IT Engineer (Senior Cloud & DevOps Engineer)

Cloud & DevOps EngineerWe are seeking an experienced Cloud & DevOps Engineer with a strong background in cloud computing and a proven track record of managing AWS environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in containerization, database administration, and CI/CD pipelines, paired with a solid understanding of networking, security, and configuration management.Key Responsibilities:Cloud Computing & AWS: Leverage 5+ years of cloud computing expertise to manage and optimize AWS services, including EC2, RDS, S3, VPC, and CloudFormation.Containerization & Orchestration: Utilize containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes to build, deploy, and scale applications.Database Administration: Perform basic administration tasks on databases such as MySQL, MSSQL, Postgres, DynamoDB, MongoDB, and/or Elasticsearch.Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements (e.g., HIPAA, PCI, ITAR) in all cloud and application deployments.Networking & Security: Implement best practices for networking and security to safeguard infrastructure and data.Configuration Management: Utilize configuration management frameworks such as Puppet, Chef, or Ansible to streamline deployment and manage infrastructure as code.Development & Automation: Develop and maintain automation scripts using one or more programming languages (Python or Java) and support CI/CD pipelines with tools like XLR, Jenkins, Git, and Maven.Agile Collaboration: Actively participate in Agile ceremonies, contributing to effective sprint planning and continuous improvement.Required Qualifications:Minimum of 5+ years' experience in cloud computing.Demonstrated expertise in managing AWS services (EC2, RDS, S3, VPC, CloudFormation, etc.).Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.Basic administration experience with relational and NoSQL databases.Proven background working in regulated environments.In-depth knowledge of networking, security, and configuration management frameworks.Hands-on programming experience (Python or Java preferred).Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, automated testing frameworks, and source code management.Excellent communication, analytical, and presentation skills.Experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies.