AWS DevOps Engineer

You bring to Applaudo the following competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of experience in a DevOps or related role.
• Proficiency in AWS cloud services, specifically IAM, RDS, and EKS.
• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools, such as Terraform.
• Strong background in setting up and managing CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools, especially Datadog.
• Knowledge of SOC2 compliance standards and security best practices.
• Experience with VPN configuration, Cloud IdP (such as JumpCloud), and network security.
• Certifications in AWS (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer) or security (e.g., CISSP) are desirable.
• Experience with additional cloud providers (e.g., Azure, GCP) is a plus.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation tools (e.g., Python, Bash) is desirable.
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and container orchestration.
• Advanced english proficiency.

You will be accountable for the following responsibilities:

• Infrastructure Management: Manage both employee and organizational infrastructure to ensure seamless operations.
• VPN Configuration & Management: Configure and manage VPN access to secure connections for employees.
• Cloud Identity Provider (IdP) Management: Oversee JumpCloud or equivalent cloud IDP services for secure user management.
• Employee Onboarding & Offboarding: Manage workstation setups, configurations, and removals during employee transitions.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Implement, manage, and maintain infrastructure as code using Terraform for streamlined infrastructure deployment.
• AWS Account & IAM Management: Oversee AWS IAM roles, permissions, and account setups for both employees and applications.
• Database Cluster Management: Scale and manage database clusters and connectivity using AWS RDS, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Microservices Infrastructure: Maintain and optimize microservices infrastructure on AWS EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service).
• Monitoring & Alerting: Design and implement robust monitoring and alerting systems with Datadog to ensure proactive issue detection and resolution.
• Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD): Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support efficient, reliable, and secure deployment processes.
• SOC2 Compliance: Ensure all company data systems meet SOC2 standards and regularly review for compliance adherence.
• Information and Network Security: Establish, enforce, and enhance network security measures, following industry best practices.
• Penetration Testing & Audits: Conduct recurring penetration tests and audits as per company policies, addressing vulnerabilities promptly.