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AWS Devops Engineer II - R-19974

AWS Devops Engineer II - R-19974

1 Month ago • 4-5 Years • DevOps

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linux

ansible

shell

jenkins

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kubernetes

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chef

docker

Job Description

This role involves automating deployments on AWS using custom templates and modules, architecting AWS environments, creating automation tools, educating customers on best practices, ensuring cloud environment control, and leading workload management. Responsibilities also include mentoring Rackers, quality checking technical training, providing technical expertise, collaborating with account managers, and solutioning and implementing greenfield projects using IaaS and PaaS. The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of experience in DevOps/CloudOps/DevSecOps, strong AWS knowledge (Compute, Storage, Security, Networking), proficiency in Python/Linux/Shell scripting, Terraform/IaC, CI/CD, and experience with tools like GitLab, Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, and the Elastic Stack. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential.

Must have:

Automate AWS deployments
Architect AWS environments
Create automation tools
AWS best practices expertise
4+ years DevOps experience
Proficient in Python/Shell scripting
Terraform/IaC and CI/CD
GitLab experience
Strong problem-solving skills

Good to have:

Experience with Jenkins, Maven, GitHub
Chef/Ansible/Puppet knowledge
AppDynamics/CloudWatch monitoring
Knowledge of ELK/Opensearch
AWS services (VPC, Route 53, EC2, EKS, RDS, etc.)

Key Responsibilities

Automate deployments utilizing custom templates and modules for customer environments on AWS.

Architect AWS environment best practices and deployment methodologies.

Create automation tools and processes to improve day to day functions.

Educate customers on AWS and Rackspace best practices and architecture.

Ensure the control, integrity, and accessibility of the cloud environment for the enterprise Lead Workload/Workforce Management and Optimization related tasks.

Mentor and assist Rackers across the Cloud Function.

Quality check development of technical training for all Rackers supporting Rackspace Supported CLOUD Products.

Provide technical expertise underpinning communications targeting a range of stakeholders - from individual contributors to leaders across the business.

Collaborate with Account Managers and Business Development Consultants to build strong customer relationships.

Technical Expertise

Experienced in solutioning and implementation of Green field projects leveraging IaaS, PaaS for Primary site and DR.

Hands-on 4+ years of recent technical experience in Professional Services/Enterprise DevOps/CloudOps, DevSecOps role

Near expert knowledge of AWS Products & Services, Compute, Storage, Security, networking, etc.

Proficient skills in at least one of the following languages: Python, Linux, Shell scripting.

Proficient skills with git and git workflows.

Excellent working knowledge of Windows or Linux operating systems – experience of supporting and troubleshooting issues and performance.

Highly skilled in Terraform/IaC, including CI/CD practices.

Strong technical skills and proficiency in multiple functional areas are required, such as infrastructure as Code (CloudFormation/Terraform), containerize orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes), configuration management (Ansible), programming language (Python), logging system (Elastic Stack), CI/CD and network protocols and standards.

Experience in designing, building, implementing, analysing, Migrating and troubleshooting highly available systems.

strong knowledge of Continuous Integration tools such as GITLAB (mandatory), others like Jenkins, Maven, GitHub, Sona type nexus, developing CI and CD pipelines and continuous automation and should have hands on experience on writing automation scripts.

Knowledge of at least one configuration management system such as Chef, Ansible, Puppet or any other such tools.

Understanding of services and protocols, configuration, management, and troubleshooting of hosting environments, including web servers, databases, caching, and database services.

Strong experience in configuring services, alerts, instrumentation on AppD, monitoring tools.

Understanding requirements and experience using monitoring solutions such as AppDynamics, CloudWatch, ELK, Opensearch.

Knowledge on AWS services like VPC, Route 53, EC2, EKS, RDS,API Gateways, Elastic Cache, Dynamo DB, Lambda

Knowledge in the application of current and emerging network software and hardware technology and protocols.

Skills

Passionate about technology and has a desire to constantly expand technical knowledge.

Detail-oriented in documenting information and able to own customer issues through resolution.

Able to handle multiple tasks and prioritize work under pressure.

Demonstrate sound problem-solving skills coupled with a desire to take on responsibility.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, both highly technical and non-technical.

Ability to communicate technical issues to nontechnical and technical audiences.

Education