• Senior AWS Cloud Engineer

    Insight Global (Fairfax, VA)


    Job Description

    - Design, implement, and manage highly available, scalable, and secure AWS cloud infrastructures.

     

    - Deploy and maintain core AWS services such as EC2, ELB, S3, RDS, VPC, Lambda, and CloudFormation.

     

    - Develop and maintain automation scripts for provisioning and managing cloud resources using tools like AWS CLI, CloudFormation, and Terraform.

     

    - Engineer and support Linux-based solutions, including the deployment and management of containerized applications with Docker and Kubernetes.

     

    - Apply DISA STIGs to enforce compliance with federal security standards across cloud and container environments.

     

    - Collaborate with development teams to embed DevOps practices into the software development lifecycle, including CI/CD pipeline integration.

     

    - Diagnose and resolve complex issues in cloud infrastructure and Linux environments.

     

    - Continuously evaluate and adopt new AWS features and services to enhance system performance and reliability.

     

    - Mentor junior engineers and team members on AWS best practices, Linux system engineering, and DevOps methodologies.

     

    We are a company committed to creating inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources Request Form (https://airtable.com/app21VjYyxLDIX0ez/shrOg4IQS1J6dRiMo) . The EEOC "Know Your Rights" Poster is available here (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

     

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    Skills and Requirements

     

    - Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.

     

    - At least 5 years of hands-on experience in cloud engineering, with a strong emphasis on AWS environments.

     

    - Strong background in Linux/Unix system administration.

     

    - Experience with containerization and orchestration platforms, particularly Docker and Kubernetes.

     

    - Proficiency in one or more scripting and automation languages such as Bash, Python, Go, or Rust.

     

    - Skilled in applying DISA STIGs to ensure compliance within cloud and containerized infrastructures.

     

    - Proven experience in automating cloud deployments and implementing infrastructure as code (IaC) solutions.

     

    - Solid understanding of DevOps methodologies and tools, including Jenkins, Git, Ansible, and Terraform.

     

    - Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to adapt in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

     

    - Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

     

    - Must hold and maintain a DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification.

    - Possession of one or more of the following certifications is highly desirable:

    AWS Solutions Architect Associate or Professional

     

    AWS SysOps Administrator

     

    AWS DevOps Engineer Professional

     

    Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)

     

    Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS)

     

    GIAC Cloud Security Automation (GCSA)

    HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate null

    We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].