AWS Foundation Engineer – Compute

Job Title: AWS Foundation Engineer Compute

Experience: 6-12 Years

Location: Hyderabad / Pune

Work Mode: Hybrid

Employment Type: Full-time

We are hiring for one of the top IT services companies.

SPADTEK Solutions is proud to collaborate with leading IT organizations to source exceptional talent for their full-time and Contract positions. Client/Implementation Partner is a globally recognized IT services and consulting company, trusted by Fortune 500 clients and enterprises worldwide. With a strong presence across cloud, data engineering, AI, and digital transformation and is known for delivering cutting-edge solutions that drive business growth and innovation. Working on enterprise-scale projects with global clients. Exposure to next-gen technologies across cloud, data, and digital platforms. A culture that values continuous learning, collaboration, and career growth. Being part of a company consistently ranked among the top IT employers. If you are an experienced professional seeking a long-term career opportunity with one of the industry s most respected names, this is your chance to join top IT services company through SPADTEK Solutions.

About The Role

We are seeking a highly analytical and self-driven AWS Foundation Engineer to take full ownership of our enterprise-scale cloud infrastructure. In this role, you will be the architectural force behind our core cloud networking, security, identity governance, and cost optimization strategies. This is a high-autonomy position built for an independent thinker. You will be expected to design, implement, and troubleshoot complex cloud foundations with minimal to no guidance. Success in this role requires a proactive mindset, an unwavering commitment to Infrastructure as Code (specifically Terraform), and elite problem-solving skills to ensure our AWS estate is secure, highly available, and scalable.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect core infrastructure by designing, deploying, and managing enterprise-grade networking and hybrid connectivity solutions across a multi-account AWS environment.
• Drive Infrastructure as Code (IaC) initiatives using Terraform. Develop, test, and maintain all foundational cloud infrastructure strictly through Terraform.
• Govern identity and security by establishing and proactively monitoring robust security postures, threat detection mechanisms, and fine-grained access controls.
• Own the full cloud foundation lifecycle with accountability from design to implementation.
• Perform complex troubleshooting to resolve network, security, and architectural bottlenecks.
• Optimize operations and cloud cost continuously while ensuring compliance with internal standards and external frameworks.

Required AWS Skills Networking & Connectivity

• AWS VPC
• AWS Transit Gateway
• AWS Cloud WAN
• AWS Direct Connect
• AWS Route 53

Security & Threat Management

• AWS Security Hub
• AWS Firewall Manager
• AWS Private Certificate Authority (PCA)

Identity & Access Management

• AWS IAM

Governance & Compliance

• AWS Organizations (SCPs)
• AWS Control Tower
• AWS RAM

Cost & Operations

• AWS Cost Explorer
• AWS Compute Optimizer

Must-Have Qualifications

• 5 6 years of hands-on AWS experience with strong expertise in networking, security, and governance.
• Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform.
• Experience with Terraform Enterprise (TFE), including workspace management, policy enforcement, remote state management, and CI/CD integrations.
• Experience designing and operating large-scale multi-account AWS environments using AWS Organizations.
• Deep expertise in IAM policy authoring, SCPs, resource-based policies, permission boundaries, and ABAC.
• Hands-on experience with GuardDuty, Security Hub, Inspector, and Detective.
• Strong scripting skills using Python or Bash for automation and operational tooling.
• AWS Certified Advanced Networking Specialty and/or AWS Certified Security Specialty preferred.