DevSecOps Integration Engineer

Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG)•Nashville, TN

1d•$85,389 - $116,975•Remote

About The Position

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is hiring a full-time DevSecOps Integration Engineer to support the Department of Veterans Affairs. This is a 100% U.S.-based remote position supporting VA cloud initiatives, including migration to the cloud and the design, operation, and security of cloud-hosted systems and applications. Candidates residing in California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, or Washington will not be considered. The position is W-2 and requires U.S. citizenship and possession of, or eligibility to obtain, a Public Trust (MBI). The listed salary range is $85,389–$116,975. The engineer will design and operate AWS infrastructure and automation, create architecture and data-flow documentation, manage cloud access and monitoring, and support VA Enterprise Cloud (VAEC) environments in AWS GovCloud. The role requires substantial AWS cloud engineering experience, knowledge of security and compliance practices, and the ability to collaborate across teams, guide junior engineers, and support multiple projects. Candidates must have at least eight years of cloud engineering experience focused on AWS and a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Deep hands-on Edifecs experience and healthcare transaction expertise are desired. Preferred certifications include AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional, AWS Certified Security – Specialty, and Edifecs certification. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and other background checks. Interviews are conducted on Microsoft Teams with cameras on, and candidates will be asked to provide a LinkedIn profile link.

Requirements

At least 8 years of cloud engineering experience, focused on AWS.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
U.S. citizenship.
Must possess or qualify for a Public Trust (MBI).
Proven experience designing, deploying, and managing AWS infrastructure and services.
Experience with large-scale, highly available, and scalable cloud architecture.
Expertise in AWS services including EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, Lambda, IAM, CloudFormation, CloudWatch, and Route 53.
Experience with AWS security practices and services, including IAM, AWS Shield, and AWS WAF.
Proficiency with AWS networking components such as VPC peering, Direct Connect, and VPN.
Ability to design, deploy, and manage scalable and secure AWS cloud infrastructure.
Experience setting up and managing multi-account AWS environments using AWS Organizations.
Knowledge of cloud cost management and optimization best practices.
Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, PowerShell, or NodeJS for automation.
Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, or AWS CDK.
Proficiency with monitoring and logging tools such as CloudWatch, CloudTrail, AWS Config, and third-party tools including Prometheus, Grafana, or New Relic.
Experience optimizing performance and troubleshooting AWS resources.
Strong understanding of AWS security best practices and compliance frameworks such as HIPAA, GDPR, and PCI DSS.
Experience implementing encryption, key management, and identity and access management solutions in AWS.
Knowledge of AWS database services such as Amazon RDS, DynamoDB, Aurora, and Redshift.
Experience with database performance tuning and backup and recovery strategies.
Familiarity with CI/CD tools and practices such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, AWS CodePipeline, and AWS CodeBuild.
Experience with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, ECS, and EKS.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities for complex cloud-related issues.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines.
Strong attention to detail to ensure system stability, security, and data integrity.
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.
Ability to manage and contribute to multiple projects simultaneously.
Commitment to staying current with AWS technologies, tools, and industry trends.

Nice To Haves

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional.
AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional.
AWS Certified Security – Specialty.
Edifecs certification.
Deep hands-on Edifecs experience with X.12 EDI transaction standards and workflows, including medical claims transactions (837, 834, 835, 277, etc.), 270/271, 278, and 999.
Knowledge of HIPAA compliance requirements in cloud data architecture.
Experience with healthcare payer or PBM systems, clearinghouses, or pharmacy operations.
Experience with Edifecs.

Responsibilities

Spearhead migration to the cloud.
Create data-flow, cloud, transition, and high-level architecture diagrams for cloud infrastructure, applications, and systems.
Design, develop, deploy, and operate automation technologies for continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD).
Manage and control cloud service provider permissions for hosted applications, storage, and services.
Design, implement, and manage monitoring capabilities for cloud architecture and hosted systems and applications to support performance and compliance with VA and federal policies.
Provide customer-focused support for product lines and services, including setup, configuration, and provisioning of VA Enterprise Cloud (VAEC) environments.
Provide cloud support for systems and applications in VAEC AWS GovCloud environments, ensuring compliance with Veterans Independence Program development, release, and documentation requirements.
Provide cloud security provider documentation.
Design VAEC and other cloud-hosted solutions and address cloud-readiness gaps.
Troubleshoot and optimize AWS resources and cloud-related issues.
Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and team members.
Lead technical projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Support emergency maintenance and incidents on call when required.
Create and maintain documentation for system configurations, processes, and procedures.
Manage and contribute to multiple projects while meeting deadlines and quality expectations.