AWS Cloud Engineer

NTT America, Inc.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA is seeking an AWS Cloud Engineer in Kuala Lumpur to design, deploy, and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure across AWS and OCI environments. You will automate provisioning, implement CI/CD pipelines, and drive governance with Security, App-Dev, and Architecture teams.

The role requires hands-on expertise in IaC, cloud security, and cost optimization, with strong collaboration across functions to meet business and compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on engineering capability across AWS and OCI.
• Experience with IaC, CI/CD, and cloud automation.
• Security governance and cost optimization awareness.
• Ability to design well-architected cloud solutions.
• Excellent collaboration with Security, App-Dev, and Architecture teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain scalable, secure cloud infrastructure.
• Automate provisioning across AWS and OCI.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines.
• Drive governance and cost optimization.
• Collaborate with Security, App-Dev, and Architecture teams.
• Provide technical guidance and document architectures.

Skills

Python automation

Terraform

CloudFormation

CodePipeline

Bamboo

OCI Resource Manager

IAM & security

Education

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate

AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate

HashiCorp Terraform Associate

Tools

OCI Resource Manager

AWS CodeStar

AWS CodePipeline

Bamboo

Terraform Enterprise/Cloud

Job description

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization.

We are currently seeking a AWS Cloud Engineer to join our team in Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur (MY-14), Malaysia (MY).

AWS Cloud Engineer

The AWS Cloud Engineer will be responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining scalable, secure, and highly available cloud infrastructure across AWS and OCI environments. This role requires strong hands‑on engineering capability, deep multi‑cloud expertise, and the ability to drive automation, governance, and architectural alignment across teams. The engineer will collaborate closely with Security, App‑Dev, and Architecture teams to deliver well‑architected cloud solutions that meet business and compliance requirements.

Roles and Responsibilities

Infrastructure & Deployment

• Multi-Cloud Management: Maintain and optimize core services across AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda) and OCI (Compute, Block Storage, Autonomous Database, Functions).
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Automate provisioning using Terraform, CloudFormation, and OCI Resource Manager to ensure consistency across environments.
• CI/CD Orchestration: Implement robust pipelines using the AWS CodeStar stack, BitBucket, Bamboo, and OCI DevOps service.
• Cloud Optimization: Drive cost efficiency and performance tuning through resource right sizing and scalability strategies.

Collaboration & Governance

• Architecture Alignment: Partner with Security and App-Dev teams to design resilient, well architected cloud solutions.
• Technical Advocacy: Provide expert guidance on cloud best practices and document architectures, standard operating procedures, and incident root causes.
• Security Enforcement: Implement governance frameworks like AWS Control Tower and OCI Landing Zones to maintain high security standards.

Technical Skills

Networking (AWS & OCI)

• Hybrid Connectivity: Hands‑on experience with AWS Direct Connect and OCI FastConnect, including cross-cloud peering and VPN configurations.
• AWS Stack: Proficiency in Control Tower Landing Zone, Transit Gateway, VPC Peering, NACLs, Security Groups, and AWS Network Firewall.
• OCI Stack: Expertise in OCI Landing Zone, Virtual Cloud Networks (VCN), Dynamic Routing Gateways (DRG), Service Gateways, and OCI Network Firewall.
• Core Fundamentals: Deep understanding of IPv4, BGP, and Next-Gen Firewalls.

DevOps & Programming

• IaC Tools: Expert level in Terraform and CloudFormation.
• Automation: Strong proficiency in Python for cloud automation and scripting.
• CI/CD: Practical experience with CodePipeline, Bamboo, and Terraform Enterprise/Cloud.

Security & Governance

• AWS Security: Deep knowledge of IAM (Roles/Policies), CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and Service Control Policies (SCPs).
• OCI Security: Proficiency in managing Identity Domains, IAM Policies (Allow statements,Compartment-level access), OCI Logging, and Cloud Guard.
• DNS Management: Managing public and private zones via Route53 and OCI DNS.

Non-Technical Requirements

• Problem Solving: Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex cloud infrastructure incidents.
• Collaboration: Strong cross-functional teamwork and the ability to translate technical needs for business stakeholders.
• Adaptability: Eagerness to stay current with evolving cloud technologies in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Certificate

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate (core baseline)
• AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate
• AWS Certified Developer – Associate
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional (senior-level)
• AWS Certified Security – Specialty
• AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty
• HashiCorp Terraform Associate (IaC relevance)

• Strong technical and business acumen with the ability to lead a small technical team.
• Systematic problem‑solving approach, effective communication skills, and strong ownership.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and teamwork.
• Takes initiative to improve current processes and is adaptable to new changes.

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

Whenever possible, we hire locally to NTT DATA offices or client sites. This ensures we can provide timely and effective support tailored to each client’s needs. While many positions offer remote or hybrid work options, these arrangements are subject to change based on client requirements. For employees near an NTT DATA office or client site, in-office attendance may be required for meetings or events, depending on business needs. At NTT DATA, we are committed to staying flexible and meeting the evolving needs of both our clients and employees.

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