AWS System Engineer - pro/source

AWS Systems Engineer

Miramar, FL

We are seeking a seasoned AWS Systems Engineer to join our team and support our cloud infrastructure and server environments. This position will focus on AWS cloud technologies, with 90-95% of the work centered on AWS systems and a smaller component involving Windows and Linux server environments. This role is critical to ensuring seamless operations and proactive system monitoring, with a strong focus on security, optimization, and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

• AWS Optimization: Design and optimize AWS infrastructure for maximum uptime and cost-efficiency.
• System Maintenance: Maintain cloud components and support server environments, ensuring robust monitoring and logging.
• Security: Implement AWS security best practices to protect environments.
• Collaboration: Work with IT and development teams to leverage AWS best practices.
• Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve issues, ensuring root causes are addressed effectively.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed records of system changes and updates.
• Training: Educate teams on cloud-based initiatives and new technologies.

Core Duties:

• Design, build, and configure AWS services (EC2, ECS, IAM, Lambda, FSx, RDS, Workspaces, AWS EDR, AWS Backup, Route 53, S3, Terraform).
• Provide Level III technical support and resolve advanced user issues.
• Monitor system logs and ensure all servers meet performance benchmarks.
• Administer network backup/recovery systems and update software and hardware inventories.
• Maintain DNS, DHCP, SMTP, and active directory applications.
• Perform installation, maintenance, and upgrades for servers, backups, and SANs.
• Collaborate on IT projects to develop solutions consistent with IT strategy.
• Evaluate and propose new technologies to enhance IT services.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in AWS infrastructure and certifications (AWS Solutions Architect preferred).
• Proficiency with AWS services (EC2, ECS, IAM, Lambda, S3, RDS, Route 53, Terraform).
• Strong understanding of Windows and Linux server environments.
• Familiarity with SNMP gateways, DHCP, DNS, and user setups.
• Experience with server troubleshooting and maintaining high-performance systems.

Additional Skills:

• Proven ability to work independently on complex projects.
• Familiarity with compliance principles outlined in corporate policies.
• Certifications in event and storage management are a plus.

Work Environment:

Preferred onsite presence for at least the first 2-3 months, with flexibility to transition to a hybrid schedule (minimum of 3 days onsite per week).