AWS DevOps Engineer

Securian Financial

. Champion selection of enterprise Data and Analytics platforms and tools .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeSaint Paul • Minnesota • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $89,000 - $164,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in AWS cloud infrastructure engineering, focusing on provisioning and optimizing resources for data pipelines and analytics workloads. Proficient in Infrastructure as Code tools and experienced in collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance infrastructure design and performance.

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AWS Cloud Infrastructure EngineeringInfrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, AWS CDK)Data Storage Technologies (RDS PostgreSQL, S3)CI/CD Pipeline DevelopmentAWS Certification (Preferred)

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Hard Skills

AWS Services (EC2, S3, IAM, RDS, Lambda, Glue, Redshift)Cloud NetworkingLinux Systems AdministrationScripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell)Monitoring and Logging (CloudWatch)Data Analytics Services (Glue, Redshift)Big Data Tools (Spark, Hive, Airflow)DevOps Tools (Git, GitHub, Docker)Data Governance and Catalog (CDGC)Master Data Management (Reltio MDM)

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationCollaborationAbility to Work with AmbiguityOrganizational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – AssociateAWS Certified Developer – AssociateAWS Certified Machine Learning Engineer – Associate

Industry Keywords

Data EngineeringData ScienceCloud Data GovernanceAgile MethodologiesCross-Functional Teams

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AirflowAmazon RedshiftAWSCloudDockerEC2InformaticaLinuxPostgresPythonShell ScriptingSparkTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Champion selection of enterprise Data and Analytics platforms and tools
Engage with users and vendors on technology proofs of concept
Onboard new platforms and tools for effective organizational adoption
Collaborate with Data Engineering and Data Science teams to identify tooling gaps and inefficiencies
Build and maintain AWS infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code tools
Configure and manage EC2, S3, IAM, RDS, Lambda, Glue, Redshift, and VPC networking
Provision and optimize cloud resources for data pipelines and analytics workloads
Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting with CloudWatch
Participate in CI/CD pipeline development and deployment automation
Ensure infrastructure security through IAM policies, encryption, and network configurations
Collaborate with data engineers, data scientists, and solution architects to improve infrastructure design and performance
Document infrastructure processes and configurations

Requirements

What you’ll need

2–5 years of experience in cloud infrastructure engineering, focused on AWS
Experience with structured and unstructured data and data storage technologies including RDS PostgreSQL and S3
Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or AWS CDK
Experience with AWS data and analytics services such as Glue and Redshift
Familiarity with DevOps tools and practices including Git, GitHub, CI/CD, and Docker
Basic scripting skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell
Understanding of cloud networking, security, and cost optimization principles
Proficient Linux systems administration, including installation, configuration, performance tuning, troubleshooting, shell scripting, system security, user management, and automation
AWS certification preferred, such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, Associate Developer, or Associate Machine Learning Engineer
Exposure to big data tools and frameworks such as Spark, Hive, Airflow, Control-M, and StreamSets preferred
Experience with Snowflake, AWS Redshift, RDS, and PostgreSQL preferred
Experience with Informatica Intelligent Data Management Cloud (IDMC) and Cloud Data Governance and Catalog (CDGC) preferred
Experience with Reltio MDM preferred
Experience with SageMaker, AWS Bedrock, Textract, and MLflow preferred
Experience working in agile or cross-functional teams preferred
Ability to work with ambiguity and organize requirements to identify options
Strong communication and collaboration skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid time off (PTO), with additional PTO based on tenure
Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave
Nine company-paid holidays
Company-funded pension plan
401(k) retirement plan with company contributions up to 10% of eligible earnings, with a 5% target
Medical, dental, and vision coverage from the first day of employment for associates and eligible family members
Volunteer paid time off
Dollar-for-dollar matching gift program
Associate Resource Groups
Hybrid working arrangement with virtual and in-office flexibility