Senior Cloud Computing Engineer

Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG)•Detroit, MI

1d•Remote

About The Position

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking a talented Senior Cloud Computing Engineer to spearhead the VA’s migration to the cloud. This is a full-time, remote position within the Veterans Affairs (VA) department, requiring a Public Trust (MBI) security clearance. The role involves designing, deploying, and managing cloud infrastructure, developing automation for CI/CD pipelines, managing cloud permissions and monitoring, and providing customer-focused support for cloud environments. The engineer will adopt a DevOps mindset, ensure compliance with VA/federal policies, and design cloud-hosted solutions. Military Veterans are highly encouraged to apply.

Requirements

A proven track record of designing, deploying, and managing AWS infrastructure and services
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 Node.js for automation
Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools like AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, or AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK)
Proficiency in monitoring and logging tools such as CloudWatch, CloudTrail, AWS Configuration, 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 and Regulation (GDPR), and Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)
Experience implementing encryption, key management, and IAM 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
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related technical discipline
U.S. Citizenship required for this specific opportunity
Must possess or qualify for a Public Trust (MBI) security clearance

Nice To Haves

Advanced AWS certifications are preferred, such as: AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional, AWS Certified Security – Specialty
Electronic Data Interchange X.12 (EDI) Medical Claims
X.12 medical claims (837, 834, 277, etc)
Experience with T-SQL
Experience in a high paced DevOps environment
Experience working with remote U.S. based teams (Not Offshore teams)

Responsibilities

Spearhead the VA’s migration to the cloud
Create dataflow 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/federal policies
Provide customer-focused support for product lines and services, including, set up, configuration, and provisioning 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 Veteran-focused Integration Process (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