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AWS Cloud Platform Engineer (Entry-Level / Junior)

Remote (USA)

0 to 3 Years

We are seeking a motivated AWS Cloud Platform Engineer (Entry-Level) to join our growing cloud infrastructure team. This role is ideal for candidates passionate about cloud technologies, automation, and security who are looking to build a career in cloud engineering. The position involves assisting in designing, deploying, and maintaining secure, scalable, and cost-efficient infrastructure on Amazon Web Services (AWS) while following organizational standards for compliance and performance.

As a Junior AWS Cloud Engineer, you will work closely with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to support cloud operations, automation, and monitoring in a collaborative and learning-focused environment.

• Cloud Infrastructure Support:
  Assist in the design, implementation, and maintenance of AWS-based infrastructure to support enterprise applications and services.

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC):
  Support the use of tools like AWS CloudFormation or Terraform to create and manage reusable infrastructure templates and automate provisioning workflows.

• Cloud Governance and Security:
  Implement basic IAM roles, security groups, and guardrails under supervision to maintain secure cloud environments aligned with best practices.

• Monitoring & Logging:
  Help configure and manage observability tools like Amazon CloudWatch , AWS CloudTrail , or OpenSearch to collect and analyze system metrics and logs.

• Automation & CI/CD:
  Contribute to setting up and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as AWS CodePipeline, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins to enable automated deployments.

• Cost and Resource Management:
  Assist with tagging, budgeting, and usage tracking for efficient cloud cost management.

• Incident Response & Troubleshooting:
  Participate in troubleshooting cloud-related issues, analyzing root causes, and improving system reliability.

• Compliance & Security Support:
  Work with senior engineers to apply DoD STIGs, security baselines, and vulnerability scanning processes to meet compliance standards.

• Collaboration:
  Work cross-functionally with application, DevOps, and security teams to deliver reliable and compliant cloud solutions.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering , or related field (or equivalent hands-on experience).

• 0 to 3 years of relevant work or internship experience in cloud computing or IT infrastructure.

• Foundational understanding of Amazon Web Services (AWS) components (e.g., EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, CloudWatch).

• Basic knowledge of networking , Linux/Windows administration , and scripting languages (Python, Bash, or PowerShell).

• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.

• Understanding of CI/CD , source control (Git), and basic automation practices.

• Strong interest in cloud security , compliance, and cost optimization.

• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

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