AWS DevOps Engineer

Responsibilities

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 Terraformto 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

• Support 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 certificatesacross 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors 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 Terraformand 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 managementand security best practices

Preferred Qualifications

• 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).