AWS Cloud Administrator/Engineer

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled AWS Cloud Administrator/Engineer to join a long-term contract position in Owings Mills, MD. The successful candidate will have hands-on experience with AWS cloud architecture, cloud operations, and cloud infrastructure management. This role is onsite, and the ideal candidate should be able to work full-time from the client’s office in Owings Mills, MD.

Key Responsibilities:

AWS Cloud Management: Administer and manage the AWS cloud infrastructure, including EC2 instances, S3 buckets, VPCs, IAM roles, and cloud security policies.
Cloud Deployment & Automation: Deploy and manage cloud resources using AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, or AWS Elastic Beanstalk for infrastructure-as-code automation.
Monitoring & Optimization: Implement monitoring using AWS CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and other monitoring tools to ensure the performance, reliability, and cost efficiency of the cloud environment.
Security & Compliance: Manage security groups, VPC security, and implement AWS best practices for securing cloud resources, including encryption, IAM policies, and compliance regulations.
Cost Management: Monitor and manage AWS costs and usage, optimizing for efficiency and cost savings.
Disaster Recovery & Backup: Implement and maintain backup and disaster recovery solutions for critical applications and data in AWS.
Collaboration: Work closely with development, operations, and security teams to ensure the smooth deployment and operation of AWS resources.
Support: Provide ongoing support for cloud infrastructure, troubleshoot and resolve cloud-related issues, and manage incident response.
Documentation & Reporting: Maintain documentation related to cloud infrastructure, processes, and best practices. Provide reports on cloud resource utilization and recommendations for improvements.

Mandatory Skills & Qualifications:

5+ years of experience working with AWS cloud services, managing and deploying cloud-based solutions.
Strong experience with AWS services including EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, RDS, Lambda, CloudFormation, and CloudWatch.
Hands-on experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or AWS Elastic Beanstalk.
Experience with cloud security, including configuring IAM roles, security groups, and implementing best practices for securing AWS environments.
Familiarity with AWS cost management tools and best practices for cost optimization.
Strong scripting skills using Bash, Python, PowerShell, or similar languages for automation and cloud resource management.
Experience with AWS monitoring tools such as CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and AWS Config.
Understanding of disaster recovery and backup strategies in a cloud environment.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex cloud infrastructure issues.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Skills:

AWS Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect or AWS Certified SysOps Administrator are highly preferred.
Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes.
Familiarity with DevOps tools like Jenkins, GitLab, or Ansible for continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
Experience with AWS GovCloud, AWS security best practices, and regulatory compliance.
Familiarity with Hybrid Cloud solutions and working in multi-cloud environments.

Additional Information:

This is an onsite position in Owings Mills, MD.
Long-term contract opportunity with potential for extension or full-time conversion.
Competitive pay rate based on experience.

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