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Infinite Dimensions

AWS Cloud Administrator

Infinite Dimensions, Carson City, Nevada, us, 89702

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Overview We are seeking a skilled AWS Cloud Administrator to join our dynamic team. As an AWS Cloud Administrator, you will be responsible for managing, monitoring, and maintaining cloud infrastructure on Amazon Web Services. You will work closely with development and operations teams to ensure optimal performance, security, and availability of our AWS-based systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud operations and AWS administration.

What You’ll Be Doing

Manage and maintain AWS cloud infrastructure across multiple environments including development, staging, and production

Monitor system performance, availability, and capacity using AWS CloudWatch and other monitoring tools to ensure optimal performance and proactive issue resolution

Implement and maintain backup strategies, disaster recovery procedures, and ensure business continuity through automated processes and regular testing

Configure and manage AWS services including EC2 instances, S3 buckets, RDS databases, VPC networks, IAM users and roles, and other core AWS services

Perform regular system maintenance activities including patching, updates, and configuration changes while minimizing downtime and business impact

Implement and maintain security controls, access management, and compliance policies in accordance with industry standards and organizational requirements

Automate routine administrative tasks using AWS CLI, PowerShell, Python scripts, and Infrastructure as Code tools like CloudFormation or Terraform

Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure issues, performance bottlenecks, and connectivity problems across AWS environments

Manage cost optimization initiatives including rightsizing instances, implementing auto-scaling, and monitoring resource utilization to control AWS spending

Maintain documentation for system configurations, processes, procedures, and troubleshooting guides

Collaborate with development teams to support application deployments, environment provisioning, and CI/CD pipeline operations

Stay current with AWS service updates, new features, and best practices to continuously improve our cloud infrastructure

Who you are

Minimum 8 years of IT Infrastructure experience

Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in AWS cloud administration and operations

Strong understanding of cloud computing concepts, services, and operational best practices

Proficiency in core AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, IAM, CloudWatch, CloudFormation, and AWS Systems Manager

Experience with monitoring and alerting tools to proactively identify and resolve system issues

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues

Excellent communication skills with ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and document technical procedures

Technical Skills Required

AWS Services : Hands-on experience managing EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, IAM, CloudWatch, CloudFormation, Systems Manager, and other core AWS services

Cloud Security : Experience implementing and maintaining AWS security best practices including IAM policies, security groups, encryption, and compliance frameworks

Networking : Strong understanding of AWS networking including VPC configuration, subnets, route tables, NAT gateways, and network troubleshooting

Monitoring & Logging : Proficiency with CloudWatch, CloudTrail, AWS Config, and third-party monitoring tools for infrastructure observability

Backup & Recovery : Experience implementing automated backup solutions using AWS Backup, EBS snapshots, and cross-region replication strategies

Automation : Experience with scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, Bash) and Infrastructure as Code tools (CloudFormation, Terraform, AWS CDK)

Performance Optimization : Knowledge of rightsizing, auto-scaling, load balancing, and cost optimization techniques

High Availability : Experience configuring multi-AZ deployments, elastic load balancing, and failover mechanisms

Containerization : Familiarity with Docker containers and AWS container services like ECS or EKS

DevOps Integration : Experience supporting CI/CD pipelines and working with version control systems like Git

Database Administration : Basic knowledge of RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB administration and backup/recovery procedures

Cost Management : Understanding of AWS billing, cost allocation tags, Reserved Instances, and cost optimization strategies

Education

Bachelor s degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

AWS certifications such as AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, or AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate are highly desirable

Additional certifications in Linux/Windows system administration or cloud technologies are a plus

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