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AWS Support Engineer - II

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Senior level
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Senior level
Provide advanced technical support for AWS solutions, troubleshoot issues, architect solutions, and lead the support team while ensuring performance, security, and scalability.
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Job Title: L2 AWS Support Engineer 

Job Description: 

 

As an L2 AWS Support Engineer, you will be responsible for providing advanced technical support for AWS-based solutions. You will troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, including those related to networking, security, and automation. 

 

Key Responsibilities: 

  Advanced Troubleshooting: 

Investigate and resolve issues related to networking (VPC, subnets, security groups) and storage. 

Analyze and fix application performance issues on AWS infrastructure. 

  Automation: 

Develop and maintain scripts for routine tasks using Python, Bash, or AWS CLI. 

Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like AWS CloudFormation or Terraform. 

        Automate common Kubernetes tasks 

 

Cluster Management: 

Create and manage EKS clusters using AWS Management Console, AWS CLI, or Terraform. 

Manage Kubernetes resources such as namespaces, deployments, and services. 

 Automation: 

Write and maintain Terraform modules for provisioning EKS clusters and associated resources. 

 

 Backup & Recovery: 

Configure and verify backups, snapshots, and disaster recovery plans. 

Perform DR drills as per defined procedures. 

  Optimization: 

Monitor and optimize AWS resource utilization and costs. 

Suggest improvements for operational efficiency. 

  Support Escalations: 

Address Level 2 support tickets and provide resolutions for moderately complex issues. 

  Collaboration: 

Assist Level 1 engineers with escalations and mentor them as required. 

Work closely with application teams to deploy and manage services effectively. 

 

Required Skills and Qualifications: 

Technical Skills: 

  Advanced understanding of AWS core services (EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, Lambda, etc.) 

  Strong knowledge of AWS automation, scripting (Bash, Python, PowerShell), and CLI. 

  Experience with AWS CloudFormation and Terraform. 

  Understanding of AWS security best practices and identity and access management. 

       Migration and Modernization: Assist with migrating workloads to AWS and modernizing existing infrastructure. 

      Performance Optimization: Analyze AWS resource usage and identify optimization opportunities. 

        Cost Optimization: Implement cost-saving measures, such as rightsizing instances and using reserved instances. 

 

  Soft Skills: 

  Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. 

  Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 

  Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 

  Customer-focused approach. 

  Certifications (Preferred): 

  AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate 

  AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional 

 

 

Top Skills

Api Gateway
AWS
Aws Waf
CloudFormation
Codepipeline
Gitlab
Guardduty
Jenkins
Lambda
Security Hub
Terraform

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