Contractor AWS Cloud Administrator

Skillset:

• Must possess at least 5 years of IT experience with broad knowledge and an understanding of IT areas such as: Architecture, Infrastructure setup, management, Operating Systems, Database, various types of Applications, Network, and Cloud implementations.
• Must possess at least 3+ years of strong hands-on experience in AWS Cloud Administration
• Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure components (server, storage, network, security, data, and applications) to deliver end to end AWS cloud Infrastructure solutions.
• Skilled in Install, configure, administrate, manage, and support AWS resources such as EC2, S3, RDS, and VPC
• Should be able to perform installation, configuration, and management of Windows and RHEL servers.
• Apply patches, updates, and security configurations to Windows and RHEL systems.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues on both Windows and RHEL servers.
• Plan and execute in-place upgrades of Windows and RHEL operating systems.
• Ensure compatibility of applications and services with the new OS versions.
• Perform pre-upgrade assessments, including backups and system health checks.
• Address and resolve any issues that arise during or after the OS upgrade process.
• Monitor system performance and health using AWS CloudWatch and other tools.
• Optimize AWS infrastructure and OS environments for cost and performance efficiency.
• Apply and maintain security patches and configurations for Windows and RHEL systems.
• Take ownership of issues, with a sense of urgency, and using sound judgement to resolve within service levels.
• Ability to work independently as well as work well with others in an integrated team environment and must be self-motivated.
• Must possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, work well with others in an integrated team environment, and must be self-motivated.