What are the responsibilities and job description for the AWS Cloud Engineer position at DataStaff, Inc.?
Job Details
DataStaff, Inc is seeking an AWS Cloud Engineer for a long-term contract opportunity with one of our direct clients located in Richmond, VA.
* This position is hybrid, 3 days per will be onsite.
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled AWS Cloud Engineer with a strong foundation in both cloud and on-premise environments. In this role, you will play a crucial part in our cloud transformation journey, leading the migration of existing on-premises workloads to the AWS cloud while continuing to support our on-premises infrastructure.
Responsibilities:
Cloud Migration:
- Lead the assessment and planning of on-premise workloads for migration to AWS.
- Design and execute cloud migration strategies, including rehost, re-platform, refactor, and repurchase.
- Leverage AWS migration tools and services (e.g., AWS Migration Service, AWS Database Migration Service, AWS Snowball) effectively.
- Ensure smooth and minimal disruption during the migration process.
AWS Cloud Engineering:
- Design, architect, and implement cloud-based solutions leveraging AWS services such as EC2, ECS, EKS, Lambda, S3, RDS, and more.
- Proactively identify and mitigate potential security risks and vulnerabilities within the AWS environment.
- Manage and maintain cloud infrastructure, including provisioning, scaling, and monitoring.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to cloud infrastructure and applications.
- Collaborate with development teams to ensure smooth deployment and operation of cloud-based applications.
On-Premise Support:
- Provide ongoing support and maintenance for existing on-premise infrastructure.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to on-premise servers, networks, and applications.
- Participate in on-call rotations for critical infrastructure support.
Required Skills:
- 7 Years - Experience as an AWS Cloud Engineer
- 7 Years - Strong understanding of AWS services, including compute, storage, networking, and security
- 4 Years - Proven experience with one or more scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell).
- 4 Years - Solid understanding of operating systems principles, including Linux and Windows
- 4 Years - Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
- 4 Years - Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
- 4 Years - AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer)
Desired Skills:
- 4 Years - Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
- 2 Years - Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools.
- 2 Years - Experience with security best practices and compliance frameworks (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001).
- 2 Years - Experience with on-premise virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware).
This opportunity is available on a corp-to-corp basis or as a W2 position with a competitive benefits package. DataStaff, Inc. offers medical, dental, and vision coverage options as well as paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave. As many of our opportunities are long-term, we also have a 401k program available for employees after 6 months.
