Job Specifications
About the Opportunity:
The organization provides research, data science, and consulting services to help utility clients improve data-driven decision-making. This AWS Cloud Engineer role is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining AWS cloud infrastructure to support data science, machine learning, and software development teams while ensuring security, reliability, and scalability.
Responsibilities:
• Design, deploy, and manage AWS cloud infrastructure to meet business requirements
• Monitor cloud resources and optimize for performance, cost, and security
• Build and maintain OpenTofu infrastructure as code for AWS resources
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and deployments using tools such as Terragrunt and Bitbucket pipelines
• Implement monitoring and alerting solutions
• Develop scripts and tools for operational efficiency using Python and Bash
• Implement security best practices in alignment with SOC 2, CIS, and organizational policies
• Triage security alerts and remediate vulnerabilities
• Provide support and timely resolution for user issues related to cloud services
• Support production and technical troubleshooting
• Document processes, procedures, and architectural decisions
• Collaborate with cross-functional executive, data science, and software engineering teams to address technical needs using AWS services
Requirements:
• 5 plus years hands-on experience with AWS services and tools
• 2 plus years in an AWS cloud engineering role
• Proficiency with core AWS services: EC2, VPC, S3, Lambda, CloudFormation, IAM, Route53, KMS
• Proficiency with AWS security and management tools: Control Tower, Security Hub, CloudTrail, Config, Inspector, GuardDuty
• Experience managing infrastructure with Terraform/OpenTofu and optionally Terragrunt
• Experience with Linux administration and shell scripting
• Proficiency in Python scripting
• Experience with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD practices
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, ECS, EKS); Kubernetes administration preferred
• AWS certifications preferred: Solutions Architect or DevOps Engineer
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field preferred
Benefits & Perks:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid long and short-term disability insurance
• Medical and dependent-care flexible spending plans
• Flexible time off (FTO) program with manager approval
• Flexible schedules and work locations
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k)/RRSP plan with a 3 percent employer match
Compensation:
• $130,000 to $150,000 USD plus annual bonus
• Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience
• 100 percent remote role, with infrequent travel (generally 1 to 2 times per year)
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US or Canada
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