- Company Name
- Brooksource
- Job Title
- AWS Platform Engineer
- Job Description
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**Job Title**: AWS Platform Engineer
**Role Summary**
Execute end‑to‑end management, scaling, and modernization of a large telecommunications client’s AWS environment. Operate across 20+ AWS sub‑accounts and multiple regions, driving infrastructure automation, security hardening, cost optimization, and hybrid‑cloud integration for critical business applications.
**Expectations**
- Minimum 5 years AWS cloud experience with solid knowledge of EC2, RDS, S3, VPC, IAM and related services.
- At least 3 years hands‑on Terraform IaC development.
- Proficiency administering Windows and Unix/Linux servers, both on‑premises and in AWS.
- Demonstrated expertise in cloud security, patching, vulnerability remediation, and compliance.
- Strong scripting skills (Bash, Shell, Python).
- Proven ability to juggle multiple concurrent projects, deliver tight estimates, and meet deadlines.
- Excellent problem‑solving, documentation, and independent communication skills.
- U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder only (no sponsorship).
**Key Responsibilities**
- Design, implement, and maintain Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) for enterprise‑scale AWS environments.
- Manage 20+ AWS accounts and multi‑region resources; coordinate with cross‑functional teams to provision and troubleshoot services.
- Implement and enforce AWS security best practices: patch schedules, vulnerability scans (Inspector), IAM policies, and compliance controls.
- Monitor and optimise cloud spend; produce cost‑reporting and recommendations.
- Resolve high‑priority tickets, adapt to shifting priorities, and support operational maintenance.
- Troubleshoot Windows and Unix/Linux systems in hybrid cloud environments.
- Conduct knowledge‑sharing sessions, produce clear technical documentation, and collaborate with DevOps and development teams.
**Required Skills**
- AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, IAM, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, Inspector, Systems Manager).
- Terraform IaC – state, modules, remote backend.
- Windows & Unix/Linux server administration.
- Hybrid‑cloud architecture (on‑premises + AWS).
- Security and vulnerability management (patching, IAM, VPC security, Inspector).
- Scripting: Bash/Shell, Python.
- Cost‑management tools; awareness of CloudWatch metrics and alarms.
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication.
**Required Education & Certifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field (preferred).
- AWS certifications (Solutions Architect, SysOps Administrator, Security Specialty) strongly preferred.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, configuration management (Ansible, Chef, Puppet) or similar DevOps tools is a plus.
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