AWS Cloud Engineer

Job Title: AWS Cloud Engineer

Location: Plantation FL (Hybrid 4 Days)- Local candidates

Duration: 6 Months (Contract to Hire)

Interview: Video Interview

Visa- USC/ GC Only (must work on w2/1099/Self Corp)

Job Description

Candidates must also be local to the area/non-local will work if candidates are fine to relocate at their own exp.

ROLE SUMMARY

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Cloud Engineer to join our IT organization as we modernize and scale our cloud infrastructure. This role will play a critical part in executing our multi-account AWS strategy using Control Tower 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.

Notes from AM call with the hiring manager

You can ignore the Control Tower and Serverless Computing from the JD . This is from hiring manager: Weve decided to move the Serverless Computing Service Catalog and AWS Landing Zone for Control Tower implementation to our DevSecOps project. Therefore the requirements for my Cloud Engineer role have simplified.

Managers need someone experienced in designing and deploying AWS Workspaces in mid- to large-scale environments.

Must have

Must have experience IAC Infrastructure as a code Terraform

Using Terraform to automate IAC Infrastructure as a Code to automate ECS instances (containers)

They need help migrating from ec2 to ecs

Needs to have Desktop as a service he said we can also look up VDI

Desktop as a Service (DaaS) / Cloud Desktop / VDI

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• 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 solution 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

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• AWS certifications e.g. AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate or Professional AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional
• Experience in cloud migrations or building greenfield cloud environments
• Familiarity with cloud security best practices and compliance frameworks

DUTIES AND RESONSIBILITIES:

• 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 organizations 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

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Required: Bachelors Degree Computer Science Information Technology or related field

Preferred: Masters Degree Computer Science Engineering or related field

Certifications Required- AWS certifications e.g. Solutions Architect DevOps Engineer

REQUIRED LEVEL/TYPE/YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors 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

PREFFERED LEVEL/TYPE/YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

• Masters degree in computer science Information Technology Engineering or related field
• 3 years of experience automating systems administration and deployment