- Company Name
- Software Technology Inc.
- Job Title
- Cloud Engineer 2 /Server Admin
- Job Description
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**Job title:**
Cloud Engineer 2 / Server Admin
**Role Summary:**
Hybrid role focused 80 % on AWS cloud engineering and 20 % on Windows Server administration. Designs, builds, and maintains scalable cloud-native solutions while providing end‑user and system support for a mixed Windows Server environment.
**Expectations:**
- Remote‑only position; candidate must pick up equipment in person (Richmond, VA).
- Long‑term engagement.
- Strong communication of the hybrid nature of duties to stakeholders.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Design, implement, and maintain AWS cloud solutions (EC2, VPC, IAM, CloudFormation, SAM, Terraform).
- Build full‑stack web applications using React, Node.js, and TypeScript; develop serverless APIs with AWS Lambda and DynamoDB.
- Automate infrastructure provisioning and deployments with IaC and CI/CD pipelines (AWS CodeBuild, CodeDeploy, CodePipeline).
- Set up monitoring, logging, and alerting (CloudWatch, CloudTrail).
- Administer Windows Servers 2016/2019/2022, provide end‑user support, resolve issues, and maintain operational stability.
- Implement security best practices across cloud and on‑prem environments.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver robust, scalable solutions.
- Participate in process improvement, research, and technology skill‑enhancement initiatives.
**Required Skills:**
- Intermediate to advanced AWS Cloud Platform expertise.
- Proficiency in React, Node.js, TypeScript for front‑end development.
- Serverless back‑end development (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB).
- Infrastructure as Code: AWS CloudFormation, SAM, Terraform.
- CI/CD tooling (AWS CodeBuild/Deploy/Pipeline).
- Scripting: Python, Node.js.
- Version control (Git) and DevOps practices.
- Networking: VPC, subnets, security groups, IAM.
- Monitoring and logging (CloudWatch, CloudTrail).
- Windows Server administration (2016–2022) and end‑user support.
- Strong analytical, problem‑solving, written and verbal communication skills.
**Required Education & Certifications:**
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Developer – Associate (preferred).
- Microsoft Server Engineer certification (preferred).
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).