AWS Network Engineer

Kintec Recruitment Ltd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency specializing in tech roles seeks an experienced AWS Cloud and DevOps Specialist to lead a central cloud migration team in Kuala Lumpur. The successful candidate will design scalable AWS solutions, implement CI/CD pipelines, and ensure optimal AWS resource performance. With responsibilities ranging from technical leadership to collaborating with internal teams, this role requires solid AWS and DevOps expertise. The position offers a stable 12-month contract and opportunities to work with advanced technologies.

Benefits

Opportunity to work with advanced AWS technologies

Stable contract

Collaborative Agile environment

Qualifications

• Strong experience with AWS services including EC2, RDS, and EKS.
• Proficiency in DevOps practices and tools like Terraform and Github Actions.
• Experience optimizing AWS resources for performance and security.

Responsibilities

• Lead cloud migration efforts using AWS technologies.
• Design and implement scalable AWS solutions.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

AWS services expertise

DevOps tools proficiency

Troubleshooting and monitoring skills

Collaboration abilities

Cloud security understanding

Education

AWS Certified Solutions Architect or equivalent

Tools

Terraform

Github Actions

Job description

Nationality and Visa Requirements

This role is open to Malaysian citizens only. No visa sponsorship is available.

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced AWS Cloud and DevOps Specialist to join a central cloud migration team. This team supports large-scale migration projects, rehosting and replatforming applications, and implementing scalable, secure, and efficient AWS solutions. You will play a key role in designing and deploying cloud infrastructure, maintaining CI/CD pipelines, developing automation scripts, and ensuring optimal performance and security of AWS resources. The role requires strong technical expertise, collaboration with internal teams, and experience in hybrid cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Migration and Technical Leadership: Ensure the use of standard solutions and AWS technologies for all migrations
• Identify and address technical gaps by liaising with internal development teams
• Design and implement scalable, secure, and efficient AWS solutions tailored to business and technical requirements
• Oversee the migration of applications, focusing on rehosting and replatforming activities
• Cloud Infrastructure Design and DevOps Implementation: Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines and align with internal cloud teams for capacity and backlog management
• Develop and update Terraform and Github Actions scripts for deployment
• Design and implement production monitoring and alerting in collaboration with internal teams

Technical Expertise

• Strong experience with AWS services, including EC2, RDS, EKS, CloudWatch, and IAM
• Proficiency in DevOps tools and practices, including Terraform and Github Actions
• Skilled in troubleshooting, monitoring, and logging in hybrid cloud setups (networking, IAM, storage, and database issues)
• Familiarity with AWS Landing Zone Accelerator tools for automating core service setup
• Expertise in AWS migration services, including DataSync, DMS, and SCT
• Experience optimising AWS resources for performance, security, and cost efficiency

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional) or equivalent certification
• Experience with multi-cloud environments, particularly migrations involving Microsoft Azure
• Familiarity with distributed network systems, serverless solutions, and cloud-based security

Why Consider This Role

• Lead and influence cloud migration and DevOps practices in a high-impact environment
• Opportunity to work with advanced AWS technologies and automation tools
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fully Agile setup
• Stable 12-month contract within an established organisational structure