AWS Engineer - Greater London, United Kingdom - La Fosse

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    AWS Engineer

    Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 – Fully remote role

    A fantastic opening to join one of the UK's leading supply chain solution companies as an AWS Engineer.

    Principal Accountabilities:

    Cloud Infrastructure Design and Deployment:

    • Lead the design and deployment of AWS-based infrastructure solutions, ensuring alignment with business requirements and best practices.
    • Collaborate with architects and stakeholders to create scalable, secure, and highly available cloud architectures.

    Red Hat Systems Administration:

    • Manage and maintain Red Hat Linux systems, including installation, configuration, and ongoing administration.
    • Implement and optimize Red Hat-based solutions for seamless integration with AWS services.

    Automation and Configuration Management:

    • Develop and implement automation scripts using tools such as Ansible for configuration management, ensuring consistent and efficient deployment of resources.
    • Drive the adoption of Infrastructure as Code (IAC) principles with Terraform to enhance agility and repeatability.

    Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams:

    • Work closely with development, operations, and security teams to understand application requirements and provide effective cloud solutions.
    • Participate in cross-functional collaboration to integrate cloud services into the overall IT landscape.

    Security Compliance:

    • Ensure cloud infrastructure and Red Hat systems adhere to security best practices and compliance requirements.
    • Implement and monitor security measures to safeguard cloud-based resources.

    Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution:

    • Investigate and resolve issues related to cloud infrastructure, networking, and Red Hat systems.
    • Provide timely and effective troubleshooting support to maintain system reliability.

    Continuous Learning and Certification:

    • Stay current with AWS and Red Hat updates, emerging technologies, and industry best practices.
    • Pursue and maintain relevant certifications to enhance personal and team expertise.

    Documentation and Knowledge Sharing:

    • Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for cloud and Red Hat configurations.
    • Facilitate knowledge sharing within the team and contribute to the development of internal resources.

    Project Leadership:

    • Lead cloud-related projects, providing technical guidance and ensuring successful project delivery.
    • Mentor and coach team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.

    Strategic Contributions:

    • Contribute to the development of the overall cloud and Red Hat strategy.
    • Provide insights and recommendations for continuous improvement in cloud engineering practices.

    Skills & Tech stack:

    • AWS
    • Terraform
    • Linux (Red Hat)
    • Experience migrating from on-premise infrastructure to AWS Cloud
    • Strong documentation skills
    • Cloud native mentality
    • Experience in a enterprise environment

    Benefits include:

    • 25 days holiday + statutory
    • Competitive pension match
    • Car allowance
    • Family health care