Senior Platforms Infrastructure Engineer

Job summary

The Platforms Engineer will manage and support AWS cloud infrastructure and cloud-connected local network locations. This role requires a thorough understanding of AWS services, cloud architecture, Kubernetes (K8s), Data Platforms, and network infrastructure. The successful candidate will ensure the reliability, connectivity, security, and efficiency of both global cloud and 24/7 on-premises manufacturing environments. This role involves implementing the platform that connects automated Robotics synthesis labs to both on-prem and cloud-based services.

Qualifications

• Experience working with Linux in infrastructure teams, particularly with hybrid cloud environments integrated with on-premises infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of networking principles, protocols, and server equipment.
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as CloudFormation and Terraform.
• Proven experience in managing and supporting local users, cloud services, and network facilities.
• Experience in security management, hardware firewalls, and VPN administration.
• Experience with cloud services and Kubernetes (K8s) for container orchestration and management.
• Familiarity with DNS, load balancers, network monitoring, and management tools.
• Strong scripting skills (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation.
• Expertise in configuring and managing HPC clusters, Video Streaming, and AI GPU systems.
• Demonstrable track record in auto-scaling cloud services, ideally within AI/ML, Science, Manufacturing, or IoT contexts.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage AWS infrastructure using services such as EC2, S3, EKS, RDS, Lambda, and VPC.
• Implement and manage cloud security measures, including identity roles, security groups, and network controls.
• Ensure high availability, resiliency, and dynamic scalability of the AWS environment.
• Automate cloud operations using tools such as CloudFormation, Terraform, and AWS CDK.
• Manage and orchestrate containerized applications using Kubernetes (K8s) on AWS (EKS).
• Build and shape the observability and real-time telemetry platform.
• Develop and enforce security policies and procedures for cloud and local network environments.
• Administer and manage cloud and local firewalls, ensuring proper configuration to protect network integrity.
• Implement and manage VPN solutions for secure remote access, including site-to-site and client-to-site VPNs.
• Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments, taking corrective actions to mitigate risks.
• Stay informed about the latest security threats and implement measures to protect against them, including data backup management and automation.
• Work closely with development, chemistry, robotics, and operations teams to ensure seamless integration of cloud and local network systems.
• Provide technical support and training to remote team members and on-site operations end-users.
• Participate in on-call rotation and respond to emergencies in a timely manner.
• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement to enhance efficiency, with a focus on CI/CD practices, GitOps, and DevOps.

Skills

Industry

Relocation