AWS Cloud Engineer | $60/hr Remote

Crossing Hurdles; Canada; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 116,000; Part time

Job summary

Crossing Hurdles is seeking an AWS Engineer for a remote contract role. You will design, deploy, and manage AWS infrastructure, focusing on EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, and RDS, while implementing automation with Terraform or CloudFormation.

Responsibilities include monitoring with CloudWatch, developing Bash and Python scripts, and enforcing cloud security best practices across operations. Strong Linux and networking knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise with AWS core services: EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, RDS, and CloudWatch.
• Strong Linux administration and Bash scripting capability.
• Experience with automation using Python.
• Solid understanding of networking and cloud security best practices.
• Hands-on with Terraform or CloudFormation for IaC.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage AWS infrastructure using EC2, S3, and RDS.
• Configure IAM and VPC for secure access and networking.
• Automate provisioning with Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Monitor performance with CloudWatch and troubleshooting.
• Develop operational scripts in Bash and Python to boost efficiency.
• Ensure robust cloud security practices across all operations.

Skills

AWS

Linux administration

Bash scripting

Python scripting

Network fundamentals

Cloud security knowledge

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

CloudWatch

Job description

Position: AWS Engineer

Type: Contract

Compensation: $20 - $60/hour

Location: Remote

Commitment: 10-40 hrs/week

Role Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage AWS infrastructure using core services such as EC2, S3, and RDS.
• Implement and maintain identity and access management configurations along with network setups using IAM and VPC.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration through Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues using AWS CloudWatch and related monitoring tools.
• Develop and maintain operational scripts in Bash and Python to enhance efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with robust security practices across all cloud operations.

Requirements

• Have proven expertise with AWS core services including EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, RDS, and CloudWatch.
• Possess a solid foundation in Linux administration and shell scripting, particularly in Bash.
• Have experience in developing automation solutions using Python.
• Have a deep understanding of network basics and cloud security best practices.
• Be hands-on with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.