DevOps Systems Engineer (AWS)

Job Description

Job Description

Remote (PA based and EST timezone candidates preferred)

Contract | 40 hours/week

About the Role

We are seeking a DevOps Engineer to support and enhance AWS and on-prem environments in a hands-on infrastructure and deployment-focused role. This position supports large-scale web and backend applications, with a strong emphasis on AWS infrastructure, Jenkins-based deployments, Docker containerization, web server configuration, automation, and system performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, modify, and support AWS infrastructure, including EC2, S3, Lambda, APIs, and related services

• Script and maintain Jenkins jobs to support code deployments and remote service management

• Configure and support Apache and Nginx web servers

• Build and manage Docker containers to support development and vendor needs

• Support containerized environments and orchestration tools such as Kubernetes or ECS

• Automate infrastructure and operational workflows using Bash and Python

• Support application deployment and operations across AWS and on-prem environments in Linux, with Windows experience as a plus

• Monitor systems and applications using tools such as CloudWatch, Splunk, New Relic, or similar platforms

• Perform system trend analysis, capacity planning, threshold testing, and performance tuning

• Troubleshoot production and infrastructure issues in collaboration with internal teams, on-call staff, and vendors

• Participate in on-call rotation and incident response

• Recommend improvements related to infrastructure, performance, security, and technology lifecycle planning

• Prepare technical documentation and formal change implementation plans

• Mentor junior team members and contribute to team knowledge sharing

Required Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in DevOps, Systems Engineering, or related infrastructure engineering roles

• Strong hands-on experience with AWS

• Strong Linux system administration experience

• Experience scripting with Bash and/or Python

• Experience with Jenkins or similar CI/CD tools

• Experience building and managing Docker containers

• Experience configuring Apache and/or Nginx web servers

• Experience with infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, or Puppet

• Experience with Git-based version control tools such as Git, Bitbucket, or Stash

• Working knowledge of networking fundamentals, including load balancing, firewall rules, and certificates

• Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary technical teams

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS Certification

• Experience with Windows administration

• Experience with Kubernetes or ECS

• Experience with monitoring/logging tools such as Splunk, New Relic, CloudWatch, or SCOM

• Experience supporting MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB

• Familiarity with Jira, ServiceNow, Redmine, Slack, or WebEx Teams

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience
  
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