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Senior AWS Operations Engineer
full-timeChennai

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Location

Chennai

Type

full-time

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About this role

• Manage Linux and/or Windows servers across AWS (EC2, ECS/EKS nodes, hybrid 
environments). 
• Perform OS-level configuration, hardening, troubleshooting, and optimization. 
• Handle OS lifecycle tasks including provisioning, upgrading, and decommissioning. 
• Maintain AMIs, golden images, or OS baselines for consistent deployments. 
• Manage OS patching using AWS Systems Manager (SSM Patch Manager), Automation 
Runbooks, or third-party tools. 
• Schedule, test, and deploy patches to minimize downtime and ensure compliance. 
• Remediate vulnerabilities identified by security scans (Inspector, Tenable, Qualys, 
etc.). 
• Maintain compliance with internal security baselines and regulatory frameworks. 
• Manage AWS backup and perform daily backup and restoration on required basis. 
• Monitor system health, performance, and capacity using CloudWatch, CloudTrail, 
SSM, and other tools. 
• Troubleshoot EC2-level issues involving CPU/memory utilization, disk/IO, networking, 
and OS processes. 
• Manage EBS volumes, snapshots, filesystem integrity, userdata scripts, and boot-level 
issues. 
• Support routine operational tasks for multi-account AWS environments 
• Collaborate with DevOps, cloud engineering, and security teams for system 
improvements. 
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and implement preventive measures. 
• Handle log management at OS level (CloudWatch Agent / SSM Agent / OS syslogs). 
• Knowledge in ticketing tools like ServiceNow and Jira.


With a fleet of 313 modern container ships and a total transport capacity of 2.5 million TEU, Hapag-Lloyd is one of the world’s leading liner shipping companies. In the Liner Shipping segment, the Company has around 14,000 employees and 400 offices in 140 countries. Hapag-Lloyd has a container capacity of 3.7 million TEU – including one of the largest and most modern fleets of reefer containers. A total of 133 liner services worldwide ensure fast and reliable connections between more than 600 ports on all the continents. In the Terminal & Infrastructure segment, Hapag-Lloyd has equity stakes in 21 terminals in Europe, Latin America, the United States, India and North Africa. Around 3,000 employees are assigned to the Terminal & Infrastructure segment and provide complementary logistics services at selected locations in addition to the terminal activities.
Organization Description :

Technology center in Chennai
Welcome to Hapag-Loyd Technology Center Chennai: Where Innovation Thrives

Hapag-Lloyd Technology Center Chennai, located in the Chennai World Trade Center, is more than just a captive center; it's a beacon of technological innovation. Hand in hand, with two other Hapag-Lloyd IT Hubs in Hamburg (Germany) and Gdansk (Poland), we are ushering in a new era of IT excellence.

Hapag Lloyd Technology Center was opened on June 1st, 2023, with a goal to rapidly expand, envisioning a team of 400+ experts in the coming years.

HLTC Leaders of Innovation
Leading HLTC Chennai are Balamurugan Palanivelu (CEO), Balaji Ramamoorthy (CTO), Vaishali Shetty (CHRO), and Sameer Saxena (CFO).

At Hapag-Lloyd Technology Center, our team is in constant expansion mode. Join us as we continue to grow and innovate! Your expertise can play a vital role in our dynamic and evolving environment.

Global Excellence in IT – Trusted Parter to Grow Your Career
Our Global ONE IT operates across three strategic hubs worldwide: Germany, Poland, and India. Together, we are dedicated to perfecting Hapag-Lloyd's IT solutions. With nearly 200 years in the business, innovation has always been in our DNA.

Our enduring presence makes us a reliable employer for those seeking a workplace that successfully adapts to a changing world, embracing ecological trends and innovation. At Hapag-Lloyd, your work is not only engaging but also has a real impact on our reality.

As we continue to evolve and enhance our market position, we are actively seeking the best IT experts to bring their diverse perspectives to our team.

Join us and be part of a team that is driving innovation, ecological responsibility, and excellence in IT. Your career will thrive with us!
https://www.hapag-lloyd.com/en/company/career/working-in-tech/our-offices/office-chen.html


Perks and Benefits at HLTC :

Recreation: Play area with PS5, Table Tennis, Foosball, Carrom, and Chess
Financial & Health: Provident Fund, Gratuity, Performance Bonus, Medical Insurance, Leave Travel Allowance
Work-Life Balance: Hybrid model after 3 months based on Manager's approval (3 days in office, 2 days WFH), Generous Leave Policies
Facilities: Car/Bike Parking, Food Court, Modern Office Environment
Professional Development: HL Academy - Training Programs, Career Growth Opportunities, Employee Referral Policy,IJP.

Other facts

Tech stack
AWS,Linux,Windows,EC2,ECS,EKS,OS Configuration,Troubleshooting,Optimization,Patching,Security Compliance,Backup Management,Monitoring,Collaboration,Root Cause Analysis,Log Management

About Hapag-Lloyd

About Hapag-Lloyd
With a fleet of 313 modern container ships and a total transport capacity of 2.5 million TEU, Hapag-Lloyd is one of the world’s leading liner shipping companies. In the Liner Shipping segment, the Company has around 14,000 employees and 400 offices in 140 countries. Hapag-Lloyd has a container capacity of 3.7 million TEU – including one of the largest and most modern fleets of reefer containers. A total of 133 liner services worldwide ensure fast and reliable connections between more than 600 ports on all the continents. In the Terminal & Infrastructure segment, Hapag-Lloyd has equity stakes in 21 terminals in Europe, Latin America, the United States, India and North Africa. Around 3,000 employees are assigned to the Terminal & Infrastructure segment and provide complementary logistics services at selected locations in addition to the terminal activities.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Maritime Transportation
Founding Year: 1847

What you'll do

  • The Senior AWS Operations Engineer will manage Linux and/or Windows servers across AWS, performing OS-level configuration, hardening, troubleshooting, and optimization. They will also handle OS lifecycle tasks, maintain compliance with security baselines, and collaborate with various teams for system improvements.

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What does a Senior AWS Operations Engineer do at Hapag-Lloyd?

As a Senior AWS Operations Engineer at Hapag-Lloyd, you will: the Senior AWS Operations Engineer will manage Linux and/or Windows servers across AWS, performing OS-level configuration, hardening, troubleshooting, and optimization. They will also handle OS lifecycle tasks, maintain compliance with security baselines, and collaborate with various teams for system improvements..

Why join Hapag-Lloyd as a Senior AWS Operations Engineer?

Hapag-Lloyd is a leading Maritime Transportation company.

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The Senior AWS Operations Engineer position at Hapag-Lloyd is based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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