GTA Senior Software Configuration​/Release Engineer

Overview

This position is responsible for automating and maintaining cloud configuration and infrastructure processes across GTA-AWS environments.

ON-SITE INTERVIEWS ONLY. HYBRID - IN THE OFFICE 2 DAYS PER WEEK. Qualified Candidates Must be Permanent Residents.

• Develop, implement, and maintain configuration management processes, policies, and standards for AWS environments.
• Build, deploy, and enhance Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform to automate provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle management of AWS resources (e.g., EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, ACM).
• Manage and optimize multiple environments (Dev, Test, Stage, Prod) ensuring configuration consistency and security.

• Support automation pipelines using the AWS Code Suite:
  Code Commit, Code Build, Code Deploy, and Code Pipeline.
• Work closely with Dev Ops teams to support release activities, deployments, rollbacks, configuration updates, and environment readiness.

• Design and maintain automated AWS backup solutions to ensure data integrity, resiliency, and compliance with state retention policies.
• Implement automated patching workflows for cloud infrastructure to maintain required security and compliance posture.
• Conduct periodic audits of environment configuration, patch levels, backup integrity, and certificate compliance; recommend and implement improvements.

• Manage installation, renewal, rotation, and validation of SSL/TLS certificates across AWS services.
• Ensure secure communication configurations and alignment with state and federal security requirements.

• Maintain detailed, accurate documentation of configuration baselines, IaC standards, module usage, and environment changes.
• Provide training and guidance to team members on Terraform, AWS infrastructure best practices, backup strategies, patch automation, and certificate management.

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with a proactive approach to cloud optimization.
• Ability to break down complex problems, create tactical plans, and contribute to strategic improvements.
• Attention to detail with strong diagnostic and problem-investigation abilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and planning abilities.
• Self-motivated, collaborative, and able to work in fast-paced environments.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field; or equivalent professional training, certification, or experience.
• Eight (8) years of configuration management experience, including:
• Proficiency with Terraform and IaC methodologies
• Hands-on experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, ACM)
• Experience with cloud backup solutions and automated patching
• Expertise in SSL/TLS certificate management and security best practices

• Scripting experience (e.g., Python, Bash, Power Shell) for automation within AWS/Terraform.
• AWS Certification(s) and/or Terraform Certification.
• Experience working with state or local government environments.
• Experience with vendor oversight or management.
• Experience with project management or Agile delivery tools.
• Experience with organizational change management (OCM).