AWS Cloud Engineer

Job Description

Overview: As an AWS Cloud Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable, secure, and highly available AWS cloud infrastructure. This hands-on engineering role demands proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automation, networking, and security, along with strong collaboration across engineering and DevOps teams. You will drive optimization, ensure compliance, and support the entire lifecycle of cloud solutions. Key Responsibilities: AWS Infrastructure Design & Implementation: Design, implement, and manage highly available and scalable AWS environments. Configure and maintain VPCs, subnets, route tables, NAT gateways, and IAM policies. Optimize AWS resource utilization through auto-scaling, Savings Plans, and reserved instances. Infrastructure as Code (IaC) & Automation: Develop and maintain Terraform and CloudFormation templates for infrastructure provisioning. Automate cloud operations using AWS native tools, Python, or Bash scripting. Implement CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and AWS CodePipeline. Cloud Security & Compliance: Apply IAM, encryption, and network security best practices. Ensure adherence to SOC2, ISO27001, and NIST compliance standards. Deploy and manage security tools: AWS Security Hub, GuardDuty, AWS WAF, Macie. Monitoring & Performance Optimization: Set up and manage monitoring and alerting via AWS CloudWatch, Prometheus, and Grafana. Implement load balancing, caching, and autoscaling strategies. Troubleshoot cloud infrastructure issues and perform root cause analysis. DevOps Collaboration & Support: Partner with software developers, SREs, and DevOps to enable smooth deployments. Maintain GitOps practices for infrastructure version control. Participate in on-call rotation to handle critical incidents and infrastructure escalations. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field with 03 years of experience OR Diploma in a related field with 47 years of experience Hands-on experience with AWS services: EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, IAM, ECS/EKS, API Gateway Expertise in Terraform and CloudFormation for AWS infrastructure automation Strong knowledge of AWS networking (VPC, Direct Connect, Transit Gateway, VPN, Route 53) Experience with Linux administration, scripting (Python, Bash), and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, CodePipeline) Troubleshooting and debugging skills in cloud networking, storage, and security Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Kubernetes (EKS) and service mesh architectures Knowledge of AWS Lambda and event-driven architectures Familiarity with AWS CDK, Ansible, or Packer for cloud automation Exposure to multi-cloud environments (Azure, GCP) Familiarity with HPC, DGX Cloud Professional Certifications (preferred): AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate or Professional AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional Soft Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to work effectively with global, virtual teams Effective communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams Ability to work in a fast-paced, cloud-first environment