Senior Software Configuration​/Release Engineer; AWS​/Terraform - In - Person Ineterview - G

Position Summary

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Location:

Hybrid – 2 Days Onsite

📍 Interview:
On-site Interview Required

📍 Work Authorization:
Permanent Residents Only

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Employment Type:

Contract (Extension Possible)

We are seeking a Senior Software Configuration / Release Engineer to design, automate, and maintain cloud configuration and infrastructure management processes across AWS environments
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This role plays a key part in ensuring that cloud platforms are secure, compliant, highly available, and well-governed through the implementation of Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automated patching, backup management, and certificate governance
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The engineer will collaborate closely with Dev Ops, Security, and Infrastructure teams to deliver stable and reliable statewide services.

• Design, implement, and maintain configuration management processes, policies, and standards for AWS environments.
• Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform to automate provisioning and lifecycle management of AWS resources.
• Provision and maintain AWS services including:
• EC2
• S3
• RDS
• IAM
• ACM
• Ensure configuration consistency across Dev, Test, Stage, and Production environments
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• Optimize AWS infrastructure for security, scalability, and reliability
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• Support and maintain CI/CD pipelines using AWS Code Suite
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• Code Commit
• Code Build
• Code Deploy
• Code Pipeline
• Work with Dev Ops teams to manage:
• Application releases
• Infrastructure deployments
• Rollbacks and configuration updates
• Environment readiness

• Design and implement automated backup solutions across AWS services.
• Ensure data protection, disaster recovery readiness, and compliance with retention policies.
• Implement automated patch management workflows for cloud infrastructure.
• Conduct periodic audits covering:
• Configuration standards
• Patch levels
• Backup integrity
• Security compliance
• Identify risks and recommend improvements.

• Manage lifecycle of SSL/TLS certificates including:
• Installation
• Renewal
• Rotation
• Validation
• Maintain secure communication across AWS services.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal security standards
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• Maintain documentation for:
• Infrastructure architecture
• Terraform modules
• Configuration baselines
  
  Environment changes
• Provide guidance and training to team members on:
• Terraform best practices
• AWS infrastructure management
• Backup strategies
• Patch automation
• Certificate management

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to break down complex infrastructure problems
• Experience designing scalable and automated cloud solutions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and documentation abilities
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in fast-paced environments

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
• (or equivalent professional experience)
• 8+ years of configuration management or infrastructure engineering experience
• Strong hands-on experience with:
• Terraform (Infrastructure as Code)
• AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, ACM)
• Experience implementing cloud backup solutions
• Experience designing automated patching workflows
• Expertise in SSL/TLS certificate management and security best practices

• Scripting experience such as:
• Python
• Bash
• Power Shell
• AWS Certifications (AWS Solutions Architect, Dev Ops Engineer, etc.)
• Terraform Certification
• Experience working in State or Local Government environments
• Experience with vendor management or oversight
• Familiarity with Agile delivery tools
• Experience with Organizational Change Management (OCM)