Title: AWS Cloud Engineer/Sr. Server Administrator

State Role Title: Info Technology Specialist II

Hiring Range: Up to $100,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Central Office

Agency Website: www.dbhds.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services' (DBHDS) Information Technology Division is seeking a skilled and experienced individual to join our dynamic team as an AWS/Azure Cloud Engineer/Sr. Server Administrator. This position is responsible for the configuration, maintenance, and optimization of our organization's AWS/Azure and Cloud server environment. This position will also collaborate with business stakeholders, developers, and other IT professionals to ensure the seamless operation and utilization of AWS/Azure and Cloud server environment. Your expertise will help optimize cloud operations, ensure scalability, security, and efficiency to support our organizational goals.

Minimum Qualifications

* Designing and implementing secure, scalable, and highly available cloud solutions on AWS.

* Collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand their cloud needs and provide expert guidance on AWS best practices, as well as collaboration with other IT teams and stakeholders to define server requirements and support business initiatives.

* Managing AWS environments, including services such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, and CloudFormation.

* Monitoring cloud resources, implementing cost-control strategies, and ensuring optimal performance; and monitoring server performance, availability, and security, and taking proactive measures to ensure uptime and mitigate risks.

* Automating cloud deployments and configurations using tools like CloudFormation, Terraform, or Ansible.

* Ensuring compliance with industry security standards and maintain a robust disaster recovery strategy.

* Troubleshooting and resolving complex cloud infrastructure issues and server-related issues, including hardware failures, software errors, and security breaches.

* Staying current with emerging cloud technologies and recommending innovative solutions to enhance our cloud infrastructure.

* Mentoring junior cloud engineers and contributing to the development of internal knowledge-sharing initiatives.

* Designing, implementing, and maintaining server infrastructure, including physical and virtual servers, storage systems, and network components.

* Planning and executing server upgrades, migrations, and capacity expansions as needed.

* Implementing and maintaining server backup and disaster recovery solutions to ensure data integrity and availability.

* Developing and maintaining documentation, including server configurations, procedures, and best practices.

Additional Considerations

* Experience in AWS/Azure cloud services and infrastructure management.

* Strong understanding of core AWS/Azure services, uses, and AWS/Azure architecture best practices.

* Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) and automation tools (e.g., CloudFormation, Terraform).

* Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.

* Proficiency in managing Windows Server and/or Linux-based systems.

* Strong knowledge of virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V) and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure).

* Solid understanding of networking, security, and compliance within the AWS ecosystem.

* Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

* AWS/Azure certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer) are highly desirable.

* Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

This position is eligible for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration of telework shall be approved as outlined in the Commonwealth telework policy.

For consideration, interested applicants must apply by completing the online application. A resume may also be included with your submission. However, emailed, faxed, and hand-delivered applications and/or resumes will not be accepted. This position is open until filled; however, applications/resumes will begin to be reviewed within seven (7) business days of the date of this posting. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DBHDS welcomes all applicants authorized to work in the U.S. For more information on how to seek this authorization, please refer to Working in the United States or contact the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office directly.

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Contact Information

Name: Keiana Bobbitt

Phone: N/A

Email: keiana.bobbitt@dbhds.virginia.gov - Inquiries Only/No Submissions, to include resumes.

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.