AWS Cloud Systems Engineer Junior

Global Enterprise Services, LLC•Lincoln, MA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Drives the stability and sustainability of cloud-based networks, software systems. Integration of innovative ways for scaling and reliable operations. Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Identify opportunities for improvements within existing frameworks, tools and processes. Responsible for systems functionality, performance, and configurations issues. Considered a recognized authority within the company. Works on unusually complex technical problems and provides solutions which are highly innovative. GES has an opening for a AWS Cloud Engineer supporting the U.S. Air Force Cloud One Architecture and Common Shared Services (ACSS) contract. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your expertise in a large-scale, multi-cloud environment spanning AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and Oracle Cloud while supporting a critical Air Force mission focused on improving system resiliency, security, and cost effectiveness. We are seeking someone with experience working across multiple cloud platforms. In this hands-on technical role, you will design, develop, deploy, and support scalable, cloud-native solutions while applying best practices across architecture, development, operations, and security. You will support solutions throughout the full lifecycle from design, development, testing, and integration through production deployment, sustainment, and maintenance. This role requires a strong technical foundation and a willingness to be hands-on. You will work directly with cloud technologies to architect, build, troubleshoot, automate, and optimize solutions, while also providing technical guidance and mentorship to other engineers. Location: This position will be hybrid remote. Candidates will be required to work onsite as needed. Preferred candidates will be located near Hanscom AFB (Boston, MA) or work in Huntsville, AL.

Requirements

IAT-2
1 or more cloud certifications
12 years of experience

Nice To Haves

Experience working across multiple cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Oracle Cloud)

Responsibilities

Provide cloud operations and engineering tasks to enhance, sustain, and maintain scalable, resilient, and secure cloud solutions for AWS cloud environment
Perform AWS cloud operations, sustainment, and maintenance activities to maintain optimum cloud performance, security, and cloud user experience
Develop cloud strategy and roadmaps aligned with organization objectives and technical requirements
Continuously evaluate emerging cloud technologies to maximize automation and perform assessments of the potential impact on organizational and program goals
Drive adoption of DevOps practices, infrastructure as code, and automation frameworks
Optimize application performance and reliability in cloud environments
Support Design, implementation and sustainment of secure cloud architectures implementing zero-trust principles and defense in-depth strategies
Ensure compliance with industry standards (SOC 2, HIPAA, PCIDSS, etc.) and regulatory requirements
Architect, implement and maintain cloud networking security controls including STIG requirements
Implement identity and access management solutions and security monitoring frameworks
Facilitate customer onboarding and implement a consistent pathway to cloud adoption
Assess legacy systems and design modernization strategies including containerization and microservice
Support development of migration methodologies and ensure minimal organizational disruption during transitions
Manage and optimize cloud AWS environments, networking, VPNs, IaaS, PaaS, and SQL systems.
Implement and maintain CI/CD workflows and infrastructure-as-code development using Jenkins, Terraform, Ansible, Kubernetes, Jira, Confluence, Artifactory, and Guacamole to support DevSecOps practices.
Containerize applications to enhance scalability and deployment efficiency.
Support the design and development of Shared Services.
Configure and troubleshoot cloud, virtual, and physical hardware and software