AWS Lightsail Maintenance & Optimization

I run several small-to-medium workloads on AWS Lightsail and I’m looking for ongoing, hands-on help keeping everything running smoothly. The instances all use Amazon Linux, so you should be comfortable in that environment and with the Lightsail console, CLI, and relevant AWS services that integrate with it.

Here’s what I need from you:

• Server setup – create, clone, or resize Lightsail instances as new projects come online, configure static IPs and DNS zones, and ensure automatic backups are in place.
• Performance optimization – fine-tune instance plans, networking, and application-level settings so we squeeze maximum speed from the current footprint before scaling up.
• Security configurations – harden Amazon Linux, manage SSH keys, set up firewalls and IAM policies, and monitor for vulnerabilities.
• Database assistance – provision and tune Lightsail MySQL/PostgreSQL databases, handle migrations, and implement regular snapshots.

I’ll handle the application code; you focus on the infrastructure side. Clear documentation and a quick handover each time you make a change are essential so I can retrace any steps later.

If you have a track record with AWS Lightsail and Amazon Linux, plus solid database know-how, I’d love to hear how you would approach keeping this environment fast, secure, and reliable.