Senior Remote Infrastructure Engineer | AWS Network Specialist
Remotely
Part-time
The company has consistently pushed boundaries in the financial technology sector, creating intuitive platforms that simplify complex trading processes for users around the globe. Their commitment to technological excellence and customer satisfaction has earned them multiple industry awards and a reputation for reliability in the competitive online trading landscape.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement scalable, high-performance networks leveraging AWS cloud infrastructure and physical data centers using LAN, WAN, VPN, and firewall technologies.
- Architect network solutions that balance security, performance, and cost-effectiveness across hybrid environments.
- Monitor network performance, security, and integrity using enterprise-class monitoring systems like Zabbix and DynaTrace.
- Establish proactive monitoring protocols to identify and address potential issues before they impact services.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure issues across cloud and on-premises environments using service desk systems.
- Develop infrastructure as code using Terraform with Terragrunt to ensure consistency, reliability, and version control.
- Create modular, reusable Terraform components that adhere to best practices and company standards.
- Automate routine tasks through scripting and establish comprehensive monitoring to ensure operational efficiency.
- Build CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure deployment to minimize manual intervention.
- Implement and test comprehensive security measures including access authentication, network segmentation, and disaster recovery protocols.
- Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities.
- Collaborate with internal teams and Customer Service to address technical challenges and provide expert guidance.
- Create and maintain detailed technical documentation for all infrastructure components including network diagrams and runbooks.
- Propose and implement improvements to enhance network performance, capacity, and scalability
- Manage and optimize CDN configurations, DNS settings, and SSL certificates to ensure optimal performance and security.
Required Skills & Experience
- 6+ years of experience in IT administration roles with a focus on infrastructure management and network engineering.
- 3+ years of hands-on experience in network administration and architecture across geographically distributed environments.
- Proven track record of designing and maintaining complex networking infrastructures.
- Minimum 1 year of cloud networking experience, preferably with AWS medium to large-scale deployments including VPCs, Transit Gateways, Direct Connect, and PrivateLink.
- Experience with AWS networking services such as Route 53, CloudFront, AWS Shield, and AWS WAF.
- Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools, particularly Terraform and Terragrunt for managing cloud resources.
- Strong understanding of communication protocols and dynamic routing protocols, including BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP.
- Advanced Linux administration skills with command-line proficiency in distributions such as Ubuntu, CentOS, and Amazon Linux 2.
- Demonstrated experience with network hardening and implementing security best practices according to industry standards.
- Expertise in access control models and comprehensive network security measures including firewall rule management and IDS/IPS systems.
- Proficiency with network diagnostic and monitoring tools such as Wireshark, tcpdump, Zabbix, or DynaTrace.
- Experience working with Service Desk systems like Jira Service Desk, ZenDesk, or Solarwinds for incident management.
- Working knowledge of CDN providers (e.g., Cloudflare, Akamai), DNS management, SSL certificates, and domain management.
- Experience with load balancing technologies including AWS ELB/ALB/NLB.
- English language proficiency at B2 level (Upper-Intermediate) or higher for effective communication across global teams.
Why Join This Team
Fully remote position with flexible working arrangements that promote work-life balance. Opportunity to work in a technologically advanced fintech envir