AWS Cloud Engineer Intern

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As an AWS Cloud Engineering Intern you will support the team in consolidating multiple AWS accounts into a single centralized account while ensuring minimal downtime and seamless migration of all services. This role involves hands-on learning in cloud infrastructure management migration strategies and best practices for AWS environments.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assist in assessing and inventorying resources across multiple AWS accounts including EC2 instances S3 buckets VPCs IAM roles databases (e.g. RDS DynamoDB) and other services to identify dependencies and migration requirements.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to develop and execute migration plans using tools like AWS Migration Hub AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) or AWS Server Migration Service (SMS) to transfer resources with zero or minimal disruption.
• Implement automation scripts and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates (e.g. using AWS CloudFormation or Terraform) to replicate and deploy configurations in the target consolidated account.
• Monitor and test migrated services for functionality performance and security compliance troubleshooting issues to ensure no data loss or service interruptions.
• Document migration processes including steps taken challenges encountered and lessons learned to create reusable guides for future consolidations.
• Participate in cost optimization analysis post-migration identifying opportunities to reduce redundancy and leverage consolidated account benefits like AWS Organizations and consolidated billing.
• Support the setup of centralized governance such as configuring AWS Organizations Service Control Policies (SCPs) and cross-account access to maintain security and compliance during and after consolidation.
• Work in an agile team environment attending daily stand-ups providing status updates and contributing to risk assessments to minimize downtime.

This internship provides exposure to real-world cloud engineering projects and mentorship from experienced AWS professionals.

Required Skills

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelors program in Computer Science Information Technology Engineering or a related field.
• Basic understanding of AWS core services including EC2 S3 VPC IAM RDS and Lambda; AWS certifications like AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or Developer Associate are a plus but not required.
• Familiarity with cloud migration concepts such as lift-and-shift re-platforming or refactoring and tools like AWS Migration Services.
• Proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language (e.g. Python Bash or PowerShell) for automation tasks.
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as AWS CloudFormation or Terraform for managing cloud resources.
• Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail especially in minimizing downtime and ensuring data integrity during migrations.
• Basic understanding of networking security best practices (e.g. least privilege access encryption) and compliance standards (e.g. GDPR HIPAA if applicable).
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to document processes clearly and collaborate in a team setting.
• Prior internship or project experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred) is advantageous but enthusiasm for learning AWS technologies is essential.

This position is ideal for motivated students eager to gain practical experience in AWS cloud engineering and contribute to efficient scalable infrastructure solutions. This position is for an initial period of 4 months.

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