Rockstar

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Rockstar is recruiting for a dynamic organization seeking a versatile Junior Engineer to support a modern, hybrid infrastructure. This role offers the opportunity to work with experienced teams on real-world systems, providing a strong foundation for growth in cloud and IT operations. Location Local candidates preferred (hybrid/on-site as needed). Remote candidates will be considered for exceptional fits. About the Role The organization is seeking a Junior Engineer whose primary responsibility is supporting and maintaining AWS cloud infrastructure, with a secondary focus on on-prem IT systems. The successful candidate will work closely with senior engineers, developers, and operations teams to ensure reliability, security, and performance across cloud, on-prem, and endpoint environments. Key Responsibilities Cloud & Infrastructure (Primary Focus) • Support, monitor, and maintain AWS cloud environments • Assist with provisioning, configuration, and troubleshooting of AWS resources • Utilize infrastructure as code for configuration management On-Prem & IT Systems • Support on-prem infrastructure including: • Virtualization platforms • Storage and file sharing systems • Assist with Linux server administration and basic system maintenance • Help bridge on-prem and cloud environments where needed Developer & Application Support • Troubleshoot infrastructure and environment-related issues impacting developers • Assist with deployment failures, CI/CD issues, and runtime environment problems • Help diagnose application performance or connectivity issues in collaboration with developers • Use Python and scripting tools to debug, automate, and improve operational workflows Endpoint & User Systems Support • Support and troubleshoot end user workstations and laptops • Assist with: • Operating system configuration, updates, and system troubleshooting • Integration of workstations with internal systems, cloud services, and shared resources • Act as a technical escalation point for more complex workstation issues (not a ticket-only helpdesk role) Collaboration & Communication • Communicate clearly and effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders • Document processes, changes, and troubleshooting steps • Work collaboratively within a team environment while being comfortable operating independently Required Qualifications • 2+ years of hands-on AWS experience • AWS services (EC2, RDS, Elastic Beanstalk, Control Tower) • Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, routing, firewalls) • Linux server administration • Python scripting and basic application troubleshooting • Terraform and Infrastructure as Code experience • Experience with version control systems like GitHub Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills • AWS, networking or information security certifications • Experience with: • virtualization platforms • enterprise file/share management systems • Windows/MacOS troubleshooting and system support • Prior experience supporting production systems What We’re Looking For • A self-starter who takes initiative and ownership • Strong desire to learn continuously and improve systems • Passion for automation and efficiency • High sense of responsibility and reliability when supporting critical infrastructure • Comfortable asking questions, documenting answers, and improving processes Why Join Us • Hands-on experience with real-world AWS and hybrid infrastructure • Opportunity to grow technical depth and system ownership • Supportive team environment with room for learning and advancement • Flexibility for the right candidate (local preferred, remote considered)