AWS Administrator

Job Description

Emagine is seeking an AWS Administrator to join a collaborative and fast-paced cloud transformation environment. This role is ideal for an experienced cloud infrastructure professional with a strong background in AWS, Kubernetes, automation, and cloud operations, looking to contribute at a senior level within a modern and business-critical cloud ecosystem.You will play a key role in the design, implementation, and management of scalable AWS environments, ensuring operational excellence, security, automation, and cost efficiency. Acting as an AWS Administrator, you will work closely with development, security, and infrastructure teams to support cloud adoption, optimize existing platforms, and maintain resilient and secure cloud operations.Your Main Responsibilities:Design, implement, and manage AWS infrastructures, including services such as EC2, EKS, VPC, IAM, S3, Route53, CloudWatch, and related servicesProvision, manage, and optimize production Kubernetes (EKS) clusters, including workload scheduling, networking, RBAC, scaling policies, and upgradesIdentify opportunities for AWS cost control and optimizationLead data center migration initiatives to AWS, reducing costs and minimizing physical infrastructure requirementsCreate and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform and AnsibleMonitor and manage external providers and Managed Service Providers (MSPs)Implement and maintain security controls aligned with NIS2 and ISO/IEC 27001 requirementsDevelop and maintain monitoring and observability solutions using Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch, Graylog, and AWS migration toolsMaintain and test Disaster Recovery (DR) and Business Continuity Plans (BCP) for cloud environmentsCollaborate with development and security teams to integrate DevSecOps practices into delivery pipelinesManage and document cloud costs while identifying continuous optimization opportunitiesYou Bring:More than 5 years of hands-on AWS experience in production environmentsStrong experience administering Kubernetes environments, including cluster provisioning, networking (CNI), ingress controllers, RBAC, and persistent storageStrong Linux systems administration skillsExperience with Terraform and/or Ansible for infrastructure automationSolid knowledge of cloud networking concepts, including VPCs, subnets, security groups, load balancers, and DNSExperience working with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tools such as GitLab CI, Jenkins, or equivalent platformsScripting skills in Python, Bash, or similar languagesFamiliarity with NIS2 and ISO 27001 security requirements within cloud environmentsGood written and spoken English skillsNice to Have:CKA or CKS certifications (Certified Kubernetes Administrator / Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist)AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional or AWS Certified DevOps Engineer certificationExperience working in multinational IT environments or organizations with multiple business entitiesKnowledge of FrenchLocation & Eligibility:Candidates must be based in PortugalRemote roleAbout emagine:At emagine, we value diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities. We believe that different perspectives drive innovation and create stronger teams, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We work with leading international clients on innovative and high-impact projects, offering opportunities to grow both professionally and personally. If you are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to apply and be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking environment.To learn more about us, visit our website: www.emagine-consulting.com