AWS Cloud Systems Engineer

We are seeking an AWS Cloud Systems Engineer with expertise in multiple cloud platforms. A successful individual will be responsible for developing in a scalable cloud-native solutions, and ensuring best practices across architecture, development, deployment, and security from design, test, integration, production, sustainment and maintenance. This is a hands-on technical role that requires rolling up your sleeves to architect, code, debug, and mentor.

• Perform cloud operations and engineering tasks to enhance, sustain, and maintain scalable, resilient, and secure cloud solutions for AWS cloud environment
• Perform AWS cloud operations, sustainment, and maintenance activities to maintain optimum cloud
• Adopt and utilize DevSecOps practices, infrastructure as code, and automation frameworks
• Through development and sustainment activities, optimize application performance and reliability in cloud environments
• Design, implement and sustain secure cloud architectures and networks implementing zero-trust principles and defense-in-depth strategies
• Maintain compliance with industry standards (SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, etc.) and regulatory requirements
• Architect, implement and maintain cloud networking security controls including STIG requirements
• Implement identity and access management solutions and security monitoring frameworks
• Support development of migration methodologies and ensure minimal organizational disruption during transitions
• Utilize CI/CD workflows and infrastructure-as-code development using Jenkins, Terraform, Ansible, Kubernetes, Jira, Confluence, Artifactory, and Guacamole to support DevSecOps practices.
• Containerize applications to enhance scalability and deployment efficiency.
• Support the design and development of Shared Services.
• Configure and troubleshoot cloud, virtual, and physical hardware and software systems.
• Establish and maintain SQL and NoSQL databases, ensuring their performance and reliability.
• Support preparation of detailed technical documentation of development and operational processes.
• Work in cross-functional teams including development, operations, security, and product management, + Certification Examples - AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional), Azure Solutions Architect (Expert), MCSE (Server), Certified AWS SysAdmin, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, AWS Certified Developer, AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Dev/Associate), AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, AWS Certified Advanced Networking, AWS Certified Security, Azure Developer Associate, Azure Solutions Architect

• Bachelors and 12+ years or more of experience; Masters and 10+ years or more of experience. Additional experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.
• Secret clearance required
• US citizenship required
• Certifications: CompTIA Security+ or equivalent (IAT-2)
• Practiced verbal and written communications skills

• Ability to participate in team efforts to accomplish assigned tasks

• Demonstrated experience in cloud operations and sustainment and performing tasks and actions described in the primary responsibilities section

• Preferred Qualifications *

• Experience with USAF Cloud One or Platform 1 *

• Knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture. Experience a plus. *

• Capable of working in high powered teams and maintaining positive interpersonal relationships while delivering products and services to the customer *

• Understanding Active Directory, AWS AD, SAML and the standards, procedures, and processes *

• Experience with Ansible, AWS console, Elastic, AWS, Jira, Confluence, Git, Bitbucket and various cloud Software as a Service (SaaS) offerings to conduct DEV/SEC/OPS pipeline development activities *

• Administration experience with cloud-based applications (MS O365, SharePoint, AWS AD, AWS) *

• Experience administering Windows Server, and related services *

• Cloud certifications in AWS, Azure, Google, or Oracle clouds

SES provides a competitive salary and the following benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• AD&D
• STD
• LTD
• Company paid Life Insurance
• 401k with employer contribution
• Paid Time Off
• Pet Insurance