AWS Engineer

Koniag Government Services•Clarksburg, WV

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Kadiak, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking an AWS Engineer with a TS/SCI security clearance to support Kadiak and our government customer at Clarksburg, WV. This is a hybrid position, requires 3days onsite, 2days telework. We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of cloud platforms, automation tools, and infrastructure as code, with a passion for problem-solving and delivering efficient solutions to support existing IT application software on Unclassified, Secret and Top-Secret enclaves. Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to: In-depth knowledge of platforms like AWS including services like EC2, S3, Lambda, VPC, etc. AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified SysOps Associate) are a plus. Windows and/or Linux background preferred More specifically the person selected should be able to do some or all of the following: Windows Administration Proficient in managing users, groups, and policies within Active Directory. Ability to automate administrative tasks using PowerShell scripting. Experience in installing, configuring, and updating Windows Server environments. Knowledge of DHCP, DNS, and file/print services in Windows environments. Understanding of Windows security features, including firewalls and access controls. Ability to learn custom in house applications to provide Application Support, especially in case of a disaster recovery scenario. Monitor and troubleshoot application dataflows with tools such as Splunk and CloudWatch. Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Implement and manage infrastructure as code using AWS CloudFormation. Ensure version control and proper documentation of AWS infrastructure code. Monitoring and Performance Optimization using tools (e.g., CloudWatch, Prometheus, Splunk). Implement monitoring and logging solutions using AWS CloudWatch and other relevant tools. Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, optimize resource utilization, and ensure system scalability.

Requirements

3+ years experience with Python or Typescript/Javascript
Experience integrating multiple 3rd party libraries together
Experience being in a continuous integration and continuous deployment process
Understanding of security vulnerabilities/compliance
Understanding of basic web application architecture
2+ years related experience with AWS, GCP, or Azure
Experience with AWS (e.g., CloudFormation, Lambda, Step Functions, SDK/boto3)
Experience in continuous integration technology (e.g. GitLab, GitHub, Azure Devops)
Must be able to obtain and maintain TS/SCI clearance with Poly
Ability to work on-site in Clarksburg, WV (3 days per week)
Strong documentation and communication abilities
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Bachelor’s degree in related field

Nice To Haves

AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified SysOps Associate)
Windows and/or Linux background preferred

Responsibilities

Windows Administration Proficient in managing users, groups, and policies within Active Directory.
Ability to automate administrative tasks using PowerShell scripting.
Experience in installing, configuring, and updating Windows Server environments.
Knowledge of DHCP, DNS, and file/print services in Windows environments.
Understanding of Windows security features, including firewalls and access controls.
Ability to learn custom in house applications to provide Application Support, especially in case of a disaster recovery scenario.
Monitor and troubleshoot application dataflows with tools such as Splunk and CloudWatch.
Implement and manage infrastructure as code using AWS CloudFormation.
Ensure version control and proper documentation of AWS infrastructure code.
Implement monitoring and logging solutions using AWS CloudWatch and other relevant tools.
Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, optimize resource utilization, and ensure system scalability.