AWS Cloud Engineer

Title : AWS Cloud/ DevOps Engineer

Location : Reston, VA- (Hybrid)

Duration: 6-12 Months- Contract

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and log management. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to streamline deployment processes and ensure system reliability.
Key Responsibilities:
Design, implement, and manage scalable and secure infrastructure on AWS
Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab
Automate infrastructure provisioning using Terraform and CloudFormation
Collaborate with the Splunk team to deploy applications, manage AWS logs, and support log ingestion and analysis
Work with development, QA, and operations teams to ensure smooth deployment and integration
Implement DevOps best practices to improve reliability, scalability, and security
Maintain documentation and ensure compliance with internal and external standards
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Strong experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS), including but not limited to:
o EC2 for compute provisioning
o S3 for object storage
o IAM for identity and access management
o CloudFormation for infrastructure as code
o Kinesis and Firehose for real-time data streaming and delivery
o CloudWatch for monitoring, logging, and alerting
o Lambda for serverless computing and event-driven architecture
Proficiency in GitLab for version control and CI/CD pipeline management
Hands-on experience with Terraform for infrastructure as code
Experience working with Splunk for log management, particularly in AWS environments
Solid understanding of DevOps principles and tools
Experience with scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or PowerShell
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
Preferred Qualifications:
AWS Certification (e.g., Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer)
Familiarity with security best practices in cloud environments EEO: MindLance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.