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AWS Support Engineer I
RackspaceFull Time1d
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Job Summary
We are seeking an L1 AWS Support Engineer to provide first-level technical support for AWS-based solutions. As an L1 AWS Support Engineer, you will be responsible for troubleshooting and resolving basic AWS-related issues, monitoring AWS environments, and contributing to knowledge base management. You will also communicate effectively with customers, adhere to security best practices, and identify potential security threats. The ideal candidate should have strong technical skills in AWS core services, excellent communication skills, and a customer-focused approach. This is a full-time remote position with flexible work options.
Job Description:
As an L1 AWS Support Engineer, you will be responsible for providing first-level technical support for AWS-based solutions. You will troubleshoot and resolve a wide range of technical issues, including those related to EC2 instances, S3 buckets, and other AWS services.
Key Responsibilities:
Incident Management:
Receive and log incident tickets.
Troubleshoot and resolve basic AWS-related issues.
Escalate complex issues to higher-level support teams.
Monitoring and Alerting:
Monitor AWS environments for performance and availability issues.
Respond to alerts and take corrective actions.
Knowledge Base Management:
Contribute to and maintain knowledge base articles.
Document troubleshooting steps and solutions.
Customer Interaction:
Communicate effectively with customers to understand their issues.
Provide clear and concise explanations of technical issues.
Security:
Adhere to security best practices and policies.
Identify and report potential security threats.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
Technical Skills:
Strong understanding of AWS core services (EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, etc.)
Knowledge of basic troubleshooting techniques.
Familiarity with command-line interfaces and scripting (e.g., Bash, PowerShell).
Deployment and Configuration: Deploy and configure AWS resources as per predefined templates.
Backup and Recovery: Perform regular backups and restore operations.
Cost Optimization: Identify opportunities to optimize AWS resource usage and reduce costs.
Soft Skills:
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Customer-focused approach.
Certifications (Preferred):
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
