Senior AWS Cloud Engineer
Essential Functions:
* AWS Cloud Infrastructure Management: Architect, deploy, and maintain scalable AWS environments using Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform).
* Security Focus: Ensure the security and compliance of AWS resources, including configuring and managing AWS security groups, IAM roles/policies, and implementing best practices in cloud security.
* NIST Compliance: Ensure cloud infrastructure adheres to NIST 800-171 and other relevant security frameworks.
Implement, monitor, and maintain controls for compliance with federal and industry standards.
* Automation and Scripting: Develop automation scripts using Terraform, Python to streamline cloud operations, improve security monitoring, and optimize deployment pipelines.
* Monitoring & Optimization: Implement and manage AWS monitoring tools (CloudWatch, AWS Config, etc.) to track performance, cost, and compliance issues.
Proactively recommend changes to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
* AWS Billing Management: Manage AWS account billing structures, ensuring accurate allocation of costs to appropriate accounts, projects, or departments.
Monitor billing reports and provide regular updates to stakeholders on AWS spending breakdowns.
* Collaboration: Work closely with DevOps, development teams, and security teams to design secure and scalable cloud-based solutions.
Educate and guide teams on best practices in AWS security and governance.
Experience and Skills Required:
* Experience: 7+ years of experience managing cloud environments, with at least 3 years in AWS.
* Terraform Expertise: Hands-on experience designing and implementing AWS infrastructure using Terraform.
* AWS Security Knowledge: Strong understanding of AWS security services including IAM, VPC, Security Groups, CloudTrail, KMS, Systems Manager.
* Cloud Compliance: In-depth knowledge of NIST cloud compliance requirements (relating to 800-171) and experience implementing security controls in cloud environments.
* Programming/Scripting: Proficiency in Python or similar languages for automation, scripting, and integration tasks.
* DevOps and CI/CD Tools: Familiarity with DevOps methodologies and tools like Git, GitLab CI/CD, Docker, and Kubernetes.
* Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Security - Specialty, or similar certifications are highly preferred.
* AWS Billing Management: Experience managing AWS billing accounts, including setting up billing structures, monitoring cost allocation across multiple accounts or projects, and providing accurate reporting to stakeholders.
Preferred:
* Experience working in environments with strict security and regulatory requirements such as financial services, healthcare, or government.
* Experience with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.
* Knowledge of serverless architecture (e.g., AWS Lambda) and microservices design.
* Experi...
- Rate: Not Specified
- Location: Albuquerque, US-NM
- Type: Permanent
- Industry: IT
- Recruiter: Applied Research Associates, Inc
- Contact: Nina Uka
- Email: to view click here
- Reference: SENIO008591-00001
- Posted: 2024-10-30 07:21:21 -
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