Big Data Cloud Operations-Night Shift

Title: Cloud Support Engineer
Location : 100% Remote
Target Start Date : ASAP
Type: contract
Pay Rate: DOE

This position is for a mid-level support engineer responsible for supporting big data operations within AWS environments. The role includes support across AWS services, UNIX/Linux, Windows, SQL/Postgres databases, batch scheduling platforms, and enterprise infrastructure environments. The engineer will work with minimal supervision to maintain hybrid cloud and on-prem infrastructure while leveraging automation, containerization, DevOps practices, and AI-enabled operational tooling to improve reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency.

Essential ResponsibilitiesBig Data & Cloud Operations
  • Support large-scale AWS-based big data processing environments
  • Monitor batch processing, data pipelines, and execution workflows
  • Troubleshoot and remediate production issues and escalation activities
  • Execute SQL status queries and operational health checks
  • Support hybrid Linux and Windows environments
Automation & Scripting
  • Develop automation scripts using Python, Bash, PowerShell, or similar scripting languages
  • Build and maintain monitoring and operational automation tools
  • Support infrastructure-as-code and deployment automation initiatives
Cloud & Infrastructure Support
  • Operate and maintain AWS services including EC2, ECS, Lambda, CloudWatch, and IAM
  • Support Azure cloud services including Virtual Machines, Container Instances, Monitor, and Active Directory
  • Maintain reliability, availability, and serviceability through proactive monitoring and optimization
Batch Scheduling & Monitoring
  • Implement and manage enterprise job scheduling tools such as JAMS, AutoSys, or equivalent platforms
  • Resolve scheduling conflicts, failed jobs, and operational bottlenecks
  • Monitor infrastructure, containerized applications, and cloud resources using enterprise monitoring platforms
Systems Administration & CI/CD
  • Troubleshoot Linux and Windows operating systems, including patching and application deployment
  • Support CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab, and Git-based deployment workflows
  • Assist with deployment troubleshooting and release support activities
Collaboration & Process Improvement
  • Partner with DevOps, Security, Infrastructure, and Application Development teams
  • Participate in operational process improvements focused on automation and modernization
  • Support Disaster Recovery (DR), Business Continuity Planning (BCP), and audit/compliance testing activities
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 5+ years of experience in systems administration, infrastructure support, or cloud operations
  • Experience supporting production environments
  • Strong SQL/database experience (Postgres, Oracle, or equivalent)
  • Experience with AWS cloud services and enterprise infrastructure operations
  • Hands-on scripting experience using Python, Bash, or PowerShell
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling
  • Knowledge of enterprise monitoring and operational support practices
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently in fast-paced operational environments
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills

 


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Skills:
AWS Lambda, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), Amazon Web Services (AWS), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Bash Scripting, Big Data, Business Continuity Planning (BCP), Business Operations, CA Workload Automation AE (AutoSys Edition), Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Consulting, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Data Management, Data Processing, Database Technology, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Git, Hybrid Cloud, Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Jenkins, Linux Operating System, Machine Tool, Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Windows Azure, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Microsoft Windows System Administration, Operational Improvement, Operational Strategy, Operational Support, Operations Processes, Oracle, PostgreSQL, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Production Support, Production Systems, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Reliability Engineering, SQL (Structured Query Language), SQL Databases, Schedule Development, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Security Infrastructure, Software Development, Software Patches, Systems Administration/Management, Team Player, Technical Support, Unix Operating Systems, Virtual Machine (VM), Windows PowerShell


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