AWS Cloud Engineer

AWS Cloud Engineer (

• Monitor existing systems to ensure structural integrity
• Install and configure operating systems and other software and routinely test installed software for issues, such as glitch detection
• Manage and monitor all installed systems and infrastructure to be in line with company guidelines
• Install, configure, and test operating systems, application software, and system management tools
• Ensure the highest level of systems and infrastructure availability
• Complete disaster recovery planning and documentation for the cloud environment
• Provide 7x24x365 support for the PTL cloud environment
• Determine and implement automated process scripts using Ansible and Python
• Maintain automated monitoring and alerting processes for the Cloud environment
• Coordinate system changes and deploys within other IT groups
• Install, patch and maintain Linux systems, middleware for web systems, and the Single Sign on Environment in the cloud
• Make recommendations on rollbacks and system repair methods/priorities

• Associate's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Engineering or related field preferred. If no degree, then at least 3 years of specific (function) administration experience required
• 3 years of system engineering and IT support required
• 1 years of AWS engineering required, including hands on experience with VPCs, Availability Zones, Security Groups, ELB/ALB, etc.
• 3 years' experience with Linux / Middleware skills in AWS required. This could include open source and purchased middleware products such as webservers, application servers, database servers, API management gateways, single-sign-on software, identity management software, ETL software, collaboration software, etc.
• 1-2 years of project leadership required (including mid-to-large scale projects, and managing multiple projects at one time)
• Experience in performance tuning, performance problem resolution and managing web hosting partners is required
• Experience creating automated scripts using Ansible and Python preferred
• Knowledge of enterprise networks and structure
• Experience in the following concepts:
• Networking
• IT Security best practices
• Database technologies such as Gemfire, Greenplum and MySQ
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
• Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening are required.