AWS DevOps Engineer

Sev1Tech is seeking an AWS DevOps Engineer to support the Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic (NIWC Atlantic) Expeditionary Enterprise Systems and Services (E2S2) Division. NIWC Atlantic provides design acquisition and sustainment services for Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) Information Technology (IT) systems).

This is a mid-to-senior level engineering position that focuses on the design optimization and sustainment of AWS cloud environments for the Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC). The engineer will act as a bridge between technical infrastructure management and federal compliance ensuring high performance security and availability within a fast-paced government-contracted environment.

Core Responsibilities:

• Infrastructure Management: Engineer and maintain optimal performance and availability of customer AWS environments using IaC and automation.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve complex cloud infrastructure issues and provide support for technical hurdles related to cloud systems.
• Collaboration: Work closely with IT stakeholders developers security analysts and project managers to align infrastructure with business goals.
• Leadership & Mentoring: Lead automation initiatives and provide guidance/mentoring to junior engineering staff.
• Documentation: Create and maintain technical documentation for architecture decisions automation processes and compliance artifacts.

Technical Skills:

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Deep proficiency in CloudFormation or Terraform for repeatable deployments.
• Cloud Networking: Advanced knowledge of VPC peering Transit Gateway Route 53 and VPNs including hybrid-cloud integration.
• Automation & Scripting: Skilled in Python Bash or PowerShell alongside tools like Ansible and AWS Systems Manager.
• CI/CD & DevOps: Experience designing pipelines using AWS CodePipeline Jenkins or GitLab CI.
• Observability: Implementation of monitoring and logging via CloudWatch AWS Config ELK Stack Datadog or Splunk.
• Containerization: Familiarity with Docker ECS EKS and Kubernetes.

Compliance and Security:

• Security Standards: Deep understanding of federal regulations including NIST 800-53 and Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• AWS Security Tools: Expertise in IAM policies encryption logging and monitoring.
• Risk Mitigation: Ability to assess and mitigate risks within cloud environments to ensure strict adherence to government requirements.

This position is remote but visits to customer site (Charleston SC) will be required. Currently customer site visits for Program Increment Planning occur four times per year one week each.

• Top Secret Security Clearance
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology Engineering or a related field.
• 10 years of experience with a Masters or 14 years with a Bachelors Degree
• 37 years of experience in cloud engineering automation or DevOps roles.

• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional)
• AWS Certified SysOps Administrator Associate
• Management: ITIL or PMP certifications.
• Orchestration: Experience specifically managing Kubernetes clusters in a production environment.

Welcome to Sev1Tech! Founded in 2010 we are proud to be a leading provider of IT modernization engineering and program management solutions. Our commitment is to deliver exceptional program and IT support services that empower critical missions for both Federal and Commercial clients.

At Sev1Tech our mission is clear: Build better companies. Enable better government. Protect our nation. Build better humans across the country. We believe that through innovation and dedication we can make a significant impact on the communities we serve.

Join the Sev1Tech family where your potential for greatness is limitless! Here you will not only achieve remarkable accomplishments but also enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career progression. We invite you to explore opportunities with us and become part of a team that values your contributions and growth.

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