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We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced AWS Administrator to join a long-term project (12+ months), fully allocated and 100% hands-on. This role will backfill a senior AWS Admin with 10\u201315 years of experience and requires deep technical capability across AWS infrastructure services. This is not a team leadership role \u2014 the ideal candidate will operate independently, take full ownership of AWS administration tasks, and contribute directly to maintaining and optimizing cloud operations. Roles & Responsibilities: AWS Infrastructure Management: Provision, configure, and maintain AWS services such as EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, Lambda, RDS, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and more. Monitoring & Incident Response: Set up monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions. Respond to and resolve infrastructure issues proactively. Security & IAM: Manage IAM roles, policies, and user access with a strong focus on security best practices and compliance requirements. Automation & Scripting: Automate routine tasks using scripting (Bash, Python) and AWS CLI/SDK. Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Use tools like Terraform or CloudFormation to manage and automate infrastructure deployments and changes. Cost Optimization: Monitor resource usage and implement cost-control strategies to optimize AWS spending. Backup & Disaster Recovery: Manage backup strategies and ensure systems are resilient and recoverable. Documentation: Maintain detailed and up-to-date documentation of AWS environments, standard operating procedures, and runbooks. Qualifications & Skills 10+ years of hands-on AWS administration experience. Strong understanding of AWS core services (EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, Lambda, RDS, etc). Experience with scripting (Python, Bash, or PowerShell) and automation tooling. Proven expertise in using Terraform or CloudFormation. Deep knowledge of IAM policy creation and security best practices. Experience with monitoring tools such as CloudWatch, Prometheus, or third-party APM tools. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps principles. Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to resolve complex infrastructure issues independently. Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with remote teams. Comfortable working during US Eastern Time zone hours. Preferred Qualifications AWS Certifications (eg, SysOps Administrator Associate, Solutions Architect Associate/Professional). Experience in hybrid environments or with other cloud platforms (Azure, GCP). Familiarity with Snowflake, GitLab, or similar DevOps tooling. Work Environment Full-time remote, with preference for nearshore profiles to ensure full overlap with US ET hours. Direct individual contribution to team management responsibilities. Collaborative work with internal and client teams across multiple regions. Signs You May Be a Great Fit Impact: Play a pivotal role in shaping a rapidly growing venture studio. Culture: Thrive in a collaborative, innovative environment that values creativity and ownership. Growth: Access professional development opportunities and mentorship. Benefits: Competitive salary, health/we'llness packages, and flexible work options
