CLOUD AMAZE - Devops Cloud Engineer (Practice)
Summary
Plans and executes AWS OS upgrades (in-place, side-by-side, or rebuilds) with minimal downtime, ensuring compliance, security, and operational readiness. Uses AWS tools like EC2 Image Builder and Systems Manager to automate and validate upgrades.
Execute, automate, validate, and support operating system upgrade projects across AWS environments while ensuring minimal downtime, operational readiness, compliance, and security. Key Responsibilities Discovery & Preparation • Perform server discovery and OS inventory validation. • Verify application compatibility and prerequisite requirements. • Identify upgrade candidates and remediation actions. • Participate in dependency mapping and readiness assessments. • Validate backup and recovery configurations before upgrade activities. Upgrade Execution • Execute operating system upgrades for: • Perform: o In-place upgrades o Side-by-side migrations o OS rebuilds and replacements • Support upgrade execution during maintenance windows and cutover periods. AWS Platform Operations • Build and maintain Golden AMIs using: o EC2 Image Builder o AWS Systems Manager Automation • Update Launch Templates and Auto Scaling Groups. • Configure and validate upgraded EC2 instances. • Support server replacement and migration activities