IT Engineer (Senior Cloud & DevOps Engineer)

Job Overview: We are seeking an experienced Cloud & DevOps Engineer with a strong background in cloud computing and a proven track record of managing AWS environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in containerization, database administration, and CI/CD pipelines, paired with a solid understanding of networking, security, and configuration management.
Key Responsibilities:

• Cloud Computing & AWS: Leverage 5+ years of cloud computing expertise to manage and optimize AWS services, including EC2, RDS, S3, VPC, and CloudFormation.
• Containerization & Orchestration: Utilize containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes to build, deploy, and scale applications.
• Database Administration: Perform basic administration tasks on databases such as MySQL, MSSQL, Postgres, DynamoDB, MongoDB, and/or Elasticsearch.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements (e.g., HIPAA, PCI, ITAR) in all cloud and application deployments.
• Networking & Security: Implement best practices for networking and security to safeguard infrastructure and data.
• Configuration Management: Utilize configuration management frameworks such as Puppet, Chef, or Ansible to streamline deployment and manage infrastructure as code.
• Development & Automation: Develop and maintain automation scripts using one or more programming languages (Python or Java) and support CI/CD pipelines with tools like XLR, Jenkins, Git, and Maven.
• Agile Collaboration: Actively participate in Agile ceremonies, contributing to effective sprint planning and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5+ years' experience in cloud computing.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing AWS services (EC2, RDS, S3, VPC, CloudFormation, etc.).
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Basic administration experience with relational and NoSQL databases.
• Proven background working in regulated environments.
• In-depth knowledge of networking, security, and configuration management frameworks.
• Hands-on programming experience (Python or Java preferred).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, automated testing frameworks, and source code management.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and presentation skills.
• Experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies.