Amazon Machine Image Devops Engineer
Position:
Amazon Machine Image Devops Engineer/Lead AWS DevOps Engineer - AMI Lifecycle & Infrastructure Automation
Duration: FULLTIME
Location: : Dallas, TX (REMOTE)
Job Description:
- Lead the standardization and management of AWS AMIs (Amazon Machine Image) across enterprise workloads.
- Build and automate AMI creation, testing, patching, and refresh pipelines.
- Develop Infrastructure-as-Code solutions using Terraform and AWS-native services.
- Automate EC2 and Auto Scaling Group provisioning through CI/CD pipelines.
- Embed vulnerability scanning, remediation, and compliance controls into the image lifecycle.
- Implement monitoring, alerting, dashboards, and operational reporting.
- Drive AWS cost optimization initiatives and infrastructure modernization efforts.
- Partner with Cloud, Security, Application, and DevOps teams to remove blockers and enable automated releases.
- Provide technical leadership to offshore engineers and act as the primary client-facing technical lead.
What We're Looking For:
- 8+ years in Cloud Infrastructure, DevOps, or Platform Engineering.
- Strong AWS expertise across EC2, ASG, IAM, VPC, CloudWatch, and Systems Manager.
- Hands-on experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code.
- Deep experience building CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab, or AWS Code Pipeline.
- Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, or similar.
- Experience with vulnerability management, security automation, and DevSecOps practices.
- Proven ability to lead technical discussions and work directly with client stakeholders.
- Experience leading distributed onsite/offshore teams.
Nice to Have:
- AWS DevOps Engineer or Solutions Architect certification.
- Java experience.
- Experience with enterprise image management, golden AMIs, or cloud platform engineering.
- Exposure to FinOps and cloud cost optimization initiatives. Ideal Profile: A hands-on AWS DevOps Lead who can modernize AMI lifecycle management, automate infrastructure delivery, improve security posture, and confidently lead client-facing technical initiatives.