*AWS Cloud Engineer*

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Job Description An AWS Cloud Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing cloud infrastructure on Amazon Web Services (AWS). They work closely with development teams, system administrators, and IT teams to ensure efficient, scalable, and secure cloud solutions. The role requires expertise in cloud technologies, a solid understanding of AWS services, and the ability to optimize resources for performance, cost, and security.

Key Responsibilities:- Architect, deploy, and manage cloud-based infrastructure on AWS using services such as EC2, S3, VPC, Lambda, RDS, DynamoDB, and more.

• Design scalable and highly available systems that meet business requirements.
• Create, manage, and optimize AWS cloud environments and resources (e.g., security groups, VPCs, IAM roles).
• Automate cloud infrastructure provisioning using tools like AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, or Ansible.
• Write scripts to automate repetitive tasks (e.g., with Python, Bash, or PowerShell).
• Implement continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines to streamline deployments.
• Ensure security best practices for AWS services, including network security (firewalls, VPNs), IAM, encryption, and access control.
• Implement logging, monitoring, and alerting to ensure compliance and security (using AWS CloudWatch, AWS CloudTrail).
• Conduct regular security assessments and audits of cloud environments.
• Monitor and optimize cloud resource usage to reduce costs while ensuring system performance.
• Provide recommendations for cost-effective cloud architecture and resource scaling.
• Utilize AWS Cost Explorer, Trusted Advisor, and other AWS tools for cost analysis and optimization.
• Implement cloud monitoring solutions to track performance, availability, and health of applications and infrastructure.
• Respond to incidents, troubleshoot issues, and provide on-call support as necessary.
• Analyze logs, metrics, and cloud monitoring tools (e.g., CloudWatch, Datadog, New Relic) to troubleshoot and resolve performance bottlenecks.
• Work closely with software developers, operations teams, and business stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver cloud solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and support for cloud-based initiatives.
• Document architecture, design decisions, and operational procedures for internal and client use.
• Stay updated on the latest AWS features and services, and evaluate their potential to enhance cloud solutions.
• Participate in architecture reviews to propose new solutions and improvements. Required Skills and Qualifications:- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: 3+ years of experience in AWS cloud engineering or similar roles.
• AWS Services Expertise: Deep understanding of core AWS services like EC2, S3, VPC, RDS, Lambda, ECS, IAM, CloudFormation, CloudWatch, and more.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work in a team-oriented environment. Accenture Progressive Employee Benefits To view our Progressive Employee Benefits covering Health, Wellbeing, Progressive Leave Options, Sustainability click on the link below.

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