IT Engineer

New York, New York, United States

About the Job

Job Title: IT Engineer (2991-1)

Experience Required: 6 Years

Location: New York

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled IT Engineer with a strong background in cloud computing and AWS services. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in managing cloud infrastructure, containerization, and database administration. This role requires expertise in configuration management frameworks and DevOps methodologies to enhance deployment processes. Strong analytical and communication skills are a must, along with a deep understanding of networking, security, and Agile methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize AWS cloud services such as EC2, RDS, S3, VPC, and CloudFormation.
• Implement and maintain containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Administer databases, including MySQL, MSSQL, Postgres, DynamoDB, MongoDB, and Elasticsearch.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards such as HIPAA, PCI, and ITAR.
• Enhance cloud security and networking frameworks.
• Utilize configuration management tools such as Puppet, Chef, or Ansible for infrastructure automation.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines, automated test frameworks, and source code management tools including XLR, Jenkins, Git, and Maven.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and participate in Agile & Scrum ceremonies.
• Troubleshoot system issues and optimize cloud infrastructure performance.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in cloud computing with a focus on AWS.
• Proficiency in AWS services (EC2, RDS, S3, VPC, CloudFormation, etc.).
• Experience with container orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Strong database administration skills (MySQL, MSSQL, Postgres, DynamoDB, MongoDB, or Elastic Search).
• Knowledge of security best practices in cloud environments.
• Familiarity with configuration management tools (Puppet, Chef, or Ansible).
• Strong hands-on experience in programming languages such as Python or Java.
• Proficiency in CI/CD tools and DevOps practices.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in Agile and Scrum environments.