Senior Software Configuration/Release Engineer

• Duration: Long term Contract Position Possibility of extension
• Location: Hybrid: Atlanta, GA
• Pay rate: Hourly
• Job ID:   799127

Cloud Configuration & Infrastructure Automation

<>·Develop, implement, and maintain configuration management processes, policies, and standards for AWS environments.

<>·Build, deploy, and enhance Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform to automate provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle management of AWS resources (e.g., EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, ACM).

<>·Manage and optimize multiple environments (Dev, Test, Stage, Prod) ensuring configuration consistency and security.

Release Engineering & AWS DevOps

<>·Senior Experience supporting automation pipelines using the AWS Code Suite: Code Commit, Code Build, CodeDeploy, and CodePipeline.

<>·Work closely with DevOps teams to support release activities, deployments, rollbacks, configuration updates, and environment readiness.

Backup, Patching & Compliance

<>·Design and maintain automated AWS backup solutions to ensure data integrity, resiliency, and compliance with state retention policies.

<>·Implement automated patching workflows for cloud infrastructure to maintain required security and compliance posture.

<>·Conduct periodic audits of environment configuration, patch levels, backup integrity, and certificate compliance; recommend and implement improvements.

Security & Certificate Management

<>·Manage installation, renewal, rotation, and validation of SSL/TLS certificates across AWS services.

<>·Ensure secure communication configurations and alignment with state and federal security requirements.

Documentation, Governance & Training

<>·Maintain detailed, accurate documentation of configuration baselines, IaC standards, module usage, and environment changes.

<>·Provide training and guidance to team members on Terraform, AWS infrastructure best practices, backup strategies, patch automation, and certificate management.

Core Competencies

<>·Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with a proactive approach to cloud optimization.

<>·Ability to break down complex problems, create tactical plans, and contribute to strategic improvements.

<>·Attention to detail with strong diagnostic and problem-investigation abilities.

<>·Effective verbal and written communication skills.

<>·Strong organizational and planning abilities.

<>·Self-motivated, collaborative, and able to work in fast-paced environments.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field; or equivalent professional training, certification, or experience.
• Eight (8) years of configuration management experience, including:
• Proficiency with Terraform and IaC methodologies
• Hands-on experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, ACM)
• Experience with cloud backup solutions and automated patching
• Expertise in SSL/TLS certificate management and security best practices

• Scripting experience (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell) for automation within AWS/Terraform.
• AWS Certification(s) and/or Terraform Certification.
• Experience working with state or local government environments.
• Experience with vendor oversight or management.
• Experience with project management or Agile delivery tools.
• Experience with organizational change management (OCM).

• Paid Holidays/Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical/Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401 (K)