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Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

When you join the Federal Reserve—the nation's central bank—you’ll play a key role, collaborating with leading tech professionals to strengthen and protect our economic, financial and payments systems. We invest in contemporary and emerging technology each year to support the Federal Reserve and our economy, and we’re building a dynamic team for our future.

Bring your passion and expertise, and we’ll provide the opportunities that will challenge you and propel your growth—along with a wide range of benefits and perks that support your health, wealth, and life. In addition to competitive compensation, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes tuition assistance, generous paid time off, top-notch health care benefits, child and family care leave, professional development opportunities, a 401(k) match, pension, and more. All brought together in a work environment where you can truly find balance.

About the Opportunity

The Cloud Solution Services department has an immediate opening for a Cloud Engineer, reporting to Senior Manager- Information Technology.

As a Cloud Specialist (AWS) you will serve as a technical operations expert responsible for the design, implementation, and support of cloud-based information technology solutions in the current and future state. In this role you will be building, maintaining, and operationalizing infrastructure, security services, and system components in commercial or government cloud service providers to deliver highly available and scalable services.

The level of work required is considered advanced and staff must be able to work under minimal supervision. This job does not have direct reports.

What You Will Do:

+ Proactive Problem Solver: Identify and address the root causes of issues, focusing on solving problem categories rather than individual instances. Engage early and comprehensively.

+ Automation Enthusiast: Leverage automation tools such as build and deploy pipelines, Docker, Python, Bash, and Ansible to streamline and eliminate recurring issues.

+ Multifaceted Expertise: Proficient in CI/CD automation, SDLC, Cloud computing (AWS), Python, Bash, and Ansible, demonstrating versatility across a range of technologies.

+ Comprehensive Problem Analysis: Conduct thorough investigations to understand all facets of a problem, ensuring comprehensive and effective solutions.

+ Culture: Strong focus on helping to establish and maintain a DevOps culture, setting development teams up for success by enabling and encouraging self sufficiency

Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an information technology field, equivalent work experience

+ 6+ years of experience in cloud engineering, or related disciplines

+ Proficiency in Git and understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

+ Strong skills in Linux/Unix systems enlivenments and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)

+ Experience with cloud platforms, preferably AWS

+ Expertise in CI/CD Automation (GitLab preferred) and containerized systems (Dockers Kubernetes)

+ Solid understanding of RESTful API design and implementation

+ Ability to perform code reviews and scripting in Python, Bash, and Docker files

+ Strong written and verbal communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences

+ Proven ability to prioritize, reprioritize and demonstrates appropriate agility to manage competing and sometimes conflicting priorities

Discover the Reason Why So Many People Love It Here!

When you join the Richmond Fed, not only will you find a challenging and purposeful career, you’ll also have access to a wide range of benefits and perks that support your health and wealth, including:

+ Great medical benefits

+ Pension and 401(k) with employer match

+ Paid time off

+ Tuition reimbursement

+ Paid volunteer leave

+ Onsite amenities that make working here fun!

Other Requirements and Considerations:

+ Candidates should review the Bank’s Employee Code of Conduct (https://www.richmondfed.org/-/media/richmondfedorg/about\_us/careers/pdf/code\_of\_conduct.pdf?WT.si\_n=Search&WT.si\_x=3) to ensure compliance with conflict of interest rules and personal investment restrictions.

+ If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please notify [email protected] ([email protected]) .

+ Sponsorship is not available for this role. The selected candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

+ **Eligibility for this specific position requires U.S. Citizenship.**

+ The hiring range for Experienced level is $92,100 – $126,600 annually.

+ For candidates located near other National IT locations, outside of Richmond, VA, the listed hiring and salary ranges may be adjusted based on your geographic location.

+ Salary offered will be based on the job responsibilities and the individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience as defined in the job qualifications.

+ Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply by June 8, 2025.

+ Always verify and apply to jobs on Federal Reserve System Careers (https://rb.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/FRS?hiringCompany=7186c32a743f011afe26afcaaf01190c) or through verified Federal Reserve Bank social media channels.

Full Time / Part Time

Full time

Regular / Temporary

Regular

Job Exempt (Yes / No)

Yes

Job Category

Information Technology Family Group

Work Shift

First (United States of America)

_The Federal Reserve Banks are committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and job applicants in compliance with applicable law and to an environment where employees are valued for their differences._

Always verify and apply to jobs on Federal Reserve System Careers ( https://rb.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/FRS ) or through verified Federal Reserve Bank social media channels.

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