AWS Platform Engineer Principal

Cummins•Columbus, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a talented AWS Platform Engineer Principal to join our team specializing in Systems/IT for our Corporate organization in Columbus, IN. In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways: Drive automation excellence by designing and implementing scalable solutions that streamline infrastructure provisioning, reduce manual effort, and accelerate deployment cycles. Set technical direction by leading the creation of system architectures, infrastructure designs, and detailed documentation that guide consistent, high-quality solution delivery. Ensure secure, high-performing systems by actively participating in design, cybersecurity, and code reviews to uphold architectural standards, security principles, and performance expectations. Enable seamless integration by collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure new solutions align with and enhance existing infrastructure and platforms. Strengthen system resilience by identifying vulnerabilities and leading enhancements that improve system stability, security posture, and overall reliability. Optimize performance and availability by proactively monitoring system health, analyzing trends, and driving tuning and capacity planning initiatives across environments. Lead complex issue resolution by troubleshooting and resolving critical infrastructure challenges, minimizing downtime and ensuring business continuity. Deliver strategic integrations by partnering with vendors and internal teams to plan and execute complex system integrations that support business growth and innovation.

Requirements

Significant relevant experience required.
5-7 years of experience.
L3+ AWS Platform Lead (7-9+ Years Experience)
7–9+ years of hands-on expertise in automation using Terraform and CloudFormation, resource deployment through GitHub CI/CD, and strong platform governance.
Experience guiding teams on technical solution design, deployment feasibility, and supporting application teams by translating requirements into scalable AWS solutions.
Experience managing backlog prioritization, feature delivery, and ensuring compliance with AWS governance and security standards.
AWS Services : EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, Lambda, CloudFormation, RDS, CloudWatch, CloudTrail
Networking & Security : VPC design, Security Groups, NACLs, Route 53, Transit Gateway, IAM policies, KMS, Secrets Manager, GuardDuty, Security Hub
Monitoring & Logging : CloudWatch (metrics, logs, alarms), X-Ray, ELK Stack, Prometheus + Grafana
Automation & Scripting : Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, CDK, Python, AWS CLI & SDKs (Boto3)
CI/CD Pipelines : GitHub Actions, AWS CodePipeline, CodeBuild, Jenkins, GitLab CI
Containers & Orchestration : Fundamentals of ECS, Fargate, EKS, Docker, Helm
Cost Optimization : AWS Budgets, Cost Explorer, Trusted Advisor, tagging governance
DevSecOps & Compliance : Well-Architected Framework, CIS Benchmarks, SCPs, security best practices
Collaboration & Documentation : Agile methodologies, Jira, Confluence, architectural diagrams, runbooks

Nice To Haves

College, university, or equivalent degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or related subject, or relevant equivalent experience required.
This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Responsibilities

Design, automate, and deploy AWS resources using CI/CD pipelines.
Guide the team on technical solution design and deployment feasibility.
Collaborate with application teams to understand technical requirements and deliver solutions.
Prioritize backlog items, feature stories, and platform enhancements in Jira.
Ensure platform foundation governance, compliance, and security alignment.
Provide L3-L4+ support during major incidents, guiding teams on root cause analysis and resolution.
Lead troubleshooting across complex infrastructure, networking, and application integrations.
Lead and mentor teams on AWS platform best practices, automation standards, and operational excellence.
Drive technical decision-making, architecture reviews, and cross-functional collaboration to align platform capabilities with business objectives.
Ensure accountability for delivery timelines, governance compliance, operational stability, and continuous improvement initiatives.