Edifecs DevSecOps Engineer

Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG)•Blacksburg, VA

1d•$85,389 - $116,975•Remote

About The Position

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking a talented Edifecs DevSecOps Engineer for a full-time, remote position supporting the Veterans Affairs (VA) department. This role requires a Public Trust (MBI) security clearance and offers a salary range of $85,389 - $116,975. Military Veterans are highly encouraged to apply. The position involves spearheading cloud migration, designing architecture diagrams, developing automation for CI/CD, managing cloud permissions and monitoring, providing customer support for VA Enterprise Cloud (VAEC) environments, and ensuring compliance with VA and federal policies. The ideal candidate will adopt a DevOps mindset, understand CI/CD practices, and provide cloud security documentation and cloud-readiness assessments.

Requirements

A 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 Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), Simple Storage Service (S3), Relational Database Service (RDS), Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Lambda, Identity and Access Management (IAM), CloudFormation, CloudWatch, and Route 53
Experience with AWS security practices and services including AWS IAM, AWS Shield, and AWS Web Application Firewall (WAF)
Proficiency with AWS networking components like VPC peering, Direct Connect, and Virtual Private Network (VPN)
An 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 NodeJS for automation
Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools like AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, or AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK)
Proficiency in monitoring or 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
A strong understanding of AWS security best practices and compliance frameworks (e.g., Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (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, and AWS CodeBuild)
Experience with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker, Kubernetes, Elastic Container Service (ECS), and Elastic Kubernetes Service (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
An ability to lead technical projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams
A willingness to be on-call for emergency support and maintenance when required
Strong documentation skills for creating and maintaining system configurations, processes, and procedures
An ability to manage and contribute to multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and quality results
A commitment to staying current with emerging AWS technologies, tools, and industry trends
8+ years of experience in cloud engineering, with a focus on AWS

Nice To Haves

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional
AWS Certified Security – Specialty
Edifecs certification
Deep hands-on EDIFECS experience in Electronic Data Interchange X.12 (EDI) Transactions Standards involving key X12 workflows involving the following transactions: X.12 medical claims (837, 834, 835, 277, etc), 270/271 and 278 transactions, 999 transactions
Knowledge of HIPAA compliance requirements in cloud data architecture
Experience with healthcare payer/PBM systems, clearinghouses, or pharmacy operations
Experience with Edifecs

Responsibilities

Spearhead the migration to the cloud
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 and continuous delivery (CI/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 provision of VA Enterprise Cloud (VAEC) environments
Provide cloud support services for systems and applications in the VAEC Amazon Web Services (AWS) GovCloud environments, ensuring compliance with Veterans Independence Program (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