CLOUD DATA PLATFORM ENGINEER

JOB TITLE: CLOUD DATA PLATFORM ENGINEER JOB LOCATION: Webster, MA || HYBRID JOB TYPE: FULLTIME We are looking for a passionate Data Cloud Platform Engineer for one of our client, to join our innovative Data Engineering team. In this role, you'll play a key part in building and refining a powerful data platform, enabling the creation of advanced data products for our sophisticated consumers. As an Engineer you will be a part of an agile team delivering value. Using modern tools and technologies. You will work closely with the data architect and stakeholders and help our client transform into a data driven organization. Job Summary / Skillsets Deep understanding of core AWS services: EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, Lambda, CloudTrail, CloudWatch, ECS/EKS, RDS, etc.Automate infrastructure provisioning using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like AWS CloudFormation or Terraform.Knowledge of AWS and networking concepts: VPC, subnets, NAT gateways, security groups, routing tables.Proficiency in CI/CD tools: Jenkins and GitHub Actions.Experience with configuration management: Ansible, Chef, or Puppet.Strong scripting and programming skills: Python, Bash, or PowerShell.Familiarity with DevSecOps practices, integrating security into CI/CD pipelines.Experience with security scanning tools: Snyk, Trivy, Checkov, AWS Inspector.Knowledge of identity and access management (IAM) and least privilege principles.Understanding of compliance frameworks: NIST, CIS Benchmarks, SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR.Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (e.g., ECS, EKS, Kubernetes).Proficiency with monitoring/logging tools: AWS CloudWatch, CloudTrail, ELK Stack, Prometheus/Grafana, Dynatrace.Experience with SIEM tools: Splunk, AWS Security Hub, GuardDuty.Ability to conduct threat modeling, vulnerability assessments, and incident response. Knowledge, Abilities: Bachelor's Degree with 6+ years of experience.Database architectures: SQL, NoSQL, Snowflake, graph databasesCI/CD and Orchestration: Jira, Jenkins, GitHub, Bit Bucket, Terraform, and AirflowFamiliar with ingestion, transformation, and orchestration tools like Airflow, Glue, or EMR.Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.Ability to work in cross-functional teams (Dev, Ops, Security).Excellent communication and documentation skills.Optimize system performance and cloud costs.Agile/Scrum experience AWS certification a plus