Job Description
We are looking for a skilled and motivated Infrastructure Engineer to join our dynamic team on a short-term contract. You will play a critical role in achieving SOC 2 certification by enhancing infrastructure security, migrating services to AWS, and implementing robust monitoring solutions, all while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and stability.
Objective :
- Lead efforts to achieve SOC 2 certification for a legacy web-based microservices ASP.NET applications hosted on Windows Server VMs with Microsoft SQL Server .
- Build a new infrastructure in AWS (EC2 instances, Load Balancer, CloudFront, WAF).
- Migrate databases (SQL Server) and data jobs to the new AWS environment.
- Migrate Oracle Cloud VM instances to AWS EC2 instances using a lift-and-shift approach with VM images.
- Implement infrastructure as code using Terraform and set up monitoring with Grafana, Loki, and CloudWatch for EC2 instances.
Key Responsibilities :
Perform gap analysis and implement SOC 2-compliant controls.Secure Windows Server VMs, AWS infrastructure, and Microsoft SQL Server (encryption, access controls).Migrate Oracle Cloud virtual machines to AWS EC2 using VM image transfers.Deploy infrastructure using Terraform and automate data jobs execution.Configure logging, monitoring, and disaster recovery (Grafana, Loki, CloudWatch).Document processes and support external SOC 2 auditors.Location : Fully Remote
Duration : 3 Months (Immediate Start)
Requirements
Requirements :
5+ years of experience in Infrastructure / DevOps roles with expertise in SOC 2 compliance and security frameworks.Strong hands-on experience managing Windows Server VMs and Microsoft SQL Server databases.Proven track record of migrating VM to AWS EC2 using lift-and-shift strategies.Proficiency with AWS services, including EC2, Load Balancer, CloudFront, and WAF.Expertise in infrastructure as code using Terraform.Experience implementing and managing monitoring and logging systems using Grafana, Loki, and CloudWatch.Advanced knowledge of automation tools and scripting (PowerShell, Python).Strong understanding of network security principles, access control, and encryption.Experience in disaster recovery planning, logging, and auditing processes to meet SOC 2 compliance.Excellent documentation skills and ability to work with external auditors.Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.Requirements
Required Skills and Experience :
At least 5 years of experience building and maintaining web applications in a DevOps capacity.Ability to work in the EST timezone to address operational issues effectively.Proficiency in AWS services and cloud architecture.Strong knowledge of networking concepts and configurations.Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes (EKS), container orchestration, and Karpenter.Expertise in CI / CD tools such as ArgoCD, GitHub Actions, and Jenkins.Advanced knowledge of Terraform for infrastructure as code.Solid scripting skills in Bash. Deep understanding of Linux administration and troubleshooting.Experience with observability tools : Loki, Grafana, and Elasticsearch.Knowledge of database systems : Redis, MySQL, and PostgreSQL. Preferred Qualifications :AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Certified Administrator Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)