Cloud Platform Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Miami, FL that is seeking a Cloud Platform Engineer.
Responsibilities:
* Design, create, and manage AWS cloud resources using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools such as AWS CloudFormation and the AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK)
* Implement and manage containerized workloads in Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) utilizing GitOps principles and the Flux CD tool
* Enable product teams to seamlessly build and deploy applications into EKS through the effective use of Git, GitHub, GitHub Actions, and Flux
* Implement and manage comprehensive observability solutions using Splunk Observability Cloud, including metrics, logging, and tracing
* Proactively troubleshoot and resolve issues related to applications running across our AWS environment, including EKS, Elastic Beanstalk, and Lambda
* Understand and work with Akamai as our Content Delivery Network (CDN) and Web Application Firewall (WAF) solution
* Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for infrastructure, configurations, and operational procedures
* Effectively communicate and collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams (software engineers, security engineers, etc.) to deliver and maintain platform services
* Clearly and concisely communicate technical concepts and issues to non-technical stakeholders
* Create and maintain clear and accurate diagrams illustrating infrastructure and architectural designs
* Stay up-to-date with the latest cloud technologies and best practices, and proactively identify opportunities for improvement within our platform
* Implement and adhere to security best practices and compliance requirements within the cloud environment
REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
* 5+ years of experience in a Cloud Engineering or DevOps role
* Significant experience working with Amazon Web Services (AWS)
* Proven experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools, preferably AWS CloudFormation and CDK
* Hands-on experience deploying and managing applications in Kubernetes, ideally with Amazon EKS
* Strong understanding and practical experience with GitOps methodologies and tools, particularly Flux CD
* Experience implementing and utilizing observability platforms, with preference for Splunk Observability Cloud (or similar tools like Datadog, New Relic)
* Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and experience with tools like GitHub Actions
* Experience troubleshooting applications running in various AWS services (EKS, Elastic Beanstalk, Lambda)
* Familiarity with CDN and WAF solutions, with knowledge of Akamai being a significant advantage
* Strong understanding of networking principles and security best practices in a cloud environment
* Experience with scalable architectures, cloud platforms, and transactional applications
* Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
* Self-motivated and able to work independently
* A proactive and continuous learning mindset
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforces sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
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