Hybrid AWS Cloud Engineer

at 3Core Systems, Inc

• Job title: AWS Cloud Engineer
• Job type: Contract
• Experience level: Senior, Lead
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Angular, AWS, Cloud, DynamoDB, EC2, Linux, MySQL, Postgres, Python, React, Terraform
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Plantation, United States

About the role

• AWS Cloud Engineer modernizing and scaling cloud infrastructure for 3Core Systems. Focused on implementing AWS strategies and driving automation through Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• 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 organization's 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

Requirements

• Extensive AWS experience
• Extensive experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Terraform
• Experience implementing multi-account configurations in a Landing Zone for Control Tower using Account Factory for Terraform (AFT)
• Experience building and publishing service catalogs for serverless compute services such as ECS, Fargate, S3, Lambda, DynamoDB, etc.
• Experience planning and deploying a mid- to large-scale AWS WorkSpaces rollout
• Bachelor's 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
• 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 solutions 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
• AWS certifications, e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate or Professional
• Experience in cloud migrations or building greenfield cloud environments
• Familiarity with cloud security best practices and compliance frameworks

Benefits

• 4 days onsite required
• One day remote, Friday