Aws Admin

ABOUT HAKKODA

Hakkoda, an IBM Company, is a modern data consultancy that empowers data driven organizations to realize the full value of the Snowflake Data Cloud. We provide consulting and managed services in data architecture, data engineering, analytics and data science. We are renowned for bringing our clients deep expertise, being easy to work with, and being an amazing place to work We are looking for curious and creative individuals who want to be part of a fast-paced, dynamic environment, where everyone’s input and efforts are valued. We hire outstanding individuals and give them the opportunity to thrive in a collaborative atmosphere that values learning, growth, and hard work. Our team is distributed across North America, Latin America, India and Europe. If you have the desire to be a part of an exciting, challenging, and rapidly-growing Snowflake consulting services company, and if you are passionate about making a difference in this world, we would love to talk to you.

**Role & Responsibilities**:

- ** AWS Infrastructure Management**:Provision, configure, and maintain AWS services such as EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, Lambda, RDS, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and more.
- ** Monitoring & Incident Response**:Set up monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions. Respond to and resolve infrastructure issues proactively.
- ** Security & IAM**:Manage IAM roles, policies, and user access with a strong focus on security best practices and compliance requirements.
- ** Automation & Scripting**:Automate routine tasks using scripting (Bash, Python) and AWS CLI/SDK.
- ** Infrastructure as Code (IaC)**:Use tools like Terraform or CloudFormation to manage and automate infrastructure deployments and changes.
- ** Cost Optimization**:Monitor resource usage and implement cost-control strategies to optimize AWS spending.
- ** Backup & Disaster Recovery**:Manage backup strategies and ensure systems are resilient and recoverable.
- ** Documentation**:Maintain detailed and up-to-date documentation of AWS environments, standard operating procedures, and runbooks.

**Skils & Qualifications**:

- ** 10+ years** of hands-on AWS administration experience.
- Strong understanding of AWS core services (EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, Lambda, RDS, etc.).
- Experience with scripting (Python, Bash, or PowerShell) and automation tooling.
- Proven expertise in using **Terraform or CloudFormation**.
- Deep knowledge of IAM policy creation and security best practices.
- Experience with monitoring tools such as CloudWatch, Prometheus, or third-party APM tools.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps principles.
- Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to resolve complex infrastructure issues independently.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with remote teams.
- Comfortable working during **US Eastern Time zone** hours.

**Preferred Qualifications**:

- AWS Certifications (e.g., **SysOps Administrator Associate**, **Solutions Architect Associate/Professional**).
- Experience in hybrid environments or with other cloud platforms (Azure, GCP).
- Familiarity with Snowflake, GitLab, or similar DevOps tooling.

Benefits:

- Health Insurance
- Paid leave
- Technical training and certifications
- Robust learning and development opportunities
- Incentive
- Toastmasters
- Food Program
- Fitness Program
- Referral Bonus Program