TAX is seeking one AWS Cloud Engineer
Duration expected - 1 year
*PLS NOTE: A minimum of 3 days per week on-site is required, and candidates should be available for additional on-site days as needed.
Per Mgr: We expect the candidate to be readily available for on-site presence, dependent on project timelines and situational requirements
About the Role
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled AWS Cloud Engineer with a strong foundation in both cloud and on-premise environments. In this role, you will play a crucial part in our cloud transformation journey, leading the migration of existing on-premises workloads to the AWS cloud while continuing to support our on-premises infrastructure.
Responsibilities:
Cloud Migration:
Lead the assessment and planning of on-premise workloads for migration to AWS.
Design and execute cloud migration strategies, including rehost, re-platform, refactor, and repurchase.
Leverage AWS migration tools and services (e.g., AWS Migration Service, AWS Database Migration Service, AWS Snowball) effectively.
Ensure smooth and minimal disruption during the migration process.
AWS Cloud Engineering:
Design, architect, and implement cloud-based solutions leveraging AWS services such as EC2, ECS, EKS, Lambda, S3, RDS, and more.
Proactively identify and mitigate potential security risks and vulnerabilities within the AWS environment.
Manage and maintain cloud infrastructure, including provisioning, scaling, and monitoring.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to cloud infrastructure and applications.
Collaborate with development teams to ensure smooth deployment and operation of cloud-based applications.
On-Premise Support:
Provide ongoing support and maintenance for existing on-premise infrastructure.
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to on-premise servers, networks, and applications.
Participate in on-call rotations for critical infrastructure support.
Experience as an AWS Cloud Engineer o
Required
7
Years
Strong understanding of AWS services, including compute, storage, networking, and security
Required
7
Years
Proven experience with one or more scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell).
Required
4
Years
Solid understanding of operating systems principles, including Linux and Windows
Required
4
Years
Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
Required
4
Years
Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
Desired
4
Years
Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
Required
4
Years
AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer)
Required
4
Years
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools.
Desired
2
Years
Experience with security best practices and compliance frameworks (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001).
Desired
2
Years
Experience with on-premise virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware).
Desired
2
Years
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