AWS Cloud Engineer

Description

Information Systems Solutions (ISS) is looking for a candidate to provide Cloud Engineering support for a US Government Customer tasked with designing, securing, and deploying a Cloud based networked environment on the Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) network. The selected candidate will be part of a small team working with other government engineers to build out and deploy this new concept.

Specific duties include but are not limited to the following:

· Cloud Engineering Team members tasked with designing, securing, and deploying solutions to a single or multi-cloud environment composed of AWS.

· Serverless Automation: Build and manage scalable AWS Lambda serverless applications by defining functions, IAM roles, and triggers directly inside AWS CloudFormation templates using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles.

· Containerization & Deployment: Proven expertise in Docker packaging and managing enterprise cluster architecture using Kubernetes, Red Hat OpenShift, AWS Elastic Kubernetes service and AWS Elastic Container Service within automated deployment pipelines.

· Cloud Automation: Develop and maintain automation scripts, configuration playbooks, and serialization files in an AWS environment using Python, Bash, Ansible, YAML, JSON, and JavaScript.

· Coordinate with other teams to deliver solutions in a matrix organization.

· Work well under deadlines in a changing environment and complete multiple projects effectively and concurrently. 

· Regularly interact with all levels of management to present and discuss audit results and obtain gap remediation status. 

· Familiarity with RMF Cybersecurity activities including DISA STIGS, ACAS, and SCAP compliance tools.

Why Work For ISS? 

At ISS we pride ourselves on providing an employee-focused and family first environment. Being a small business, we take the time to get to know our employees and have a vested interest in helping them achieve their career goals. We work to schedule regular social gatherings within the company to foster camaraderie. ISS values their employees by providing a comprehensive benefits package that includes a fully vested 401(k) matching program, coverage of family medical deductibles, spot bonuses, and educational assistance to further your career. 

Requirements

Clearance Level 

· Secret 

 Certifications (IAT Level II) 

One of the following: 

· Security+ CE 

· GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC) 

· Security Certified Network Professional (SCNP) 

· System Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) 

and: 

· AWS Certified Developer - Associate Certification

and one of the following (preferred): 

· Linux + 

· LPIC-2 Advanced Level Linux Professional 

· LPIC-3 Senior Level Linux Professional 

· RHCE   Red Hat Certified Engineer 

· RHCSA Red Hat Certified System Administrator 

· RHCDS Red Hat Certified Data Center Specialist 

· Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator 

· Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert 

· Configuring Windows 10 (70-697 or equivalent) 

Required Skills 

· 3+ Experience with AWS

· 3+ Years of Experience with Linux 

· Experience with Red Hat OpenShift environment 

· Experience with Windows Systems 

Desired Skills 

· 3+ Years of Experience with Windows Systems 

· Endpoint Security Solutions ESS Administrator ePO ACAS 201 Certification

· Endpoint Security Solutions ESS Advanced administrator ePO ACAS 301 Certification

· Microsoft Defender for Endpoint