Job Description: AWS Cloud Operations Engineer We are seeking a highly skilled Cloud Operations Engineer with deep expertise in AWS and a strong background in managing secure infrastructure access using StrongDM . This role involves deploying and maintaining cloud environments, automating operations, and ensuring robust monitoring and compliance. Experience with Azure or Google Cloud is a plus, but not required. Roles & Responsibilities Infrastructure & System Administration: - Deploy, manage, and optimize EC2 instances across dev, test, and production environments. - Perform system administration and troubleshooting for Linux and Windows virtual machines. - Ensure scalability and performance tuning of cloud resources. Security & Access Control: - Design and manage IAM roles, policies, and permission boundaries for secure access. - Configure and secure Amazon S3 buckets with encryption, versioning, lifecycle rules, and bucket policies. - Manage secure access to infrastructure using StrongDM , including role-based access and audit logging. Automation & Patch Management: - Implement patching strategies using AWS Systems Manager Patch Manager. - Use AWS Systems Manager (SSM) for automation, compliance, and remote VM operations. Serverless & Event-Driven Architecture: - Develop and maintain AWS Lambda functions for cloud automation tasks. - Build event-driven workflows using Amazon EventBridge to respond to system events. Monitoring & Alerts: - Set up and manage SNS notifications for system alerts and service events. - Monitor system and application health using CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and AWS Config. Documentation & Collaboration - Create and maintain runbooks, operational procedures, and environment diagrams. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support cloud initiatives and incident response. Preferred Qualifications: - AWS Certified Solutions Architect or SysOps Administrator (or equivalent). - Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like CloudFormation or Terraform.- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices. - Exposure to Azure or Google Cloud Platform is a plus. Location: Remote (WFH) Time Zone: CST (Central Standard Time) Experience Required: 3+ years Cloud Platforms :AWS (mandatory), Azure/GCP (optional)