AWS SysOps Engineer at iKhokha

Job Description

• Are you the AWS SysOps Engineer who can turn chaos into stability and complexity into elegant solutions?
• Join us in designing and maintaining cloud environments that never skip a beat.

So, what will you do? 

• You will be responsible for managing resources such as Server instances (EC2) and Databases (RDS/MySQL) as well as managing security including IAM, GuardDuty, AWS Inspector, AWS Detective, Network Access Control within the AWS Cloud environment.
• You will also be responsible for server setup and administration, system monitoring, ensuring systems are operational as well as ensuring system stability and uptime.
• Your role will also entail ensuring that industry standards and best practices are followed.

In addition to the above, you will: 

• Manage Resources (Server instances (EC2), Databases (RDS/MySQL), Access Control (IAM)) within the AWS Cloud environment.
• Ensure minimum downtime, incident response, root cause analysis and problem solving.
• Configure and manage Linux server instances, make sure all platforms are up to date. Automate as much as possible using AWS System Manager and AWS Inspector.
• Implement continuous monitoring of security events using AWS CloudTrail, AWS Config, and AWS GuardDuty, ensuring timely detection and response to security incidents.
• Perform regular backups using AWS backup service for RDS, EC2 an DynamoDB. Use S3 versioning for objects stored in S3.
• Address and resolve development support tickets that have been logged.
• Ensure all services running on AWS are secure using AWS security best practices.
• Participate in design reviews.

Qualifications

At least one of the following Cloud Certifications (administrator or associate level), such as:

• AWS: AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate or AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
• Azure: Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
• Google Cloud: Google Cloud Certified Associate Cloud Engineer

Additional relevant certifications (advantageous):

• CompTIA Security+
• Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)

Deal Breakers: 

• 3+ years of experience as a SysOps Engineer or in a similar role (e.g., Cloud Engineer, System Administrator) as well as experience in the following:
• In-depth knowledge of managing Linux-based systems - comfortable in a bash shell terminal.
• Solid knowledge of networking concepts including CIDR and subnet configuration.
• Experience in cloud security configuration and monitoring.
• Basic to intermediate scripting in a language such as Bash / Python as well as basic to intermediate SQL skills.
• Experience working in a cloud-based environment as well as Cyber Security.
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools like AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, Pulumi.

In addition to the above, the experience in the following technologies, domains and best practices will make you a frontrunner for the role:

• PCI DSS experience
• Docker
• Virtualization
• MySQL/Postgres
• NoSQL
• Cloud Functions
• Datadog/Dynatrace

Additional Information

Perks of joining the Tribe? 

• Work in a high-growth company with tangible results you're accountable for.
• Enjoy hybrid, remote, and in office work models.
• Competitive remuneration and benefits, including Medical Aid and Group Risk scheme contributions.
• Be guided by visionary leadership.
• Seize the opportunity for study leave.  
• Access to on-demand learning and development.
• Experience a friendly, collaborative culture with a team of all-round-lekker humans (it’s true, we surveyed our Employees and they told us so).
• If you find yourself at HQ, coffee on tap and a selection of hot beverages provided by our very own onsite Barista.