AWS | devOps engineer for EC2 cost optimization + security hardening

Posted 2 weeks ago

Worldwide

Summary

Hello! I run a small dev shop and AI consultancy company with 4–5 active client projects, each with their own AWS infrastructure: mostly EC2 instances, a few progressive web apps, and several ETL pipelines. I’ve already done the audit and have a prioritized action list ready to go. I just need someone to execute on the cost savings and security hardening: The scope is focused: • Right-size EC2 instances across projects • Optimize region placements to reduce latency and cost • Review and harden IAM policies, security groups, and exposed endpoints • Set up basic cost monitoring and alerting (billing alarms, budget thresholds) • Document any changes made • Reduce monthly bill by about 75% This is a short-term, execution-focused engagement. Not a discovery project but a brief investigation is expected. I know at a high-level what needs to happen, I need someone who can move fast, work independently, and communicate clearly. Familiarity with AWS Cost Explorer, Trusted Advisor, and GuardDuty is a plus.

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    Hourly
  • < 1 month
    Duration
  • Expert
    Experience Level
  • Remote Job
  • One-time project
    Project Type
Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
CI/CD
Amazon Web Services
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:50+
  • Last viewed by client:last week
  • Hires:
    1
  • Interviewing:
    1
  • Invites sent:
    0
  • Unanswered invites:
    0
About the client
Member since Jan 28, 2021
  • United States
    Los Angeles11:08 AM
  • $125K total spent
    43 hires, 9 active
  • 4,641 hours

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