AWS Cloud Engineer | Cloud Infrastructure, Automation, Security, Kubernetes, and Cost Optimization

Synechron is seeking a highly skilled AWS Cloud Engineer to oversee the deployment management and optimization of cloud infrastructure supporting enterprise applications. This role involves designing scalable secure and cost-effective cloud environments automating infrastructure provisioning and ensuring continuous system performance and security. The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to support cloud migration initiatives optimize cloud resources and uphold high standards of operational excellence and security compliance.

Software Requirements

• Required:

  • Hands-on experience with AWS services including EC2 S3 VPC Auto Scaling CloudFormation IAM and Load Balancing

  • Proficiency in infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation for provisioning and managing cloud resources

  • Strong scripting skills in PowerShell Bash or Python for automation and operational tasks

  • Experience with cloud monitoring and observability tools like CloudWatch Datadog or Splunk

  • Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes or ECS (Elastic Container Service)

  • Familiarity with security best practices including identity management encryption and compliance standards (e.g. PCI DSS GDPR)

• Preferred:

  • Experience with multi-cloud or hybrid cloud architectures supporting enterprise deployments

  • Knowledge of DevOps tools such as Jenkins GitLab CI or Azure DevOps

  • Certification in AWS Solutions Architect or equivalent cloud security certifications

Overall Responsibilities

• Design deploy and manage scalable cloud infrastructure supporting enterprise applications and services

• Automate provisioning configuration and deployment processes to support CI/CD pipelines and operational efficiency

• Collaborate with development security and operations teams to implement secure reliable and cost-effective cloud solutions

• Monitor cloud systems troubleshoot performance bottlenecks and optimize resource utilization and costs

• Support cloud migration projects by assessing existing infrastructure and designing scalable solutions

• Establish and enforce cloud security compliance and governance standards

• Develop and maintain documentation related to architecture processes and operational procedures

• Lead incident response efforts perform root cause analyses and implement automation to reduce downtime

Technical Skills (By Category)

• Cloud Platforms:
  Required: AWS (preferred) Azure or GCP with experience supporting large-scale deployments
  Preferred: Multi-cloud support and hybrid environment management

• Infrastructure as Code:
  Terraform CloudFormation or similar tools for automated resource provisioning

• Containerization & Orchestration:
  Docker Kubernetes ECS or EKS for container deployment and management

• Automation & Scripting:
  Python Bash PowerShell for automating configurations and operational tasks

• Monitoring & Logging:
  CloudWatch Datadog Splunk Prometheus Grafana

• Security & Compliance:
  Identity and Access Management (IAM) encryption standards network security data privacy regulations

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of experience managing cloud infrastructure in enterprise environments

• Proven expertise designing and supporting scalable high-availability cloud solutions

• Strong background in automating cloud provisioning deployment and monitoring processes

• Experience supporting cloud migration initiatives and hybrid architectures

• Industry experience in finance healthcare or large enterprise IT is preferred but not mandatory

Day-to-Day Activities

• Design and implement scalable cloud infrastructure supporting cloud-native applications and services

• Automate deployment configuration and scaling processes supporting CI/CD pipelines

• Collaborate with development security and operations teams to optimize infrastructure and troubleshoot issues

• Monitor cloud environments proactively resolve incidents and optimize system performance and costs

• Conduct security audits enforce compliance standards and maintain operational documentation

• Support cloud migration projects by analyzing existing environments and designing target architectures

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Information Technology or related field

• 8 years of experience supporting cloud infrastructure DevOps or platform engineering in large environments

• Relevant cloud certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect Azure Solutions Architect or equivalent highly preferred

• Proven track record supporting enterprise cloud deployments supporting critical business operations

Professional Competencies

• Strong analytical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills for cloud environments

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills for cross-team collaboration

• Leadership qualities to guide automation and operational excellence initiatives

• Strategic thinking to optimize cloud costs security and scalability

• Adaptability to evolving cloud technologies and industry best practices

• Time management skills to prioritize tasks and ensure timely project delivery