Kore4 Recruiting is looking for a Junior AWS Cloud Engineer, based in Denver, to assist in the development, deployment, and maintenance of cloud infrastructure on our Amazon Web Services (AWS) platform. The ideal candidate will be responsible for partnering with other Engineers to ensure the reliability, security, and scalability of our AWS infrastructure. This role will function as the Level 1 monitoring of our Client's EPM then will escalate as needed to senior engineers. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions and support our cloud environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the design, implementation, and maintenance of AWS cloud infrastructure solutions.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to deploy and configure cloud services according to best practices.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
• Automate tasks using scripting languages such as Python or Bash.
• Document processes and procedures for reference and training purposes.
• Stay updated on AWS technologies and best practices.
• Optimize cloud resources for cost-efficiency by implementing best practices and monitoring resource utilization.
• Maintain AWS resources using services such as EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, Lambda, Opensearch, and Terraform.
• Automate deployment and configuration management processes using AWS CodePipeline, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, OctopusDeploy, and other DevOps tools.
• Ensure the security of AWS resources by implementing IAM roles, security groups, and VPC configurations in compliance with industry standards.
• Monitor and troubleshoot AWS infrastructure, addressing performance, availability, and security issues.
• Assist in disaster recovery planning and conduct routine backup and data retention tasks.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Solid understanding of cloud computing concepts and AWS services and infrastructure. 1 full year as minimum.
• AWS certification(s) is a plus but not required.
• Experience in at least one scripting language (e.g., Python, Bash).
• Familiarity with infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.
• Basic experience with Linux
• Basic experience with DevOps tools and practices, including continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD).
• Good understanding of security best practices in AWS, including IAM, security groups, and VPC configuration.
• Good experience with Containerization and building docker images and running and troubleshooting docker containers.
• Experience with monitoring cloud based hosts and environments with stringent SLAs
• Experience with HIPAA or SOC2 compliance would be a plus
• Ability to work well in a team environment and communicate effectively.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

“So what’s in it for me,” you ask?

We pride ourselves for being a culture-based company buzzing with high-energy. Aside from the enthusiastic environment, you'll enjoy:

• Competitive salary
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Referral bonuses
• Unlimited vacation time
• Paid Sick Time, Maternity, Paternity and Bereavement leave
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Awesome team members