Cloud Platform Engineer (Security & Server
Posted on February 20, 2025
Job Description
- Job Title : Cloud Platform Engineer (Security & Server Focus)
- Location : Remote
- Contract Length : 6 Months
- Third Party BGV
- About the Role
- We are looking for a Cloud Platform Engineer with a strong background in server troubleshooting, cloud security, and infrastructure automation rather than a pure development role. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in AWS, Linux & Windows server troubleshooting, security posture management, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
- This role will focus on ensuring system reliability, security, and performance while streamlining operations through automation and compliance best practices.
- Key Responsibilities
- · Troubleshoot and resolve server-related issues across Linux and Windows environments.
- · Configure and maintain cloud infrastructure (AWS) with a focus on security and compliance.
- · Implement and manage cloud security posture management (CSPM) and vulnerability management solutions.
- · Monitor and optimize AWS services for performance, cost efficiency, and security.
- · Support Infrastructure as Code (IaC) initiatives using Terraform or CloudFormation.
- · Automate server configuration and security policies using scripting (Python, Bash, or PowerShell).
- · Collaborate with security and DevOps teams to enforce governance policies and implement automated guardrails.
- · Assist in CI/CD pipeline integration for infrastructure automation.
- · Develop and maintain security documentation for infrastructure, configurations, and best practices.
- Required Qualifications & Skills
- · 5+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure, server troubleshooting, and security.
- · Strong AWS experience (EC2, IAM, VPC, CloudWatch, Security Hub, etc.).
- · Expertise in Linux & Windows troubleshooting for enterprise-scale environments.
- · Knowledge of cloud security best practices including CSPM and vulnerability management.
- · Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) (Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar).
- · Automation skills using Python, Bash, or PowerShell to optimize cloud operations.
- · Understanding of compliance frameworks (e.g., SOC2, ISO 27001, NIST) and cloud governance.
- · Basic knowledge of CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure deployment.
- · Strong problem-solving skills and ability to collaborate across teams.
- Nice to Have (Preferred, Not Required)
- · Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
- · Familiarity with TypeScript & GraphQL (not a primary focus but a plus).
- · Experience in cloud cost optimization strategies.
- What You’ll Learn & Gain
- · Hands-on experience in securing and optimizing AWS environments in a fast-paced organization.
- · Exposure to cloud security frameworks and compliance strategies.
- · Learning to promote self-service infrastructure through automation.
- · Best practices in cloud security posture management and governance.
Required Skills
aws experience (ec2
iam
vpc
cloudwatch
security hub
etc.).
python