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Site Reliability Engineer

Remote:

Full Remote

Contract:

Full time

Experience:

Mid-level (2-5 years)

Work from:

New York (USA), United States

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Strong written and verbal communication skills, Advanced understanding of Windows and Linux systems, Deep knowledge of AWS infrastructure, Strong scripting skills with Python, Terraform, Certifications like MCSE or CompTIA Server+ are a plus.

Key responsabilities:

Monitor health of servers, databases, networks
Optimize cybersecurity tools and manage updates
Plan and execute upgrades and compliance projects
Analyze security threats and respond to alerts
Create hardened images for servers and conduct fire drills

Jahnel Group SME https://www.jahnelgroup.com/

51 - 200 Employees

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Job description

Jahnel Group's mission is to provide the absolute best environment for software creators to pursue their passion by connecting them with great clients doing meaningful work. This is a full time position with one of our closest clients.

Who We're Looking For

Our client is looking for a talented Site Reliability Engineer / AWS Cloud Engineer to manage, monitor, and secure their AWS infrastructure. This fully remote position is open to candidates physically located in the United States and offers a unique opportunity for system administrators looking to avoid the return-to-office trend. The ideal candidate has strong skills in system health monitoring, automation, and a solid understanding of cloud-hosted environments.

Primary Responsibilities

Day-to-Day:

Monitor the health of servers, databases, networks, and security.
Optimize cybersecurity tools like antivirus and spam filtering.
Manage security patches and updates, including sandbox testing.
Plan and execute upgrades and security compliance projects.
Oversee vendor relationships and manage software licenses

Ad-hoc:

Scale servers/services for changing loads.
Analyze and resolve security and vulnerability threats.
Respond to and resolve server monitoring alerts.

Periodic:

Create hardened images for servers.
Install and update servers, cloud services, and applications.
Review configurations for services like antivirus, VPN, and MFA.
Manage server and email certificates.
Resolve security issues from penetration tests.
Conduct fire drills for incidents and ensure compliance with PCI-DSS v4 and NIST standards.

Skills and Qualifications

Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Exceptional planning, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Advanced understanding of Windows (Windows 11, Windows Server 2022) and Linux systems (Redhat, SSH).
Strong scripting skills (Python) and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) experience with Terraform and Docker.
Deep knowledge of AWS infrastructure, including CloudFormation, AWS CDK, and Terraform.
Advanced understanding of enterprise networking, VPN, 802.1x authentication, and cybersecurity tools like NGAV and EDR.
Knowledge of security standards such as NIST and STIG.
Certifications like MCSE, CompTIA Server+, or Red Hat Certified System Administrator are a plus.

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