GTA Senior Software ConfigurationRelease Engineer

Decatur, GA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 8 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

This position is responsible for automating and maintaining cloud configuration and infrastructure processes across GTA-AWS environments.

ON-SITE INTERVIEWS ONLY

HYBRID - IN THE OFFICE 2 DAYS PER WEEK

The Senior Software Configuration/Release Engineer is responsible for designing automating and maintaining cloud configuration release and infrastructure management processes across GTAs AWS environments. This role ensures highly available secure compliant and well-governed cloud platforms through effective automation Infrastructure as Code (IaC) patch management backup strategy and certificate governance.
The engineer will work closely with DevOps Security and Infrastructure teams to support stable reliable statewide services.

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 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

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 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.

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 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

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).

Required/Desired Skills

Skill	Required /Desired	Amount
The engineer will work closely with DevOps Security and Infrastructure teams to support stable reliable statewide services.	Required	7
Build deploy and enhance Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform to automate provisioning configuration and lifecycle management	Required	3
Support automation pipelines using the AWS Code Suite: CodeCommit CodeBuild CodeDeploy and CodePipeline	Required	7
Design and maintain automated AWS Backup Patching solutions to ensure data integrity resiliency and compliance with state retention policies.	Required	7
Manage installation renewal rotation and validation of SSL/TLS certificates across AWS services.	Required	7
Maintain detailed accurate documentation of configuration baselines IaC standards module usage and environment changes.	Required	3
Provide training and guidance to team members on Terraform AWS infrastructure best practices backup strategies patch automation and certificate	Required	3

Questions

No.	Question	Answer
Question1	Absences greater than two weeks MUST be approved by CAI management in advance and contact information must be provided to CAI so that the resource can be reached during his or her absence. The Client has the right to dismiss the resource if he or she does not return to work by the agreed upon date. Do you agree to this requirement
Question2	What is your candidates email address
Question5	This assignment is contingent upon customer renewal and availability of adequate funding. Do you agree to this requirement
Question6	If selected for engagement your candidate will be expected to start no later than 2 weeks (10 business days) after the clients selection date Do you agree to this requirement
Question7	On-Site Interviews Only. Do you and your candidate accept this requirement
Question8	Hybrid Work Environment REQUIRES 2 days-per-week On-Site in the office. Do you and your candidate accept this requirement
Question9	The client is interested in candidates that will consider full-time employment subject to performance approvals. Do you and your candidate accept this requirement
Question10	In what City and State is your candidate located

This position is responsible for automating and maintaining cloud configuration and infrastructure processes across GTA-AWS environments. ON-SITE INTERVIEWS ONLY HYBRID - IN THE OFFICE 2 DAYS PER WEEK The Senior Software Configuration/Release Engineer is responsible for designing automating and ...