Full-Time AWS Cloud Systems Engineer

LightFeather is seeking an experienced AWS Cloud Systems Engineer to join our dynamic IT team and contribute to the development and maintenance of our cutting-edge cloud infrastructure.

You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing scalable, secure, and reliable cloud infrastructure solutions on AWS. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business applications, optimize cloud performance, and drive automation across our infrastructure. This is a Full Time, Remote Position.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement secure and scalable AWS cloud solutions, including EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, and other AWS services.
• Manage and monitor cloud resources to ensure high availability, performance, and cost-efficiency.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar.
• Automate cloud operations and deployments using CI/CD pipelines and scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Ensure compliance with security policies and implement best practices for cloud security, including IAM, VPC configurations, and data encryption.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to cloud infrastructure, applications, and services.
• Collaborate with DevOps, software engineering, and security teams to align cloud solutions with business needs.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for infrastructure design, configurations, and processes.
• Stay updated with the latest AWS services, tools, and trends, recommending improvements as appropriate.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• US Citizenship.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a Secret/Top Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with AWS cloud services and solutions.
• Proficiency in designing and managing cloud infrastructure using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
• Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or AWS CodePipeline.
• In-depth knowledge of networking concepts, including VPC, DNS, VPN, and load balancers.
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as CloudWatch, Splunk, or Datadog.
• Proficiency in Source Code Management (SCM), including Git and other tools, with a strong understanding of best practices and effective version control of code repositories.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Preferred:

• AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer)
• Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools such as Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with hybrid cloud environments and integrations.
• Understanding of compliance frameworks (e.g., SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA).

Why Join LightFeather?

• You'll be part of a team dedicated to meaningful impact, working on solutions that address mission-critical needs.
• Experience variety, fulfillment, and the opportunity to work with some of the best in the industry.
• We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone is valued and respected.

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