AWS System Administrator

Stanbridge University is seeking an exceptionally talented AWS Cloud Engineer to spearhead the transformation of our IT infrastructure. We're looking for a highly skilled engineer with deep expertise in AWS, proven experience supporting PHP and MySQL production workloads, and a track record of designing and maintaining scalable, secure, and cost?efficient cloud environments. In this role, you'll play a pivotal part in ensuring our LMS platform achieves 99.99% uptime while driving innovation through zero?downtime deployments, robust disaster recovery planning, cost optimization initiatives, and the migration of legacy LAMP applications to AWS. If you thrive in a fast?paced, collaborative environment and are passionate about pushing the boundaries of cloud technology, we'd love to hear from you.

• Design, build, and maintain a scalable, secure cloud ecosystem on AWS that supports our rapidly growing LMS platform.
• Provide DevOps support and performance tuning for legacy PHP and MySQL applications, ensuring stability and security during the migration phase.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement seamless rollout strategies and quick rollback mechanisms, ensuring uninterrupted service availability.
• Develop, document, and test a comprehensive disaster recovery plan that meets strict RTO and RPO targets, validating its effectiveness through simulated tests.
• Identify and implement targeted cost-saving initiatives aimed at reducing monthly AWS spending by 1015% while maintaining or enhancing system performance.
• Plan and lead the phased migration of legacy, on-premises PHP/MySQL applications to AWS (EC2, RDS), ensuring sustained performance and 99.99% uptime throughout the process.

• 5+ years of experience with AWS cloud services, including hands?on experience with EC2, RDS, Lambda, and other core AWS tools.
• Hands?on experience administering and optimizing PHP applications and MySQL databases in production, including performance tuning, CI/CD pipelines, and backup/restore procedures.
• Strong understanding of cloud architecture best practices.
• Demonstrated experience in implementing zero?downtime deployments and designing robust disaster recovery plans.
• Proven track record migrating LAMP (Linux, Apache/Nginx, MySQL, PHP) workloads to AWS or similar cloud environments.
• Experience in cost optimization strategies in cloud environments, with measurable outcomes.
• Excellent analytical and problem?solving skills with the ability to manage complex technical projects.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, capable of collaborating with both technical and non?technical stakeholders.
• Experience working in cross?functional teams and driving technical transformation initiatives in fast?paced environments.
• Pay Range: $75,000 $115,000 per year (dependent on experience and education)

• Must be physically present in the office to perform all job duties
• Employment is contingent on successful completion of a background check
• Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities

• Standard office/classroom/lab or clinical setting.
• Duties are typically performed while sitting at a desk or computer workstation.
• May include time spent in skills labs or bedside environments as required by the program.
• Subject to frequent interruptions, noise from talking or office equipment, and demanding timelines.

• Regularly sits for extended periods.
• Physical ability to perform program- or department-related duties.
• Proficient in using electronic keyboards and office equipment.
• Effective verbal communication via phone and in person.
• Ability to read fine print, operate computers, and understand voices clearly.
• Able to lift, carry, and/or move objects weighing 1025 pounds as needed.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Exciting university events
• Seasonal motivational health and wellness challenges
• Work/Life Balance initiatives
• Onsite wellness program / Staff Chiropractor
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Stanbridge University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and proudly embraces diversity, inclusion, and employee appreciation in all aspects of our work.

Qualification

Bachelor's Degree