Job Title: Site Reliability Engineer (AWS Cloud Infrastructure)
Hire Type: Contract
Compensation: $72 to $90 per hour
Job Reference: #J-18808-Ljbffr
We are seeking a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to join a dynamic team responsible for ensuring the reliability, scalability, and performance of AWS cloud infrastructure . This mid-senior level contractor role focuses on automating operational tasks, monitoring system health, and maintaining compliance with industry standards, particularly in the healthcare sector . Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in AWS , DevOps environments , and possess strong skills in scripting and networking .
Key Responsibilities:Ensure the reliability and scalability of cloud-based systems hosted on AWS .
Automate operational tasks using tools and technologies like Terraform , Ansible , CloudFormation , or custom scripts.
Monitor system health , identify performance bottlenecks, and ensure high availability and resilience of cloud infrastructure.
Work closely with development and operations teams to implement continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
Implement and manage monitoring, alerting , and logging solutions (e.g., CloudWatch , Prometheus , Grafana ).
Support incident management, troubleshoot issues, and resolve problems quickly and efficiently to minimize downtime.
Maintain and ensure compliance with healthcare standards (e.g., HIPAA ) and best practices for security, performance, and data protection.
Document system architectures, troubleshooting processes, and runbooks for effective knowledge sharing.
Identify areas for improvement in infrastructure performance and cost efficiency, providing recommendations for optimizations.
Collaborate with DevOps teams to enhance automation, performance, and efficiency across systems and platforms.
3+ years of experience as a Site Reliability Engineer or in a similar role, with a strong focus on AWS cloud infrastructure .
Extensive experience working with AWS services such as EC2 , S3 , RDS , VPC , CloudFormation , EKS , and IAM .
Strong proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python , Bash , Shell , or PowerShell ) for automating tasks and creating custom tools.
Experience with monitoring and alerting systems (e.g., CloudWatch , Prometheus , Grafana ).
Familiarity with DevOps principles and tools like Jenkins , Docker , Kubernetes , and CI/CD pipelines.
Strong knowledge of networking concepts, such as TCP/IP , DNS , load balancing , firewalls , and VPNs .
Solid understanding of cloud security best practices and maintaining compliance (particularly in healthcare environments).
Experience working in high-availability and resilient cloud architectures.
Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to quickly diagnose and resolve production issues.
Collaboration and communication skills , with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
Healthcare industry experience , especially in maintaining HIPAA compliance.
Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker , Kubernetes ) and serverless architectures.
Experience with configuration management tools like Ansible , Chef , or Puppet .
AWS Certification (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect or AWS Certified DevOps Engineer ).
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science , Engineering , Information Technology , or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Ability to work independently and take ownership of reliability-related initiatives.
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