Senior Cloud Comp Engineer/AWS Cloud Engineer

Location: Remote

Description:

Seeking a Senior Cloud Comp Engineer/AWS Cloud Engineer to join a high-performance team that is spearheading our customers' (VA) migration to the cloud. This position has tremendous growth opportunity working within cloud ecosystem and using cutting-edge technologies. We are looking for an engineer who can work at scale and with autonomy, who can be a trusted advisor to our client. This is a 100% Remote role.

Job Responsibilities:

Create data flow diagrams, cloud diagrams, transition diagrams, and high-level architecture diagrams on Cloud Infrastructure, applications, and systems.

Design, develop, deploy, and operate automation technologies for continuous integration (CI) and continuous delivery (CD).

Manage and control permissions in the cloud service provider for each cloud application, storage, and service being hosted.

Implement, manage, and design monitoring capabilities for cloud architecture and cloud-hosted systems and applications to ensure optimal performance and compliance with VA and Federal policies.

Provide customer-focused support for Product lines and Services, including setup, configuration, and provisioning of VAEC environments.

Provide cloud support services for systems and applications in the VAEC Amazon Web Services (GovCloud) environments, ensuring compliance with VIP development, release, and documentation requirements.

Adopt a DevOps mindset with an understanding of CI/CD practices and tooling.

Provide Cloud Security Provider Documentation.

Design VAEC/cloud-hosted solutions and address cloud-readiness gaps.

Required Skills:

Proven track record of designing, deploying, and managing AWS infrastructure and services.

Experience with large-scale, high-availability, and scalable cloud architecture

Expertise in core AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, Lambda, IAM, CloudFormation, CloudWatch, and Route 53.

Experience with AWS security practices and services including AWS IAM, AWS Shield, and AWS WAF.

Proficiency with AWS networking components like VPC peering, Direct Connect, and VPN.

Ability to design, deploy, and manage scalable and secure AWS cloud infrastructures.

Experience in setting up and managing multi-account AWS environments using AWS Organizations.

Knowledge of best practices and strategies for cloud cost management and optimization.

Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, PowerShell, or Node.js for automation.

Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools like AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, or AWS CDK.

Proficiency in monitoring and logging tools such as CloudWatch, CloudTrail, AWS Config, and third-party tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, New Relic).

Experience in performance optimization and troubleshooting AWS resources.

Strong understanding of AWS security best practices and compliance frameworks (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR, PCI DSS).

Experience implementing encryption, key management, and identity and access management solutions within AWS.

Knowledge of AWS database services such as Amazon RDS, DynamoDB, Aurora, and Redshift.

Experience in database performance tuning and backup/recovery strategies.

Familiarity with CI/CD tools and practices (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, AWS CodePipeline, AWS CodeBuild).

Experience with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker, Kubernetes, ECS, and EKS.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to troubleshoot complex cloud-related issues.

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

Skilled in prioritizing tasks, managing time effectively, and meeting deadlines.

Strong attention to detail to ensure system stability, security, and data integrity.

Capability to mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and team members.

Ability to lead technical projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Willingness to be on-call for emergency support and maintenance when required.

Strong documentation skills for creating and maintaining system configurations, processes, and procedures.

Ability to manage and contribute to multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and quality results.

Commitment to staying current with emerging AWS technologies, tools, and industry trends.

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance

Desired Skills:

Advanced AWS certifications are preferred, such as:

AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional

AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional

AWS Certified Security - Specialty

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, systems engineering, or related technical discipline and a minimum of 8 years of experience in cloud engineering, with a focus on AWS

Advanced AWS certifications are preferred, such as:

AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional

AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional

AWS Certified Security - Specialty

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About HigherEchelon, Inc.

HigherEchelon, Inc. (HE) is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) with offerings in Engineering, Gaming, Human Capital, Enterprise Technology and Cyber Solutions. HigherEchelon aims to be the premier trusted partner in organizational excellence and achieves this through sustained investment in talent and the employee experience. HigherEchelon puts the employee first to better serve customer needs and sustain excellence.

HigherEchelon offers competitive full-time benefits including paid vacation and holidays, 401(k) matching, full health/dental/vision coverage, plus much more. For on-site and remote employees, flexible work schedules are offered when authorized.

By joining our team, you are choosing to embark on a journey towards excellence as a valued team member and trusted partner. We appreciate your inquiry and look forward to discussing the opportunity further.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled:

HigherEchelon, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. HigherEchelon, Inc. participates in E-Verify.

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