AWS Cloud Systems Engineer - Sierra Solutions Group

Job Summary
We are looking for a skilled AWS Cloud Systems Engineer for Financial Services client.  Your role will involve managing and monitoring all installed systems and infrastructure, installing, configuring, testing, and maintaining operating systems, application software, and system management tools.
The AWS Cloud Systems Engineer should have a firm grasp of cloud computing and AWS technologies, with experience in network maintenance, system upgrades, and troubleshooting complex cloud issues.
  
Primary Responsibilities

• Designing, implementing, and maintaining AWS cloud-based systems and infrastructures
• Manage and monitor all installed systems and infrastructure
• Automate and streamline operations and processes
• Maintain security, backup, and redundancy strategies
• Provide 2nd and 3rd level support
• Work closely with the software engineers to help them use the infrastructure efficiently
• Prepare and deliver reports, recommendations, or alternatives for improving processes in cloud systems
• Investigate and evaluate new technologies related to cloud computing
• Integrating AWS cloud services with on-premise architectures, if necessary
• Ensuring the security of the cloud-based systems by implementing the best practices and standards of AWS
• Monitoring and managing system performance, including troubleshooting issues and outages
• Scaling AWS cloud infrastructure to meet demand and improve system performance
• Automating cloud-based processes using AWS tools and scripting
• Staying up-to-date with developments in AWS and cloud computing technologies
• Working closely with IT operations and software development teams to ensure coordination and smooth running of projects
• Creating and maintaining documentation of cloud-based infrastructure and systems
• Assisting in cost analysis and budgeting for cloud resources

• Proven work experience as a Cloud Systems Engineer or similar software engineering role
• Experience with AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, and Lambda
• Experience with systems and IT operations
• Comfortable with frequent, incremental code, testing, and deployment
• A strong focus on business outcomes
• Comfortable with collaboration, open communication and reaching across functional borders
• Knowledge of best practices and IT operations in an always-up, always-available service