Remote AWS Cloud Engineer

Description:

• The AWS Cloud Engineer position is a remote, full-time role focused on IT and is suitable for mid-level professionals.
• The contract duration is 36 months, and US Citizenship is required for Public Trust, with an active Public Trust preferred for immediate start.
• Responsibilities include conducting market research and evaluation on the latest infrastructure and cloud technologies, such as server, storage, network, virtual machine, cloud IaaS, PaaS, containerization, and disaster recovery.
• The engineer will produce formal decision analysis and recommendation documents on technologies to be adopted at the customer data center and cloud.
• They will implement Proof-Of-Concept (POC) on key infrastructure and cloud technologies and design system architecture and technical implementation plans.
• The role involves evaluating cloud vendor offerings, implementing cloud pilots, and participating in cloud implementation design and migration planning.
• The engineer will assist in producing documentation and other deliverables that meet customer requirements and participate in cross-function design and development activities.
• They will design and automate cloud environments at scale using Infrastructure as Code tools and develop fully automated software delivery pipelines.
• Collaboration within and across agile teams is essential to maximize productivity, and the engineer will develop technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and similar materials.
• Engagement in all agile ceremonies, including backlog grooming, demos, and retrospectives, is required.
• The engineer will work to eliminate road-blocks and hindrances preventing teams from delivering software and assist in documenting and leveraging cloud and DevOps best practices.

Requirements:

• A BS/BA degree in a related area such as Computer Science, Information Technology, or Software Engineering is required.
• Candidates must have 6+ years of AWS cloud experience.
• Experience in migrating applications from on-prem to AWS cloud, preferably in a government environment, is necessary.
• AWS migration experience within a Federal Government environment is preferred.
• An AWS Professional Cloud Certification is preferred.
• A deep understanding and working experience in server, storage, network, virtual machine, and security is required.
• Candidates should have a deep understanding and working experience in cloud technologies from one or more leading cloud vendors.
• Expertise in working with Unix/Linux platforms and scripting experience with Shell, Python, and Perl is necessary.
• Experience supporting mission-critical, enterprise-class applications based on Linux and Windows platforms, either on-premises or in the cloud, is required.
• Candidates must be able to obtain a Public Trust.

Benefits:

• The position offers the flexibility of 100% remote work.
• It provides an opportunity to work on long-term projects lasting 36 months.
• The role allows for engagement with cutting-edge infrastructure and cloud technologies.
• Employees will have the chance to collaborate within agile teams, enhancing their professional development.
• The position supports the development of skills in cloud technologies and DevOps best practices.
• There is potential for career advancement through experience in a government environment and obtaining relevant certifications.