Sr. Cloud System Engineer

Overview

is seeking a dynamic Sr.Cloud System Engineer with extensive experience in AWS cloud environments, including Infrastructure as Code (IaC). This role supports cloud infrastructure, security remediation, and DevSecOps within the Army AWS GovCloud environment. The position is balanced between hands-on technical work and leadership, requiring on-site presence for IL6 classified environments.

On-site is required for 3-5 days as needed, in Chantilly, VA. Start Date: Oct 14, 2024

What you will do

• Provide cloud system engineering support for both IL5 (unclassified, possible remote) and IL6 (classified) environments.
• Implement and manage AWS cloud services (EC2, Lambda, S3, VPC, Route 53, CloudFormation, ECR, ECS, EKS, etc) and oversee system networking.
• Develop, implement, and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, and Ansible.
• Drive DevSecOps initiatives using Jenkins, GitLab, Docker, and other CI/CD tools.
• Assist with cloud security remediation, ensuring alignment with compliance and regulatory standards.
• Work with the engineering team, support a culture of innovation and collaboration.
• Collaborate with various teams to integrate cloud strategies with the organization's objectives.

What you need to have

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Active Secret Security Clearance.
• CompTIA Security+ certification.
• 5-7 years of experience in system engineering and DevSecOps, specifically in AWS cloud environments, with a strong focus on services like EC2, S3, VPC, Lambda, and CloudFormation.
• Proficiency in key AWS services is crucial. This includes, but is not limited to, Amazon EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, Route 53, Lambda, Auto Scaling, Elastic Load Balancing (ELB), and CloudFormation. Knowledge of advanced services like container services (ECR, EKS), data services (Athena, Glue, Redshift) and security monitoring services (Security Hub, System Manager, Cloudwatch) also beneficial.
• Experience in designing and implementing solutions that ensure high availability and disaster recovery. This involves understanding the principles of fault tolerance, multi-AZ (Availability Zone) and multi-region deployment strategies.
• Strong skills in AWS network architecture and security are essential. This includes setting up VPCs, subnets, NAT, Transit gateways, as well as implementing network ACLs, security groups, and AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) roles and policies
• Experience with IaC tools such as AWS CloudFormation or Terraform to automate the setup, scaling, and management of infrastructure.
• Familiarity with AWS monitoring and management tools like Amazon CloudWatch, AWS Config, and AWS Systems Manager for tracking the performance and health of applications and services.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipelines to automate and streamline the deployment and management processes. Experience with tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or AWS CodePipeline.
• Skills in performance tuning and optimization of AWS resources to ensure efficient operation of the environment.
• Understanding of compliance requirements specific to AWS GovCloud, including FedRAMP and DoD SRG compliance standards. Experience with security remediation and risk management frameworks.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automation of cloud operations.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure issues in AWS environments
• Strong hands-on experience with DevSecOps tools and methodologies.
• Experience with container development (docker, podman)
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with various teams and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with experience in managing technical teams.

What we'd like you to have

• AWS Professional-level certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional).
• Experience in highly regulated environments, particularly with IL5 and IL6 standards.

About

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What you will do

• Provide cloud system engineering support for both IL5 (unclassified, possible remote) and IL6 (classified) environments.
• Implement and manage AWS cloud services (EC2, Lambda, S3, VPC, Route 53, CloudFormation, ECR, ECS, EKS, etc) and oversee system networking.
• Develop, implement, and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, and Ansible.
• Drive DevSecOps initiatives using Jenkins, GitLab, Docker, and other CI/CD tools.
• Assist with cloud security remediation, ensuring alignment with compliance and regulatory standards.
• Work with the engineering team, support a culture of innovation and collaboration.
• Collaborate with various teams to integrate cloud strategies with the organization's objectives.

What you need to have

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Active Secret Security Clearance.
• CompTIA Security+ certification.
• 5-7 years of experience in system engineering and DevSecOps, specifically in AWS cloud environments, with a strong focus on services like EC2, S3, VPC, Lambda, and CloudFormation.
• Proficiency in key AWS services is crucial. This includes, but is not limited to, Amazon EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, Route 53, Lambda, Auto Scaling, Elastic Load Balancing (ELB), and CloudFormation. Knowledge of advanced services like container services (ECR, EKS), data services (Athena, Glue, Redshift) and security monitoring services (Security Hub, System Manager, Cloudwatch) also beneficial.
• Experience in designing and implementing solutions that ensure high availability and disaster recovery. This involves understanding the principles of fault tolerance, multi-AZ (Availability Zone) and multi-region deployment strategies.
• Strong skills in AWS network architecture and security are essential. This includes setting up VPCs, subnets, NAT, Transit gateways, as well as implementing network ACLs, security groups, and AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) roles and policies
• Experience with IaC tools such as AWS CloudFormation or Terraform to automate the setup, scaling, and management of infrastructure.
• Familiarity with AWS monitoring and management tools like Amazon CloudWatch, AWS Config, and AWS Systems Manager for tracking the performance and health of applications and services.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipelines to automate and streamline the deployment and management processes. Experience with tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or AWS CodePipeline.
• Skills in performance tuning and optimization of AWS resources to ensure efficient operation of the environment.
• Understanding of compliance requirements specific to AWS GovCloud, including FedRAMP and DoD SRG compliance standards. Experience with security remediation and risk management frameworks.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automation of cloud operations.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure issues in AWS environments
• Strong hands-on experience with DevSecOps tools and methodologies.
• Experience with container development (docker, podman)
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with various teams and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with experience in managing technical teams.