Cloud Systems Engineer

Summary

Join Panoptyc, a company committed to building robust and secure technology solutions, as a DevOps Engineer. This full-time remote position based in the Philippines will focus on migrating applications from Heroku to AWS and enhancing security. You will lead application migrations, implement access controls, manage cloud infrastructure using IaC, and maintain AWS services. Responsibilities include establishing security best practices, creating documentation, monitoring system performance, troubleshooting issues, collaborating with development teams, and conducting security audits. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud infrastructure, access control systems, and security principles.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years of experience in DevOps, cloud infrastructure, or system administration roles
• Strong experience with Heroku, AWS or Azure cloud platforms
• 3+ years hands-on experience implementing and managing access control systems, especially with Google Workspace
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Google AppScript, Python, Bash, Batch etc.)
• Solid understanding of networking concepts and security principles
• Experience managing VDI workspaces in AWS or Azure
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or CircleCI, etc.)
• Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Understanding of logging and monitoring solutions
• Experience implementing security controls based on industry standards

Responsibilities

• Lead the migration of applications and services from Heroku to AWS, ensuring minimal disruption to operations
• Implement and manage comprehensive access control systems for all IT solutions and vendor integrations in accordance with company SOPs
• Develop and maintain cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles
• Configure, optimize, and maintain AWS services (EC2, Fargate, S3, RDS, Lambda, etc.) for maximum security, reliability, and cost-efficiency
• Establish and enforce security best practices for cloud resources and IT systems
• Create and maintain documentation for all infrastructure components and access control procedures
• Monitor system performance, security, and availability using appropriate tools
• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure issues and security incidents
• Collaborate with development teams to implement CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices
• Support internal teams with IT-related inquiries and technical assistance
• Conduct regular security audits and compliance checks
• Stay updated on cloud security trends and emerging technologies

Preferred Qualifications

• Azure Cloud Skills or AWS certifications (Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, Security Specialty)
• Experience with infrastructure automation tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, Bicep etc.)
• Experience with database management and migration
• Knowledge of compliance frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001, etc.)
• Experience with log management and SIEM solutions
• Familiarity with disaster recovery planning and implementation
• Previous experience working in a regulated industry
• Experience with multi-factor authentication implementation
• Knowledge of identity and access management (IAM) best practices