POSITION SUMMARY:
The AWS Cloud Engineer 2 role at Boston Medical Center (BMC) will be responsible for all technological and operational duties associated with AWS cloud computing; including planning, management, optimization, maintenance, and support. The candidate should have strong experience and understanding of public cloud technologies, specifically Amazon Web Services (AWS). The Cloud Engineer will provide value and be a source of knowledge in building secure, compliant, reliable, and cost-effective AWS solutions. Team members in this role will administer, maintain, and ensure technologies are available and can support the critical needs of the business. Strong communication skills and the ability to build/maintain/grow new relationships will ensure you can execute effectively in this role.
Position: AWS Cloud Engineer 2
Department: ITS Network/Tech Support
Schedule: Full Time
JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline; equivalent experience acceptable.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:
AWS Certifications: Cloud Practitioner, PLUS Associate or Professional level Architect
EXPERIENCE:
- 5-7 years related work experience required in as an IT Systems Engineer with at least 2 years working exclusively on AWS.
- Minimum 2 years of experience with AWS Cloud Services (S3, EC2, RDS, VPC, KMS, SNS, etc.)
- Healthcare domain knowledge and working in regulated environments is a plus (HIPAA, HITRUST, SOC2)
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- Define, document, and implement BMC policies for cloud-based systems (Landing Zone, Control Tower, IAM, Config, SCP)
- Proficiency with one or more scripting languages (python, json, yaml, bash, etc.)
- Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), including CloudFormation and/or Terraform
- Review AWS Cost Explorer, CloudHealth, Trusted Advisor and other tools to provide optimization of all resource use/cost.
- knowledge of AWS network and security features (VPC, Security Groups, NACLs, ALB/NLB, Transit Gateway, etc.)
- Experience building applications with native AWS services
- Strong understanding of high-availability solutioning (multi-AZ / regions, Backup, Snapshotting, archiving)
- Documenting changes and workflow in an Agile environment
- Clearly communicating with IT and non-IT professionals to ensure effective use of all cloud services
- Strong ability to learn new technologies quickly and in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to drive and assist in the implementation of services to standardize cloud environment
- Ability to assess on-premises workloads and profile requirements needed to support in AWS
Compensation Range:
$71,500.00- $104,000.00This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being.
NOTE: This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline; equivalent experience acceptable
- AWS Certifications: Cloud Practitioner, PLUS Associate or Professional level Architect
- 5-7 years related work experience as an IT Systems Engineer with at least 2 years working exclusively on AWS
- Minimum 2 years of experience with AWS Cloud Services (S3, EC2, RDS, VPC, KMS, SNS, etc.)
- Knowledge of AWS network and security features (VPC, Security Groups, NACLs, ALB/NLB, Transit Gateway, etc.)
Boston Medical Center (BMC) Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Boston Medical Center (BMC) and has not been reviewed or approved by Boston Medical Center (BMC).
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Pay Growth & Progression — Recent union agreements delivered significant raises for nurses and many non‑RN groups, lifting pay levels in those cohorts. Feedback suggests these structured increases improved satisfaction for roles covered by the contracts.
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Affordable Benefits — An option for a no‑premium medical plan, strong pharmacy discounts, and low‑cost same‑day care position healthcare as cost‑effective. Additional programs like diabetes support and coaching further reduce out‑of‑pocket burden.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Full‑time staff receive a large PTO bank that grows over time and extended parental leave for birth or adoption. Colleagues also have access to emergency child and elder care supports and childcare discounts.
Boston Medical Center (BMC) Insights
What We Do
Boston Medical Center, located in Boston’s historic South End, is a private, not-for-profit, 567-bed, academic medical center and the primary teaching affiliate for Boston University School of Medicine. Recognized for its high-quality, nationally ranked and comprehensive medical care for the entire family, patients have access to the most current treatment and advancements at BMC. BMC physicians lead the way in pioneering new therapies that impact the care of patients locally and worldwide. In 2013, BMC made the decision to invest in a four-year campus redesign that includes additions to buildings, upgrades to existing structures, and an expansion of the Emergency Department. Once completed, the redesign will provide clinical workspaces with state-of-the-art facilities and equipment to solve BMC's most pressing care delivery needs. Already complete, the hospital’s Shapiro Center is Boston’s newest outpatient care facility and features a quarter-million square feet of clinic space, key support services, one of the region’s most technologically advanced pharmacies, and a bright, spacious café. Housed in a facility that provides world-class, patient-centered care at every visit, BMC doctors are among the best in their field. Many are recognized annually as “Top Doctors” in their medical and surgical specialties by publications such as U.S. News & World Report and Boston magazine. Boston Medical Center is also the largest safety net hospital in New England and extends into the community as a founding partner of Boston HealthNet, a network of 15 community health centers throughout Boston serving more than a quarter million people annually. No matter whom you meet at BMC, all are committed to providing every patient and family member with the highest quality of care, respect, warmth and compassion.
