AWS DevOps Engineer (Strong exp in WAF & FinOps)
We are looking for a highly skilled AWS DevOps Engineer with strong expertise in Web Application Firewall (WAF) configurations and FinOps (Cloud Financial Management) practices. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing cloud infrastructure and security solutions, while also driving cost efficiency across AWS services. Key Responsibilities: Design, build, and maintain scalable and secure AWS infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation . Implement and manage AWS WAF rules and policies to secure web applications against common vulnerabilities and threats. Monitor, analyze, and optimize AWS usage and cost across environments following FinOps principles. Automate CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins , GitHub Actions , or AWS CodePipeline . Work closely with cross-functional teams including security, finance, and development to ensure cloud strategies align with business objectives. Enable cost visibility , anomaly detection, and budgeting controls in multi-account AWS environments. Conduct regular infrastructure and security audits to ensure compliance and best practices. Troubleshoot and resolve issues in development, test, and production environments. Maintain clear documentation for infrastructure, processes, and best practices. Required Skills & Qualifications: 8+ years of overall IT experience with a minimum of 5 years in AWS DevOps roles. Deep understanding of AWS services , including EC2, S3, RDS, CloudTrail, Lambda, CloudFront, and VPC. Hands-on experience with AWS WAF , Shield, and other security tools. Practical knowledge of FinOps frameworks and cost optimization techniques. Experience with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes (EKS preferred). Strong scripting skills (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation tasks. Proficiency in monitoring tools (e.g., CloudWatch , Prometheus , Grafana ). Excellent understanding of CI/CD principles and tools. Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate in a remote, distributed team environment. AWS Certification (DevOps Engineer – Professional or Solutions Architect – Associate/Professional) is mandatory . Preferred: Familiarity with AWS Control Tower and AWS Organizations. Experience in managing cost allocation tags, budgets, and alerts using AWS Cost Explorer and Budgets. Background in regulated environments (e.g., finance, healthcare) is a plus. Show more Show less