AWS Cloud Engineer / Chennai / WFO Only / AWS certification must

Role: AWS Cloud Engineer

We are seeking an experienced AWS Cloud Administrator with strong expertise in Linux administration, AWS services, and a good understanding of DevOps practices. The ideal candidate will have 6+ years of relevant experience, hold an AWS certification, and preferably have experience with security and networking solutions.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and manage Linux and Windows servers on AWS, including EC2, EBS, ELB, ALB, SSL, Security Groups, IAM Roles, and Policies.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Linux platforms and configure web servers such as Apache and Tomcat.
• Design and maintain AWS multi-tier architectures, including serverless solutions.
• Manage VPCs, subnets, ACLs, routing tables, and implement AWS native security controls (Security Groups, WAF, etc.).
• Configure and manage AWS RDS (MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.) for high availability and performance.
• Integrate and manage FortiGate firewall and AppTrana VPN for secure connectivity and application protection.
• Create and manage S3 buckets with appropriate retention policies for application and database logs.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and management using Terraform, CF.
• Manage CI/CD pipelines and ensure smooth deployment processes (preferred experience).
• Implement and manage version control systems (Git, Bitbucket).
• Automate repetitive tasks to improve operational efficiency.
• Utilize AWS Security Hub and Inspector for security posture management.
• Work with Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration (preferred).
• Apply OS and security patches across cloud services.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6+ years of experience in AWS and Linux administration.
• AWS Certification (Solutions Architect Associate or higher) is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of AWS services and infrastructure management.
• Experience with Terraform and automation tools.
• Preferred: Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with FortiGate firewall, AppTrana VPN, and AWS RDS.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.