AWS Cloud Engineer
Hitachi, Ltd.5 months ago
Lisbon, PortugalMid Level / Senior
Responsibilities
- Implement, automate, and manage AWS cloud environments using modern infrastructure best practices.
- Configure AWS infrastructure including EC2, S3, RDS, VPCs, subnets, and security groups.
- Build and configure AWS landing zones according to AWS Well-Architected Framework practices.
- Implement IAM roles, policies, encryption mechanisms, and other cloud security measures.
- Develop Terraform infrastructure-as-code scripts for automated provisioning.
- Participate in architecture discussions and cross-team knowledge sharing.
- Support cost-efficiency and operational-excellence targets.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 4–8 years of experience in IT.
- 2–4 years of hands-on AWS experience.
- Experience with infrastructure as code and configuration management tools, particularly Terraform.
- Strong experience with CI/CD tools, particularly GitHub Actions.
- Strong scripting and automation skills using Bash, Python, or similar tools.
- Understanding of the software development lifecycle.
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional certification preferred.
- AWS Specialty certification in Security or Advanced Networking preferred.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
Benefits
- Industry-leading benefits, support, and services for holistic health and wellbeing.
- Flexible work arrangements, depending on role and location.
- Inclusive equal-opportunity workplace with reasonable accommodations available during recruitment.
- Autonomy, freedom, ownership, and opportunities for collaboration and knowledge sharing.
About Hitachi, Ltd.
Hitachi, Ltd. builds industrial, energy, rail, and digital systems for governments and enterprises, combining operational technology with IT, cloud, and data infrastructure services. Its portfolio spans power grids, factory automation, data centers, rail systems, and consulting delivered through units such as Hitachi Vantara, Hitachi Rail, and Hitachi Energy. Founded in 1910 and headquartered in Tokyo, it is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and operates globally across critical infrastructure markets.