Terraform Devops engineer

Job description: We are looking for a Devops Security Engineer professional for a Full time engagement with our Direct Client in Southfield Township, Michigan. Please review the job description and, if interested, kindly forward your updated resume at your earliest convenience. Job Title - AWS Devops Security Engineer Base Location – Remote Duration – Full time Terraform: Writing Terraform module for S3 with tagging and versioning, Writing Terraform Functions using custom tags, Creating Dynamic blocks, for-each loops, workspaces, and essential Linux commands. Few questions: How to write a module in terraform How to read a remote state How to create a dynamic block How to work with workspaces in terraform How to work with terraform state (local vs S3) What are the commands to add a new user in Linux environment How to add the user in an existing group How to write a module in terraform How to read a remote state How to create a dynamic block How to work with workspaces in terraform How to work with terraform state (local vs S3) What are the commands to add a new user in Linux environment How to add the user in an existing group Job Description : We are seeking a highly skilled Senior DevOps/Platform Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in infrastructure automation, Terraform, and cloud platform management, with a strong DevOps mindset focused on scalability, reliability, and efficiency. You will play a key role in designing and automating infrastructure, optimizing deployment processes, and driving collaboration between development and operations teams. As a proactive team player, you will: Maintain secure, scalable, and reliable cloud infrastructure. Implement Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and automation best practices using Terraform. Work autonomously while engaging effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and deliver robust platform solutions. Contribute to continuous improvement, ensuring system efficiency and operational excellence. Responsibilities: Cloud Infrastructure: Manage AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda, Batch, Step Functions, SNS, SQS, DynamoDB, etc.) and optimize resource utilization. CI/CD: Design, implement, and manage pipelines using GitLab to automate builds, tests, and deployments. Collaboration: Partner with development teams to ensure seamless integration of applications into production. Monitoring & Reliability: Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability through autoscaling, optimized compute sizing, and proactive alerting. Infrastructure as Code: Develop and maintain Terraform-based infrastructure automation. Security: Implement security best practices to protect sensitive data throughout the development and deployment lifecycle. Mentorship: Guide and mentor junior team members, promoting DevOps best practices. Growth & Learning: Work in a supportive environment that fosters training, continuous learning, and professional growth. Project Ownership: Take full ownership of infrastructure projects from design to delivery, ensuring timely execution and alignment with business objectives. Platform Engineering: Enhance and support existing platform capabilities to meet evolving business requirements. What we are looking for: Experience: 8+ years in DevOps, AWS Security Engineering, or related roles. Terraform Expertise: Hands-on experience with advanced Terraform usage, including Functions, State Management Tweaks, Loops, Dynamic Blocks, and Reusable Modules. Linux & Scripting: Strong background in Linux administration and Bash scripting. Packer Experience: Proficiency with Packer for Docker image creation and environment provisioning. AWS Proficiency: Deep hands-on expertise with AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, Batch, API Gateway, Step Functions, CloudWatch, Security Groups, SNS, SQS, RDS, etc.). CI/CD Frameworks: Strong understanding of test-driven CI/CD pipelines using GitLab or equivalent tools. Scripting Languages: Skilled in Python, Bash, and PowerShell. Monitoring Tools: Experience with Splunk, CloudWatch, and similar monitoring/logging tools. Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills; capable of independent ownership and delivery. Communication: Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.