AWS Cloud Engineer

Quantech Services is seeking an experienced AWS Cloud Engineer to join our team in Hanover, MD. The ideal candidate is a seasoned AWS Cloud Engineer with proven experience in the Department of Defense cloud technology (AWS), Python programming skills, and a strong Linux foundation. Will significantly contribute to the development of custom software components and integration of open-source code to address complex time series analysis problems through the use of cutting edge Big Data / Cloud technology. Work is performed in a hybrid role with some work on customer site in Hanover, MD and on site in Columbia, MD.

Job Duties

• Support development and deployment of cloud infrastructure in AWS.

• Using strong systems integration skills enhance, optimize, and increase robustness of an existing code base.

• Leverage modern tools to define, build and manage virtual infrastructure in the cloud.  

• Design and implement core architecture and capabilities for software from prototype to operational applications.

• Other duties as assigned.

Please see standard Work, Physical and Mental Requirements for all Quantech roles. 

Work Environment This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, scanners, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands This is largely a sedentary role mostly sitting; however, some filing may be required . This would require the ability to move files, or boxes with file data, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary, ability to lift up to 40lbs.

Mental Demands: Reading; communicate effectively (verbal and written); maintain emotional control and professionalism.

WE HIRE MILITARY

Clearance:  

• Active Secret U.S. Government Security Clearance is required.

Education/Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in related field and 9 years of experience in Cloud Engineering including operations, management, design, and development of cloud-based applications and capabilities OR Masters in related field and 7 years relevant experience OR High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.
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Other Experience: 

• Strong Knowledge of AWS services (EKS, EC2, EBS, S3, Lambda) and their application to deployment and management of infrastructure.

• 3 years experience with Cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, etc.)

• Must have experience writing in Python and working on the Linux Command Line.

• Designing, building, and managing infrastructure configured according to the DoD Secure Cloud Computing Architecture (SCCA) and DoD Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (DoD CC SRG)

• Must have experience automating cloud configuration using tooling such as Terraform, AWS Config, Ansible, etc.

• Work autonomously actively identifying areas for improvement.

• Able to collaborate with existing platform architects on long term and strategic architectural changes to the platform.

• Strong understanding of cloud networking best practices

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Must be able to work in a hybrid environment, spending an average of 3-4 days per week at our Fort Meade, MD customer site or our local Columbia, MD office. However, flexibility is essential to accommodate any changes in the schedule

• Preferred Requirements- any of the following AWS Certifications are highly desired:

  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional

  • AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional

  • AWS Certified Security – Specialty

  • AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty

  • AWS Certified Big Data – Specialty

  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate

  • AWS Certified Developer – Associate

  • AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate