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Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled DevOps Engineer with deep expertise in AWS infrastructure, Terraform, containerization, and CI/CD pipelines. This hybrid role is based in Central New Jersey and requires a hands-on professional with a strong understanding of cloud architecture, automation, and security best practices. Responsibilities: Infrastructure as Code: Deploy and manage cloud infrastructure using Terraform; follow best practices and maintain reusable modules. AWS Cloud Management: Design, implement, and manage scalable and secure cloud infrastructure across various AWS services with minimal on-the-job learning. Cloud Architecture: Build and maintain high-availability, secure, and scalable cloud architectures. Networking: Configure and manage VPCs, subnets, routing tables, security groups, and overall network architecture in AWS. Containerization: Develop and manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes (EKS). CI/CD Automation: Build, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and CircleCI. Monitoring & Performance: Monitor system performance, resource utilization, and cost optimization strategies. Security & Compliance: Ensure infrastructure adheres to industry-standard security and compliance protocols. Collaboration: Partner closely with development teams to integrate DevOps practices into the software development lifecycle. Required Qualifications: Experience: 5+ years in network and operating system support. 4+ years in DevOps, focusing on CI/CD pipeline development and maintenance. Cloud Expertise: Strong hands-on experience with core AWS services (EKS, ECS, EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, CDK, API Gateway, etc.). IaC & Automation: Advanced proficiency in Terraform and AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK). Scripting skills in Python and Bash for automation tasks. Container & Orchestration: Experience with Docker and Kubernetes in production environments. Networking: Strong understanding of AWS networking and security configurations. Configuration Management: Familiarity with tools such as Ansible, Chef, or Puppet is a plus. Multi-Cloud Knowledge: Exposure to Azure or GCP environments is desirable. Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience. Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect or similar certification is preferred. Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving, communication, and team collaboration skills.

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