AWS System Administrator

Prophecy Technologies

$110K — $130K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8-10 years of experience in AWS cloud management
  • Proficiency with AWS services including EC2, Lambda, and EKS
  • Experience with Cloud Management tools like CloudWatch and Cost Explorer
  • Strong skills in automation using Terraform and Python
  • Knowledgeable in cloud financial management (FinOps)
  • Experience in maintaining security compliance and controls

Responsibilities

  • Create and manage AWS IAM users and enforce security protocols
  • Launch and configure AWS compute and storage resources
  • Monitor server health and troubleshoot performance issues
  • Establish security controls to protect AWS environments
  • Set up automated backup solutions and define disaster recovery plans
  • Manage cloud spending and optimize resource use for cost efficiency

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage
  • Flexible working hours
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Access to the latest cloud technologies
  • Support for certifications related to AWS and cloud management
Full Job Description
Role Overview:

This role focuses on comprehensive management and administration of AWS cloud environments. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the security, efficiency, and operational continuity of AWS resources, covering identity management, resource provisioning, monitoring, security, backup, and cost optimization.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Identity & Access Management (IAM): Creating and managing AWS IAM users, groups, and roles, enforcing the principle of least privilege, managing credentials, and enabling Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) to secure the account.
  • Resource & Compute Management: Launching, configuring, and monitoring compute resources (like Amazon EC2 instances) and storage systems (like Amazon S3 buckets) to fit operational needs.
  • Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Utilizing tools like Amazon CloudWatch to actively track server health, disk usage, and CPU metrics to prevent downtime and resolve performance bottlenecks.
  • Security & Compliance: Establishing security boundaries and deploying controls to protect the AWS environment from vulnerabilities. This includes configuring firewalls, setting up Virtual Private Clouds (VPC), and auditing logs with AWS CloudTrail.
  • Backup & Disaster Recovery: Setting up automated, cost-effective backup solutions and defining disaster recovery strategies to ensure business continuity across multiple AWS regions.
  • Cost Management: Monitoring cloud spending using tools like AWS Cost Explorer, shutting down idle resources, and optimizing the environment for better financial efficiency.

Required Skills:
  • EC2
  • Lambda
  • EKS
  • VPC
  • S3
  • Route 53
  • CloudFront
  • RDS
  • IAM
  • CloudWatch
  • CloudTrail
  • Terraform
  • Python
  • Cost Explorer
  • FinOps
  • Amazon Web Service (AWS) Cloud Computing

Qualifications:
  • 8-10 years of experience

Preferred Skills:
  • Cloud Consulting and FinOps

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