CBTS serves enterprise and midmarket clients in all industries across the United States and Canada. CBTS combines deep technical expertise with a full suite of flexible technology solutions--including Application Modernization, Managed Hybrid Cloud, Cybersecurity, Unified Communications, and Infrastructure solutions. From developing and deploying modern applications and the secure, scalable platforms on which they run, to managing, monitoring, and optimizing their operations, CBTS delivers comprehensive technology solutions for its clients' transformative business initiatives. For more information, please visit www.cbts.com.

Job Purpose:

CBTS is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior AWS Cloud Engineer to join our dynamic team. As a Senior AWS Cloud Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of AWS cloud infrastructure, with a focus on AWS infrastructure, app deployment, and data storage environments. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring the availability, scalability, and security of cloud-based systems. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to develop and deploy innovative solutions that align with business requirements.

Essential Functions:

• Design and implement Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud solutions, specifically focusing on scalable, reliable, and cost-effective architectures to meet the client's business needs and technical requirements.
• Develop and deploy cloud infrastructure architecture, including Amazon VPCs, subnets, security groups, IAM roles and policies, and resource tagging strategies.
• Architect and optimize AWS networking components, including Elastic Load Balancers (ELB), AWS Transit Gateway, and VPN or Direct Connect solutions.
• Facilitate the deployment of applications and AWS services such as EC2, Elastic Beanstalk, Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS), and AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) integrations.
• Design and implement data storage solutions using Amazon RDS, S3, DynamoDB, and other relevant AWS storage services.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure seamless integration of applications with AWS services.
• Monitor and troubleshoot performance issues, ensuring efficient resource utilization and optimal system performance.
• Implement and maintain backup and disaster recovery strategies for AWS-based systems using services like AWS Backup and cross-region replication.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in AWS cloud technologies.
• Maintain detailed documentation of AWS configurations and processes.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Education: Four years of college resulting in a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.

Certifications, Accreditations, Licenses:

• Recent AWS certifications.

Relevant Work Experience: 8 to 10 years in a related field.

Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proven experience working as an AWS Cloud Engineer or Cloud Solutions Architect.
• In-depth knowledge of Amazon Web Services (AWS) offerings, infrastructure components, and networking concepts.
• Experience with cloud migration, hybrid cloud solutions, and multi-cloud architectures.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation using AWS CLI, Boto3, CloudFormation, or Terraform.
• Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines in an AWS environment using services like CodePipeline, CodeBuild, or third-party tools like Jenkins.
• Strong understanding of cloud security best practices and experience implementing security controls using AWS security services (e.g., AWS WAF, GuardDuty, Security Hub).
• Familiarity with ITIL or other IT service management frameworks.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to analyze complex issues and provide effective solutions.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Relevant AWS certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional, or AWS Certified DevOps Engineer are a plus.

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