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Senior Systems Engineer – AWS & Security

Global Rabbits is a dedicated organization focused on the wellbeing and care of rabbits.

Global Rabbits
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Global Rabbits is a true Nearshore provider, attracting the best talent from LATAM and providing our customers with top tier results while offering a cost effective solution. We partner with our clients by building digital teams that extend their capabilities and allow them to leverage our talented nearshore resources.​

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Systems Engineer contractor with deep expertise in AWS infrastructure and security best practices. This role will support our Infrastructure & Operations team, ensuring reliability, scalability, and security of our systems, with a focus on implementing and maintaining AWS security controls.

Requirements

Core Responsibilities:

  • Manage and optimize AWS infrastructure (EC2, RDS, S3, IAM, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, GuardDuty, Security Hub, etc.) with a strong emphasis on security best practices.

  • Implement and maintain security monitoring, logging, and alerting in alignment with AWS Data Lake Security Monitoring Recommendations.

  • Automate infrastructure tasks using PowerShell, Terraform, or equivalent tooling.

  • Maintain and improve system hardening, patching, and configuration standards.

  • Assist in troubleshooting escalated infrastructure issues and providing root cause analysis.

  • Support backup, disaster recovery, and high availability configurations for critical workloads.

  • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure infrastructure security requirements are met for all projects.

  • Maintain clear and up-to-date documentation for systems, processes, and configurations.

Required Skills & Experience:

  • 5+ years in systems engineering roles, with strong AWS cloud infrastructure experience (IaaS and PaaS).

  • Proven experience implementing AWS security controls, including IAM policy design, key management, encryption, logging, and monitoring.

  • Familiarity with AWS Data Lake architectures and security monitoring best practices.

  • Hands-on experience with infrastructure automation tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, PowerShell, etc.).

  • Strong understanding of system hardening (Windows and Linux), patch management, and security compliance frameworks (NIST, CIS, PCI, etc.).

  • Experience with monitoring tools and alerting systems (CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, or similar).

  • Strong troubleshooting skills in hybrid infrastructure environments.

  • Strong communication skills in English.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect or AWS Certified Security – Specialty.

  • Experience with security event correlation tools (SIEM) and integration with AWS logging services.

  • Experience with ELK Stack (Elastic Stack) management and/or implementation.

  • Familiarity with data lake security in large-scale analytics environments.

  • Knowledge of ITIL processes and change management.

Engagement Details:

  • Contract role, full-time hours (PST)

  • Expected to be available for escalations and urgent troubleshooting when needed.

This position is remote for LATAM-based applicants.


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Global Rabbits is a dedicated organization focused on the wellbeing and care of rabbits. Our mission is to provide a safe haven for rabbits in need, offering shelter, rescue services, and rehabilitation. We believe that every rabbit deserves a loving home and are committed to fostering a better understanding of rabbit care among pet owners.

In addition to rescue efforts, Global Rabbits engages in educational outreach to raise awareness about rabbit care and adoption. We collaborate with local veterinarians and animal welfare organizations to ensure rabbits receive the medical attention they need. Our volunteers are passionate about improving the lives of these beautiful creatures and work tirelessly to promote responsible pet ownership.

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