What are the responsibilities and job description for the AWS Cloud Practitioner position at FAAC Technologies?
Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled IT Specialist with a strong background in AWS cloud services, Windows operating systems, and Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL). The ideal candidate will possess hands-on experience in managing cloud infrastructure, supporting and troubleshooting Windows-based systems, and administering MSSQL databases. The candidate will collaborate with the IT team to ensure seamless IT operations, security, and performance across both on-premise and cloud-based environments.
Key Responsibilities:
AWS Management:
- Manage and support AWS infrastructure, including EC2 instances, S3 buckets and VPCs.
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize AWS services to ensure high availability and performance.
- Implement security measures such as IAM roles, security groups, and encryption within AWS environments.
Windows OS Support:
- Install, configure, and maintain Windows servers and workstations, ensuring system stability, security, and efficiency.
- Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and networking issues on Windows-based systems.
- Ensure proper backups and disaster recovery measures are in place for Windows systems.
MSSQL Database Management:
- Administer and optimize MSSQL databases, including backup/restore, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
- Write basic SQL queries.
- Implement and maintain database security, user permissions, and access controls.
- Perform regular database health checks, backups, and restore operations.
Qualifications:
- AWS Expertise: Proven experience with AWS services, including EC2, S3, VPC, IAM and CloudWatch.
- Windows OS Expertise: Experience with Windows Server and desktop environments, including installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of Windows systems.
- MSSQL Expertise: Knowledge and experience in MSSQL database management, including performance tuning, backups, and query optimization.
- Security and Networking: Familiarity with security best practices, networking concepts, and administering network configurations on both Windows and AWS platforms.
- Certifications (Preferred):
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect or AWS Certified SysOps Administrator.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience) recommended
Experience:
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in IT support, cloud operations, Windows system administration, and MSSQL database management.
- Hands-on experience with AWS services, Windows OS environments, and MSSQL databases is essential.
Skills:
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
