AWS Cloud DR Engineer

Be part of a team that unleashes the power of leading-edge technologies to help improve the health and well-being of those most vulnerable in our country and communities. Working at Gainwell carries its rewards. You’ll have an incredible opportunity to grow your career in a company that values work flexibility, learning, and career development. You’ll add to your technical credentials and certifications while enjoying a generous, flexible vacation policy and educational assistance. We also have comprehensive leadership and technical development academies to help build your skills and capabilities.

Summary

As an AWS Cloud Disaster Recovery Engineer, you will contribute your skills to design, implement and execute disaster recovery and high availability solutions. You will report to the Manager of Continuity Services and be a member of the Continuity Services Team which includes AWS Cloud DR Engineers and Disaster Recovery / Business Continuity Planners / Coordinators. This position can work remote from anywhere in the continental United States.

Your role in our mission

• The AWS Disaster Recovery Engineer will serve as the subject matter expert and technical resource on the Continuity Services / AWS DR team responsible for AWS architecture and Disaster Recovery solutions.
• The AWS DR Engineer will compose and leverage AWS CloudFormation to ensure repeatable, sustainable AWS infrastructure is effectively created and managed.
• Automate DR testing at multiple levels and monitor results.
• Maintain AWS Cloud Infrastructure in an optimal configuration from both technical and budgetary perspectives.
• Develop, Document and improve operational practices and procedures.
• Help plan and execute DR exercises.
• Ensuring efficient data storage and adherence to security policies.
• Troubleshooting problems with builds, automated deployment systems and tools, and cloud infrastructure.
• Coordinate with infrastructure and other technical teams to test data backup, replication, and recovery tools.
• Translation of complex functional and technical requirements into detailed architecture.
• Managing disaster recovery solutions, including backup and replication strategies, recovery, failover and failback processes, to the required recovery time objectives (RTO).
• Performing regular disaster recovery drills and validating recovery plans and processes.

What we're looking for

• 3+ years of experience in AWS cloud engineering or 6+ years combination of AWS engineering and Windows/Linux System Administration.
• Hands-on experience with Disaster Recovery including disaster recovery and business continuity principles, replication and high-availability techniques, RTO & RPO, and disaster recovery exercises.
• Strong experience in AWS cloud platform, features, and tools including EC2, EBS, RDS, CloudFormation, Lambdas, S3, FSx, EFS, Elastic Disaster Recovery (DRS), Backups, IAM, KMS, AWS Glue, EKS/Containers, IaaS, PaaS, Infrastructure as Code, Python, Terraform.
• Strong working knowledge in System Administration, Networking, AD/DNS, Route53, Load Balancers, and Database Administration including AOAG.
• Strong understanding of authentication and authorization frameworks, cloud-based access, and security controls.
   

What you should expect in this role

This is a fully remote position with the flexibility to work from home, and we are considering candidates from all US locations.  
Video cameras must be used during all interviews, as well as during the initial week of orientation.
The deadline to submit applications for this posting is April 30, 2025

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The pay range for this position is $95,100.00 - $135,800.00 per year, however, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. Put your passion to work at Gainwell. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your career in a company that values work flexibility, learning, and career development. All salaried, full-time candidates are eligible for our generous, flexible vacation policy, a 401(k) employer match, comprehensive health benefits, and educational assistance. We also have a variety of leadership and technical development academies to help build your skills and capabilities.

We believe nothing is impossible when you bring together people who care deeply about making healthcare work better for everyone. Build your career with Gainwell, an industry leader. You’ll be joining a company where collaboration, innovation, and inclusion fuel our growth. Learn more about Gainwell at our company website and visit our Careers site for all available job role openings.

Gainwell Technologies is committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.