AWS Cloud Engineer

CGI Group
Fairfax, VA, United States
3 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
$89,600.0 - $198,400.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) JavaScript (Programming Language) Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Agile Methodology Artificial Intelligence Amazon Web Services Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud Amazon S3 Microsoft Azure Bash Shell C Sharp (Programming Language) Software as a Service
+45 more
Cloud Computing Collaborative Software Data Centers DevOps Amazon DynamoDB Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) Identity and Access Management Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Python (Programming Language) Unix Shell OpenShift Platform as a Service (PAAS) Windows PowerShell Cloud Services Ansible Ruby Azure Machine Learning Runbook Shell Script Amazon Simple Notification Service (SNS) TypeScript AWS Cdk Pulumi Load Balancing State Machines Multi-Cloud AWS ECS Git Cloudformation Kubernetes Data Analytics AWS Fargate Functional Programming Cloudwatch Puppet Software Coding Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS) Terraform Software Version Control Serverless Computing AWS EKS Docker Golang Programming Languages Microservices

Job description

Build and implement repeatable architectures and scalable solutions leveraging Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and CI/CD pipelines. Create and maintain CGI Federal (CGIF) cloud native governance and security solutions that can scale across AWS accounts / Orgs and integrate with third Party SaaS, Azure and CGP services .Design and implement secure solutions and architectures for cloud, multi-cloud, and hybrid environments to support clients, delivery teams, and CGIF’s Cloud Broker Office (CBO) and MSP practice. Contribute to the operational tooling, runbooks, and automation that underpin managed services delivery across client accounts. .Document all configuration, management and optimization changes to the cloud environment .Implement and operate cloud governance at enterprise scale, including account vending, policy enforcement, guardrails, cost controls, build, deployment, and monitoring standards for federal clients. .Support delivery for federal clients for AWS deployments, migrations, operations and maintenance activities of cloud native solutions and CGIF IP.

Requirements

5+ years of experience with AWS Cloud .US Citizenship is required for this role, sponsorship is not authorized .Bachelor level technical degree or equivalent experience; Computer Science or Engineering background preferred .Ability to convert requirements, documentation and diagrams into deployable templates and code to execute the Cloud Architect’s vision of the solution .AWS certification - Minium of one associate level or higher AWS certification- AWS Certified Developer Associate, AWS Certified SysOp Administrator - Associate or AWS Certified Solution Architect - Associate .AWS Security and Management Services (Certificate Manager, Control Tower, CloudTrail, CloudWatch, Config, GuardDuty, KMS, Landing Zone, IAM, Security Hub, Secrets Manager) .Experience deploying and maintaining solutions built on AWS IaaS (Infrastructure as a service), PaaS (Platform as a service), and SaaS (Software as a service) offerings .Knowledge of at least one programming language (C#, Go, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Ruby, etc.) or shell scripting language (POSIX shell/Bash, PowerShell, etc.) Python is preferred. .Knowledge of Git for source code version control and orchestration deployment using CI/CD pipelines .Needs to have the ability to develop and contribute while working seamlessly in a distributed team via collaboration tools in a hybrid work environment. .Understanding of Agile and DevOps methods and mindset .Using Infrastructure as Code (AWS CloudFormation, AWS CDK, Pulumi, Terraform) to deploy resources, Additional AWS certifications (AWS Certified Solution Architect - Professional, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional or AWS Specialty certifications) and Security Certifications (CISSP, CEH, GIAC) .Developing Serverless applications leveraging AWS services (DynamoDB, Event Bridge, Lambda, S3, SQS, SNS, Step Functions) .Experience in supporting container-based applications, microservices patterns and APIs in AWS (Docker, AWS ECS, AWS ECR, AWS Fargate, AWS EKS, Kubernetes, OpenShift) .Experience building multi-tenant management platforms or MSP tooling that operates across AWS accounts at scale .Interest in leveraging AWS AI/ML services (Bedrock, Bedrock AgentCore, Strands Agent, SageMaker) for AI solutions and data analytics (Athena, Glue, QuickSight) to enhance governance dashboards, anomaly detection, or operational insights .Knowledge of at least one of federal compliance standards (CMMC, DoD SRG, DoD STIGs, FedRAMP and NIST) is preferred. .Knowledge of cloud networking patterns and services, such as load balancing, overlay networking, VPN and multi-datacenter networking .Knowledge with Configuration as Code tools/services (Puppet, Ansible or AWS SSM) for orchestration of EC2 OS level configuration and compliance .Knowledge of FinOps practices and AWS cost management tools (Cost Explorer, Budgets, Cost & Usage Reports) for MSP cost allocation and chargeback, * English

  • Python
  • DevOps
  • Infrastructure as a Code
  • Kubernetes
  • Terraform

Benefits & conditions

Tuition reimbursement, Paid parental leave, Parental leave, 401(k) matching, Paid time off, Paid holidays, CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $89,600.00 - $198,400.00. CGI Federal’s benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include: .Competitive compensation .Comprehensive insurance options .Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan .Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time .Paid parental leave .Learning opportunities and tuition assistance .Wellness and Well-being programs #CGIFederalJob #LI-JK6

About the company

At CGI Federal’s Federal Solutions Group (FSG), we are looking for AWS Cloud Engineers to join our Cloud Center of Excellence and Managed Service Provider (MSP) practice, where you will design, build, deploy, and operate AWS environments for federal clients across the full project lifecycle. You will also develop serverless applications, governance tooling, and reusable automation using services that scale across AWS accounts and Organizations. This position is located in our Fairfax, VA, Knoxville, TN, or Lafayette, LA office; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable., Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, youll reach your full potential because

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. Thats why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our companys strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. Youll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

Youll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. Youll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

Come join our teamone of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

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