What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr AWS DevOps Engineer position at American Logistics Services?
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Problem Solved
As our Senior DevOps Engineer , your mission is to bridge the gap between software development and cloud infrastructure, ensuring seamless deployments, high availability, and security at scale. Your work will directly impact how we deliver reliable, efficient, and scalable cloud solutions to support our business and customers. You will not only own critical infrastructure components but also drive improvements that enhance system performance, security, and automation.
In the first 90 days, you will conquer the following :
7-Day Goal : Foundation & Immediate Deep Dive
Outcome : Establish a strong understanding of our infrastructure and workflows.
- Gain access to AWS, GitHub, ArgoCD, OpenSearch, and Prometheus.
- Review the K8s / EKS stack for F1-Cloud, including configuration and ArgoCD.
- Outline a clear understanding of workflows, environments, and architecture.
- Make a presentation to the team demonstrating your understanding of our K8s setup and how a change might be made (e.g. scaling the number of pods).
14-Day Goal : Workflow Deployment Improvement
Outcome : Improve deployment workflows for better consistency and efficiency.
30-Day Goal : Kubernetes & CI / CD Ownership
Outcome : Optimize Kubernetes cluster operations and improve security.
60-Day Goal : Improvements & Cost Optimization
Outcome : Drive efficiency improvements and cost optimization.
90-Day Goal : Full Ownership & Scaling Impact
Outcome : Take full ownership of key infrastructure and lead DevOps initiatives.
Soft Skills :
You thrive in a fast-paced environment where problem-solving and communication are key. You have a strong analytical mindset and can balance long-term strategic goals with immediate operational needs. Your ability to mentor and collaborate ensures the teams collective success.
Technical Skills :
You are an expert in cloud infrastructure, automation, and security. You have hands-on experience managing large-scale deployments and optimizing performance. Your expertise spans across :
About Us
American Logistics is a leading provider of non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) management services, dedicated to removing mobility barriers to healthcare. With over two decades of experience, we specialize in coordinating transportation benefits for health plans and transit agencies, ensuring members have reliable access to care.
Our mission is to deliver exceptional transportation management solutions that enhance member experiences and promote better health outcomes. We achieve this through a hybrid approach that combines innovative technology with compassionate human support, tailoring our services to meet the unique needs of each individual. americanlogistics.com
Our core values guide our commitment to excellence :
To be successful at our company :
Heres your Call To Action!
If you have read this far, you have grit, and we should meet! While a resume is important, we would like to get to know you as a person.
Please do NOT reply to this role through LinkedIn!
Please respond to recruiting@americanlogistics.com with your attached resume and let us know the answers to these three important questions :
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