We are looking for a skilled AWS Cloud&Systems Engineer with strong expertise in cloud infrastructure, operating systems, backup strategies, and hybrid environments including Nutanix. This role is critical for designing, deploying, and maintaining robust infrastructure solutions across AWS and Nutanix platforms, with a focus on automation, high availability, security, and cost optimization.
Key Responsibilities
· Architect and support AWS workloads including RDS, Aurora, and EC2-hosted databases.
· Implement and manage backup and disaster recovery strategies using AWS Backup, RDS snapshots, and native backup tools.
· Optimize AWS resource utilization and costs, including use of Reserved Instances, Savings Plans, and Serverless databases.
· Automate cloud infrastructure using Terraform, CloudFormation, or AWS CDK.
· Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for provisioning infrastructure with tools like CodePipeline, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins.
· Manage Terraform state files securely and follow IaC best practices.
· Administer Linux and Windows EC2 instances, including patching, hardening, and performance tuning.
· Use AWS Systems Manager (SSM) for instance management, inventory, and remote automation.
· Troubleshoot OS-level issues and ensure logging and monitoring are in place.
· Support Nutanix-based on-prem infrastructure, focusing on AHV, Prism Central, and Nutanix Files/Volumes.
· Design and maintain hybrid cloud solutions integrating Nutanix with AWS (e.g., via AWS Outposts, VPNs, Direct Connect, Veeam).
· Assist in migrating VMs and workloads between AWS and Nutanix .
· Monitor Nutanix clusters for performance, availability, and backup success.
· Leverage Nutanix-native snapshots, replication, and data protection for critical workloads.
· Familiar with subnets, Security Groups, NACLs, PrivateLink, and VPC Peering.
· Manage DNS with Route 53, including high availability and failover configurations.
· Implement security best practices to meet compliance requirements like PCI-DSS.
· Utilize CloudWatch, AWS Config, and CloudTrail for real-time monitoring and compliance.
· Set up centralized backup strategies for RDS, EC2, EBS, and Nutanix workloads using AWS Backup and Veeam.
· Conduct periodic DR tests and validate recovery procedures.
· Collaborate with engineering, compliance, and DevOps teams to deliver secure and reliable infrastructure.
· Mentor junior engineers and champion best practices in hybrid and cloud environments.
· Stay up to date with the latest AWS and Nutanix features, tools, and security guidelines.
· 3+ years of hands-on experience with AWS infrastructure.
· 1+ year of experience managing Nutanix environments (AHV, Prism Central, AOS).
· Solid knowledge of Linux and Windows server administration.
· Proficient with Terraform, CloudFormation, or other IaC tools.
· Understanding of cloud networking, hybrid connectivity, and security compliance.
· Familiarity with backup and DR tools, such as AWS Backup, Veeam, or Nutanix native tools.
· AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional
· Nutanix Certified Professional (NCP-MCI or NCP-DS)
· Terraform Associate (HashiCorp), Ansible or equivalent
· Microsoft or Linux server certification is a plus