We are looking for a Platform Engineer to manage and optimize our AWS and Azure environments, support development workflows, and ensure the security and reliability of our cloud infrastructure. Responsibilities include troubleshooting cloud and network issues, performing regular system maintenance, managing deployments, and participating in an on-call rotation for off-hours support. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in both Windows and Linux administration, network management and a strong grasp of automation practices.
Responsibilities:
- Attending to needs of AWS/Azure cloud and platform workflows.
- Root cause identification and remediation of security/system alerts
- Performing server and network troubleshooting and management remotely
- Regular system maintenance
- Performing application deployments
- Follow change control processes
- Document new procedures and follow existing operating procedures
- Work on projects and tasks assigned in a timely manner
- Will be required to regularly jump between different Operating Systems and platforms depending on issue or task
- Participate in an on-call rotation schedule for off-hours escalations
Required Skills:
- At least 5 years of experience in Windows System Administration
- At least 5 years of experience in Network Administration
- At least 3 years of experience managing Azure & Azure DevOps
- At least 3 years of experience managing AWS environment
- System management shell knowledge, with Powershell, Python, or Batch.
- Experience with Linux administration a plus
- Experience with CI/CD tools
- Experience with IaC, Docker or Kubernetes a plus
- Experience with virtual technologies such as VMware ESX, or Hyper-V a plus
- Advanced understanding of base concepts and protocols such as TCP, NAT, ARP, DHCP, DNS, Active Directory, VLAN, VPN
- Ability to perform end-to-end troubleshooting of issues
- Ability to identify the root cause of issues to solve problems quickly
- Strong motivation to automate processes.
- Ability to create and implement change controls and security procedures.
Other Details about the Job
- This is a Full-Time position.
- All standard benefits are included such as medical/dental/vision insurance and vacation time.
- We encourage and reward professional certifications
- Salary will be based on experience. Please send your resume with the expected salary. Applications lacking expected salary will not be considered.
- This is a hybrid role with a minimum of 3+ days per week in the Rochelle Park, NJ office. Please do not apply if you are not local or are not willing to relocate.
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What We Do
Five Rivers IT Provides IT infrastructure solutions to Small and Medium Businesses.
Five Rivers IT strives to help businesses drive productivity, maximize value and increase reliability within their IT infrastructure. We accomplish this by providing our clients with the best IT architects, infrastructure solutions, data management and cloud services available.
At Five Rivers IT, we build reliable IT infrastructures so you can run your business with peace of mind. We believe that IT solutions are the tools needed to run your business, and should not become your business. We avoid this scenario by partnering with our clients to determine effective solutions, often acting as their own IT staff, if necessary. Whether it’s an office move or moving to a cloud-based platform, we provide the knowledge, know-how and dedication necessary to get the work done – on time and within budget.
Five Rivers IT offers strategic planning, project management and technical services that enable you to garner control of your IT systems. From conducting comprehensive requirement analyses to providing custom tailored solutions, Five Rivers IT is ready, willing and able to meet all of your technology needs.
