AWS Infrastructure Engineer
About the role
The AWS Infrastructure Engineer is responsible for implementing and supporting core IT infrastructure, focusing on migrating on-premises environments to AWS. The role involves managing both on-premises and AWS environments during the transition, including servers, networking, and backups, and will eventually take full ownership of AWS operations. Key responsibilities include deploying and maintaining servers, managing backups and disaster recovery, supporting network infrastructure, monitoring system health, and ensuring cybersecurity best practices. The position requires hands-on experience with AWS infrastructure services, Windows Server, Hyper-V, and Veeam, as well as strong troubleshooting skills and a customer-focused mindset. The company, Mitra, expects flexibility regarding work location and adherence to policies on confidentiality, data protection, and business conduct.
Must have
- hands-on experience with core AWS infrastructure services (EC2, RDS, S3/EBS, CloudWatch), and experience administering Windows Server, Hyper-V, and Veeam sufficient to support and migrate an existing on-prem environment to AWS.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in IT support, system administration, or infrastructure/cloud operations.
- Hands-on experience with Windows/Linux systems, Active Directory, Office 365, AWS Infrastructure.
- Working knowledge of networking, cloud services, and ITSM tools.
Nice to have
- Microsoft Entra ID, SonicWall firewall management, and Unifi.
- Experience with scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Bash) is a plus.
- Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate, AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional), AWS Certified Security – Specialty are highly desirable.
Technologies
- Active Directory
- AWS
- Azure
- Bash
- CloudWatch
- Cybersecurity
- EC2
- Microsoft Entra ID
- Firewall
- Hyper-V
- Linux
- Microsoft 365
- PowerShell
- RDS
- S3
- SharePoint
- VPN
- Windows
- Windows Server
Highlights
Work is on a roster basis with shifts that may include 6:00 PM - 3:00 AM or 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM IST, depending on project requirements. The role may require working at any Mitra site, on client premises, or internationally. Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate or AWS Certified Solutions Architect are highly desirable.
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