AWS Cloud Engineer

LightEdge Solutions is developing the IT solutions that will propel businesses forward over the next 10 years. Using a combination of shared and private/dedicated platforms, LightEdge has been successful in offering businesses alternatives that streamline operations, improve reliability and reduce costs.

If you are passionate about creating real solutions that help businesses with cutting-edge technology, want to be challenged to think out of the box and be in a position where you can impact change on a daily basis, then LightEdge can offer you a dynamic corporate environment built on teamwork and personal responsibility.

You will work with our customers to build the cloud systems infrastructure, focusing on orchestration, security, availability and performance. A successful candidate has strong experience with AWS Cloud services, is self-driven, enjoys learning new technologies, and is willing to stretch themselves to become a stronger engineer and mentor others around them to do the same. 

Responsibilities:

• Aiding with the rapid delivery of cloud services as requested by the client and internal projects
• Aiding with the development and delivery of internal continuous improvement plans
• Large scale migrations for AWS Customers
• You will be an escalation point for advanced AWS fabric and proof of concept support
• Work directly with the cloud teams to explore new product ideas and engineer solutions as new services are added to AWS
• Including but not limited to optimizing cost/capacity ratios, proper monitoring, scaling, implementing and validating database DR scenarios, networking, and security frameworks.
• Establish good working relationships with customers
• Take part in an on-call rotation
• Fulfillment of additional duties as required

Experience:

• The ideal candidate will have a System Administrator or DevOps background having previously worked with a Managed Service Provider
• 3-5 years of system infrastructure design and implementation experience
• 5-7+ years of hands-on AWS experience or equivalent
• 1-2+ years of cloud scripting or equivalent
• AWS compute and platform services such as virtual machines, containers, SQL server and application services
• Python, Terraform, CDK/Cloud Formation and JSON experience
• The ability to work in both a collaborative and independent atmosphere, be able to think outside of the box to creatively problem solve issues for clients.
• Experience working in an agile environment with the ability to quickly change priorities as required by client demands
• Good communication skills, integrity and excellent organization skills
• Kubernetes or similar container orchestration systems (EKS/ECS)
• AWS Certifications (Professional/Specialty level desired)
• Experience with AWS GenAI solutions (e.g. Bedrock, SageMaker, etc.)
• Experience with Modernization of AWS services
• Experience with large data projects (e.g. Datalakes etc.)
• Background in Networking and/or Security

With over 20 years in business, LightEdge offers a full stack of best-in-class IT services delivering flexibility, security, and control. Our solutions include premier colocation across seven purpose-built data centers spanning Des Moines, IA, Kansas City, MO, Omaha, NE, Austin, TX, and Raleigh, NC, industry-leading private Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and cloud platforms, and the top global security and compliance measures. Our owned and operated facilities, integrated DR solutions, and premium compliant cloud choices make up a true Hybrid Cloud Solution Center. LightEdge annually undergoes third-party audits for ISO 20000-1, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI-DSS 3.2, and SSAE 18 SOC 1 Type II, SOC 2 Type II and SOC 3.