Senior AWS Cloud Engineer - TS/SCI Clearance Required
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Job description
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Design, deploy, and manage highly available, scalable, and secure AWS cloud environments.
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Implement and maintain AWS services, including EC2, ELB, S3, RDS, VPC, Lambda, and
CloudFormation, among others.
- Develop automation scripts for efficient deployment and management of cloud resources using
tools such as AWS CLI, CloudFormation, and Terraform.
- Engineer robust Linux solutions and manage containerized applications using Docker and
Kubernetes.
- Apply DISA STIGs to ensure compliance with security standards and policies across all cloud and
containerized environments.
- Collaborate with development teams to integrate DevOps practices into the software
development lifecycle, including continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD)
pipelines.
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Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in cloud and Linux environments.
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Stay abreast of new AWS features and services and evaluate their applicability to our goals.
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Provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers and team members on AWS best practices,
Linux engineering, and DevOps methodologies.
Requirements
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior AWS Cloud Engineer to join our
team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of AWS & DevSecOps, including automation,
cloud services, and Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs). This role requires a strong foundation in Linux
engineering and containerization technologies, along with proficiency in applying DISA Security Technical
Implementation Guides (STIGs) and operating within DevOps environments., * Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
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Minimum of 5 years' experience in cloud engineering with a strong focus on AWS.
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Solid understanding of Linux/Unix Administration.
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Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies, particularly Docker and
Kubernetes.
- Proficient in one or more computer programming languages commonly used in scripting &
automation. IE: Bash, Python, Go, Rust
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Proficient in applying DISA STIGs within cloud and containerized environments.
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Demonstrated experience in automating cloud deployments and developing infrastructure as
code (IaC).
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Strong background in DevOps practices and tools, including Jenkins, Git, Ansible, and Terraform.
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Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
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Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present technical
information to a non-technical audience.
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Possess and maintain relevant DoD 8570 IAT level II Certification.
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Possess one or more of the following certifications: AWS Solutions Architect Associate, AWS
Benefits & conditions
We offer a competitive benefits and compensation package and FUN place to work! Benefits include, but not limited to:
Health and Wellness Benefits
- Medical Insurance (three CareFirst healthcare plans to choose from, Dental and Vision Insurance, 75% covered for employee/ 50% per dependant
- Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions $1500 individual/ $3000 family
Personal Insurance Benefits
- Company-paid Life Insurance and AD&D coverage
- Company-paid Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
Paid Leave
- Employees receive 20 days of vacation/10 holidays built into hourly rate/ 5 days of Administrative leave (currently used for snow, jury, bereavement)
Retirement
- Pre-tax 401k program including 6% company match
- 100% fully vested from eligibility date
*Eligible after 90 days of employment