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We are in search of an experienced Cloud Engineer with a profound understanding of AWS cloud technologies, which encompass Docker, Kubernetes, CloudFormation (CFT), RDS, EC2, IAM, S3, and more. Any knowledge of Web Administration tools such as Apache and Tomcat would be advantageous. Furthermore, candidates with expertise in cybersecurity, DevSecOps, and a background in software engineering will be particularly valuable. The selected candidate will play a pivotal role in a long-term federal contract alongside other AWS cloud experts.

Responsibilities

Collaborate within a team of Cloud, DevSecOps, Database, and cybersecurity engineers to support a substantial federal Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) system.
• The ideal candidate should possess the capability to independently administer and troubleshoot an AWS cloud infrastructure, ensuring the application's availability for 99.9% of the time.
• Demonstrate an excellent grasp of technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, Artifactory, Nexus, and Selenium.
• Display a fundamental understanding of database queries; familiarity with PostgreSQL database is considered a plus.
• Exhibit proficiency in understanding and crafting CloudFormation Templates.
• Lead the adoption strategy for DevSecOps within the provided platform, drawing upon your vision and industry expertise.
• Uphold and disseminate best practices for cloud performance measurement, migration, and implementation, aligning with current industry trends.
• Showcase knowledge of modern programming languages (e.g., Python, Bash, JavaScript, Java, etc.).
• Possess a solid working knowledge of DevSecOps engineering, tools, and technologies, including Kubernetes, Jenkins, SonarQube, among others.
• Demonstrate the capacity to rapidly learn and master innovative technologies.
• Leverage strong leadership skills to make research-based decisions supported by comprehensive alternative analysis.
• Exhibit an in-depth understanding of AWS, cloud-native system development, and contemporary software architecture to facilitate the efficient creation of stable, scalable, and resilient applications.
• Offer expertise in operationalized metrics and site reliability engineering.
• Be prepared to undertake additional professional duties, as necessary.

Required Skills:

• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience encompassing various phases of cloud projects.
• Proficiency in UNIX/LINUX tools/utilities, shell scripting, and fundamental administration skills.
• Experience and a deep understanding of principles and best practices for implementing Infrastructure as Code, utilizing Kubernetes, YAML configuration files, CFT, Ansible, and Docker.
• A record of more than 5 years working with AWS, including expertise in the implementation and effective utilization of AWS EKS, S3, KMS, Secrets Manager, API Gateway, CloudFront, Security Groups, and Network Access Control Lists (NACLs).
• More than 5 years of experience in developing and supporting CI/CD pipelines using open-source tools such as Jenkins, SonarQube, Artifactory/Nexus, and Selenium.
• Familiarity with the implementation of FISMA compliance security controls, including compliance with CIS benchmarks.
• Practical experience with federal agency or enterprise-level cloud strategy and implementation.
• Proficiency in cloud procurements, migrations, optimizations, and performance measurements.
• Strong knowledge of AWS cloud networking and services, including VPC, EC2, Docker, Kubernetes, Availability Zones, scaling, RDS, SQS, and SNS.

Required Qualifications:

• US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret level clearance.
• BS in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems or equivalent
• Cloud trainings or certifications from major providers such as AWS
• Agile engineering principles, Scrum agile trainings or certifications

Education/Training:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field with 5 years of relevant experience
• AWS Certified

Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret level clearance.

Location: Remote

EEO Statement: REI Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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