Cloud System Engineer

Job Title: Cloud Systems Engineer

Location: Remote (Eastern Time Zone Hours)

Pay: $55-65/hr

Duration: Long-Term Contract (1 year+)

Summary:

Brooksource is seeking a skilled Cloud Systems Engineer with expertise in AWS to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud technologies, particularly AWS, along with proficiency in Git, software engineering best practices, and Linux systems administration. As a Cloud Systems Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining our cloud infrastructure, ensuring its reliability, scalability, and security.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage cloud-based solutions on AWS platform.
• Utilize Git for managing source control and collaborate with the development team on code reviews and best practices.
• Implement and adhere to software engineering best practices including source control, build processes, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Administer and maintain Linux-based systems, with a focus on Amazon Linux 2 automation.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using Python, Bash, or PowerShell for infrastructure provisioning and management.
• Utilize AWS services such as EC2, ECS, Lambda, IAM, CodeDeploy, CodeBuild, CodePipeline, and CloudWatch to build and maintain scalable and reliable cloud infrastructure.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using CloudFormation for provisioning and managing AWS resources.
• Create and manage Amazon Machine Images (AMIs) using Packer for consistent deployment environments.
• Ensure high availability, reliability, and security of cloud infrastructure and applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues and optimize performance.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Strong experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) including services like EC2, ECS, Lambda, IAM, CodeDeploy, CodeBuild, CodePipeline, and CloudWatch.
• Proficiency in managing source control using Git.
• Experience with software engineering best practices including code reviews, source control, and build processes.
• Expertise in Linux systems administration, particularly Amazon Linux 2.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Hands-on experience with CloudFormation for infrastructure as code.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools.
• Familiarity with Packer for building Amazon Machine Images (AMIs).
• AWS Certification (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Developer) preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.