AWS Cloud Systems Engineer

This role supports the U.S. Air Force Cloud One Architecture and Common Shared Services contract and currently has an opening for an AWS Cloud Systems Engineer.

Location:

This position will be hybrid remote. Candidates will be required to work onsite as needed. Candidates need to be located near Hanscom AFB (Boston, MA) or Huntsville, AL.

We are seekinganAWSCloud

Systems Engineerwithexpertisein multiple cloud platforms.

A successful individual willbe responsible for developing in ascalable cloud-native solutions, and ensuring best practices across architecture, development, deployment, and security from design, test, integration,production,sustainmentand 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 toenhance, sustain, andmaintainscalable, resilient, and secure cloud solutionsforAWScloudenvironment

• PerformAWScloud operations, sustainment, and maintenance activities tomaintainoptimumcloud

• Adoptand utilize
  
  Dev Sec Ops practices , infrastructure as code, and automation frameworks

• Through development and sustainmentactivities,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 andmaintaincloud 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

• UtilizeCI/CD workflows and infrastructure-as-code development using
  
  Jenkins, Terraform, Ansible, Kubernetes, Jira, Confluence, Artifactory, and Guacamole to support
  
  Dev Sec Ops practices .

• Containerize applications to enhance scalability and deployment efficiency.

• Support thedesign and development of Shared Services.

• Configure and troubleshoot cloud, virtual, and physical hardware and software systems.

• Establish andmaintainSQL and No
  
  SQL databases, ensuring their performance and reliability.

• Support preparation of detailed technical documentationofdevelopment and operational processes.

• Workincross-functional teams including development, operations, security, and product management

• Bachelor sand
  12+years or more of experience;
  
  Master sand
  10+yearsor 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 toparticipatein team efforts toaccomplishassigned tasks

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

• Experience with USAF Cloud One or Platform 1

• Knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture. Experience a plus.

• Capable ofworkinginhigh powered teams andmaintainingpositiveinterpersonalrelationships while delivering products and services to the customer

• Understanding Active Directory,AWSAD, SAML and the standards, procedures, and processes

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

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

• Experience administering Windows Server, and related services

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

• Certification Examples
  -AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional),Azure Solutions Architect (Expert),MCSE (Server), Certified AWSSysAdmin, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, AWS Certified Developer, AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Dev/Associate), AWS Certified Dev Ops Engineer, AWS Certified Advanced Networking, AWS Certified Security, Azure Developer Associate, Azure Solutions Architect

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