AWS Cloud Engineer / Chennai / WFO Only / AWS certification must

Mount Talent Consulting; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Talent Consulting is seeking an experienced AWS Cloud Engineer with strong Linux administration, AWS services, and DevOps practices. The ideal candidate has 6+ years of relevant experience and an AWS certification, with preferably a background in security and networking solutions.

The role involves deploying and managing Linux/Windows servers on AWS, configuring web servers, designing multi-tier architectures, and managing VPCs, RDS, S3, and security controls.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in AWS and Linux administration.
• AWS Certification mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of AWS services and infrastructure management.
• Experience with Terraform and automation tools.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and manage Linux/Windows servers on AWS (EC2, EBS, ELB/ALB, IAM, Security Groups).
• Configure web servers (Apache, Tomcat).
• Design multi-tier architectures, including serverless solutions.
• Manage VPCs, subnets, ACLs, routing; implement security controls.
• Configure AWS RDS (MySQL, PostgreSQL) for HA and performance.
• Integrate FortiGate firewall and AppTrana VPN for secure connectivity.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning with Terraform and CloudFormation.
• Manage CI/CD pipelines and deployments.

Skills

AWS

Linux administration

DevOps practices

CI/CD

Troubleshooting

Communication

Security and networking

Education

AWS Certification (SAA or higher)

Tools

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Role: AWS Cloud Engineer

We are seeking an experienced AWS Cloud Administrator with strong expertise in Linux administration, AWS services, and a good understanding of DevOps practices. The ideal candidate will have 6+ years of relevant experience, hold an AWS certification, and preferably have experience with security and networking solutions.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and manage Linux and Windows servers on AWS, including EC2, EBS, ELB, ALB, SSL, Security Groups, IAM Roles, and Policies.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Linux platforms and configure web servers such as Apache and Tomcat.
• Design and maintain AWS multi-tier architectures, including serverless solutions.
• Manage VPCs, subnets, ACLs, routing tables, and implement AWS native security controls (Security Groups, WAF, etc.).
• Configure and manage AWS RDS (MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.) for high availability and performance.
• Integrate and manage FortiGate firewall and AppTrana VPN for secure connectivity and application protection.
• Create and manage S3 buckets with appropriate retention policies for application and database logs.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and management using Terraform, CF.
• Manage CI/CD pipelines and ensure smooth deployment processes (preferred experience).
• Implement and manage version control systems (Git, Bitbucket).
• Automate repetitive tasks to improve operational efficiency.
• Utilize AWS Security Hub and Inspector for security posture management.
• Work with Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration (preferred).
• Apply OS and security patches across cloud services.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6+ years of experience in AWS and Linux administration.
• AWS Certification (Solutions Architect Associate or higher) is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of AWS services and infrastructure management.
• Experience with Terraform and automation tools.
• Preferred: Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with FortiGate firewall, AppTrana VPN, and AWS RDS.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.