Remote AWS Cloud Engineer

Job#: 1370068

Job Description:

Apex Systems is looking for an AWS Cloud Engineer in a 100% remote work setting.

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and certified AWS Cloud Engineer to join our dynamic team. As an AWS Cloud Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and maintaining our cloud infrastructure while ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of our cloud-based applications and services. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to streamline deployment processes, optimize performance, and drive automation.

Responsibilities:

1. **Build and Manage AWS Infrastructure:**

   - Design, deploy, and manage AWS infrastructure following best practices.

   - Create and maintain cloud resources such as EC2 instances, S3 buckets, RDS databases, and more.

2. **CICD Pipeline Development:**

   - Develop and maintain robust Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CICD) pipelines using tools like AWS CodePipeline, Jenkins, or GitLab CI/CD.

   - Automate deployment and testing processes to ensure rapid and reliable releases.

3. **Kubernetes Expertise:**

   - Demonstrate a strong understanding of Kubernetes, including cluster management, container orchestration, and troubleshooting.

   - Manage Kubernetes clusters and workloads efficiently.

4. **AWS Service Utilization:**

   - Utilize a wide range of AWS services and features, including but not limited to VPC, IAM, Lambda, CloudWatch, and more, to optimize infrastructure and application performance.

5. **Security and Compliance:**

   - Implement and enforce security best practices and compliance standards to protect data and applications.

   - Perform regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.

6. **Monitoring and Performance Optimization:**

   - Set up monitoring and alerting systems to proactively identify and resolve performance bottlenecks.

   - Continuously optimize AWS resources to achieve cost-efficiency.

7. **Documentation and Knowledge Sharing:**

   - Maintain clear and up-to-date documentation of AWS infrastructure, configurations, and processes.

   - Collaborate with team members to share knowledge and best practices.

8. **Disaster Recovery Planning:**

   - Develop and test disaster recovery plans to ensure business continuity in case of system failures or data loss.

9. **AWS Certification:**

   - Maintain AWS certifications and stay current with AWS services and updates.

Qualifications:

- AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, or equivalent certifications.

- Proven experience in building and managing AWS infrastructure.

- Proficiency in Kubernetes and containerization technologies.

- Strong scripting and automation skills (e.g., Python, Shell).

- Experience with CICD tools and pipeline development.

- Familiarity with infrastructure as code (IAC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.

- Knowledge of best practices in security and compliance.

- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

If you are a passionate AWS Cloud Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced and innovative environment, we encourage you to apply. Join us in shaping the future of our cloud infrastructure and contribute to the success of our organization.

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