments
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to be able to work independently and as a part of a collaborative team.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect or AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional Certifications.

Preferred

• Experience in cloud migrations or building greenfield cloud environments.
• Familiarity with cloud security best practices and compliance frameworks.