Sr. Cloud Operations Engineer (Linux AWS Specialist)

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Linux AWS Specialist to join our dynamic cloud infrastructure team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Linux system administration, AWS cloud services, and large-scale infrastructure management. This role requires a deep understanding of cloud computing, security best practices, automation, and troubleshooting complex environments.

Key Responsibilities

Linux System Administration

• Install, configure, and maintain Linux-based systems (Red Hat, Ubuntu, CentOS, etc.) on AWS EC2 instances.
• Perform system monitoring, performance tuning, and optimization.
• Troubleshoot and resolve Linux OS issues, including kernel, file systems, and networking problems.

AWS Cloud Infrastructure Management

• Design, implement, and maintain AWS-based solutions using EC2, S3, VPC, RDS, Lambda, and other AWS services.
• Automate cloud infrastructure deployment using CloudFormation, Terraform, or AWS CDK.
• Develop and manage EC2 instances, Auto Scaling groups, and Load Balancers.
• Optimize cloud costs and ensure resource scalability based on business needs.

Security & Compliance

• Implement security best practices for AWS environments, including IAM policies, encryption, and access control.
• Utilize AWS security tools such as Security Hub, GuardDuty, and CloudTrail for auditing and monitoring.
• Conduct regular patching and vulnerability management for Linux servers and cloud infrastructure.

Automation & Scripting

• Develop and maintain automation scripts using Bash, Python, or other scripting languages.
• Integrate CI/CD pipelines using AWS CodePipeline, Jenkins, or similar tools for continuous delivery.

Monitoring & Troubleshooting

• Set up and manage monitoring tools such as AWS CloudWatch, Nagios, or others to track system performance.
• Perform root cause analysis on production issues and implement preventative solutions.

Collaboration & Documentation

• Work closely with DevOps, Developers, and IT teams to ensure efficient cloud operations and deployments.
• Maintain detailed documentation for infrastructure setups, processes, and troubleshooting.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Technical Skills

• Strong Linux system administration skills (Red Hat, Ubuntu, CentOS, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with AWS services such as EC2, VPC, S3, RDS, IAM, Lambda.
• Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, CloudFormation, or AWS CDK.
• Proficiency in scripting languages like Bash, Python for automation.
• Experience in CI/CD tools such as AWS CodePipeline, Jenkins, GitHub Actions.
• Familiarity with cloud security tools (AWS Security Hub, GuardDuty, CloudTrail).
• Monitoring expertise with AWS CloudWatch, Nagios, or Prometheus.

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.