AWS Systems Engineer

GTN Technical Staffing; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical staffing firm is seeking an AWS Systems Engineer for a long-term contract. This fully remote role involves configuring and maintaining PAM tools, automating AWS processes, and collaborating with teams to ensure efficient resource management. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field and proven experience in AWS services. Strong scripting skills and attention to detail are essential for success in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in AWS services and architecture.
• Strong knowledge of cloud computing concepts, preferably in a financial services environment.
• Understanding of network and security protocols in cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement AWS architecture and services.
• Automate deployment and management processes.
• Monitor and optimize AWS resource utilization.
• Implement security best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for solutions.
• Provide support and troubleshoot AWS issues.
• Conduct assessments of existing AWS setups.
• Stay updated with AWS offerings and trends.

Skills

AWS services and architecture

Scripting and automation tools

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Tools

Python

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

Overview

AWS Systems Engineer

Long Term Contract

Fully Remote

What would "a day in the life" of this role look like? Configuring, maintaining, and maturing PAM tools such as StrongDM and Delinea. Working on with technology and business teams for onboarding and maintenance of access.

What interaction level with this role have the team members and hiring manager? Multiple stand ups during the week, team meeting once a week to go over project status, project work as needed. This would be high touch/interaction with manager and PAM team.

What would you say is the top priority for the worker over the first few weeks/months? Configuration and migration of Delinea to new platform, enabling additional technology and applications to use privileged access management, develop AWS processes such as Just In Time Access and Database access processes

What do you foresee being the biggest challenge in this role? The timelines for which work is needing to be completed that should align with AWS Migration efforts

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement AWS architecture and services to support our applications and infrastructure.
• Automate deployment and management processes using industry best practices.
• Monitor and optimize AWS resource utilization to ensure efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Implement security best practices while maintaining compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver solutions that align with business needs.
• Provide support and troubleshoot issues related to AWS environments and services.
• Conduct assessments and audits of existing AWS setups to improve performance and security.
• Keep up to date with the latest AWS offerings and industry trends to continuously improve system performance.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience in AWS services and architecture.
• Strong knowledge of cloud computing concepts, preferably in a financial services environment.
• Experience with scripting and automation tools (e.g., Python, Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Understanding of network and security protocols in cloud environments.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Desired Experience

• Certification in AWS (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect or AWS Certified DevOps Engineer) is a plus.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems.
• Prior experience working in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.
• Previous involvement in working with vendors, especially Tier 1 vendors, is a beneficial asset.