AWS Cloud Infrastructure Engineer – RPA Operations (REMOTE)

Tuknik Government Servicesa Koniag Government Services company is seeking an AWS Cloud Infrastructure Engineer RPA Operations with a Secret security clearance to support TGS and our government customer. The position is offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health dental and vision insurance 401K with company matching flexible spending accounts paid holidays three weeks paid time off and AWS Cloud Infrastructure Engineer - RPA Operations will be responsible for designing implementing and maintaining the organizations Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud infrastructure that supports Robotic Process Automation (RPA) operations specifically in UiPath RPA software. This role serves as the technical expert for all AWS-related services utilized by RPA customers ensuring secure scalable and highly available virtual infrastructure for automation position requires deep expertise in AWS services virtualization technologies security management and container orchestration. The ideal candidate will manage complex cloud environments including virtual machines AWS Workspaces Hardware Security Modules (HSM) and certificate management systems while maintaining strict security protocols for Non-Person Entity (NPE) credentials and unattended automation infrastructure. This role combines cloud architecture systems administration security management and DevOps practices with specialization in System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) and Kubernetes engineer will work closely with RPA development teams security personnel and end-users to ensure optimal performance security and accessibility of cloud resources that enable enterprise-wide automation Functions Responsibilities & Duties may include but are not limited to:AWS Infrastructure Management & Administration:Design deploy and maintain AWS cloud infrastructure supporting RPA/UiPath customer operationsCreate and manage virtual machines (EC2 instances) optimized for unattended automation workloadsConfigure and maintain AWS Workspaces for RPA developers and automation operatorsImplement and manage AWS services including but not limited to: EC2 VPC S3 IAM CloudWatch CloudFormation Systems Manager and CloudTrailMonitor cloud resource utilization performance metrics and costs; optimize infrastructure for efficiencyImplement and maintain backup disaster recovery and business continuity solutions for RPA infrastructureManage cloud networking configurations including VPCs subnets security groups routing tables and network ACLsEnsure high availability and fault tolerance of critical RPA infrastructure componentsPlan and execute infrastructure scaling activities to meet growing automation demandsPerform system maintenance patching and updates across cloud environmentsSecurity & Certificate Management:Manage AWS Hardware Security Module (HSM) or similar infrastructure for secure operationsImplement and maintain digital certificate lifecycle management for RPA operationsConfigure and manage Non-Person Entity (NPE) credentials for unattended automation processesEstablish secure credential storage rotation and access procedures using AWS HSM or similar and Secrets ManagerImplement and enforce security best practices for cloud infrastructure and automation workloadsManage Identity and Access Management (IAM) policies roles and permissions for RPA servicesConfigure and monitor security controls including encryption at rest and in transitConduct security assessments and implement remediation measures for identified vulnerabilitiesMaintain compliance with organizational cybersecurity policies and federal security standardsManage PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) components and certificate authorities for automation environmentsCoordinate with security teams on audits compliance requirements and security incidentsSystems Management & Configuration:Administer System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) for endpoint management and software distributionDeploy and manage applications updates and configurations across virtual infrastructure using SCCMMaintain SCCM infrastructure including site servers distribution points and management pointsCreate and maintain SCCM task sequences packages and deployment collectionsMonitor system compliance and remediate configuration driftIntegrate SCCM with cloud services for hybrid environment managementTroubleshoot SCCM-related issues and optimize performanceContainer Orchestration & Kubernetes Management:Design deploy and manage Kubernetes clustersConfigure and maintain Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) or equivalent container platformsDevelop and manage container images pods services and deployments Implement container security best practices and vulnerability scanningMonitor cluster health resource utilization and application performanceTroubleshoot container and orchestration issuesImplement CI/CD pipelines for container deploymentsUser Support & Documentation:Provide technical support to RPA customers for AWS infrastructure access and usage issuesTroubleshoot and resolve virtual infrastructure problems including connectivity performance and configuration issuesCreate and maintain comprehensive documentation for AWS infrastructure procedures and configurationsDocument step-by-step procedures for NPE credential acquisition and setup in AWS environmentsDevelop user guides for accessing and utilizing AWS Workspaces and virtual machinesMaintain runbooks for common administrative tasks and troubleshooting scenariosConduct knowledge transfer sessions with team members and end-usersRespond to user inquiries regarding cloud infrastructure capabilities and limitationsRequired Qualifications:Education:Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology Computer Engineering or related technical field; OREquivalent combination of education and professional experience in cloud infrastructure systems engineering or DevOpsExperience:Minimum 4-5 years of hands-on experience with AWS cloud services and infrastructure managementMinimum 3 years of experience with virtual machine administration and cloud computing environmentsDemonstrated experience with System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) administrationMinimum 2 years of experience with Kubernetes or container orchestration platformsExperience with security management certificate authorities and cryptographic systemsPrevious experience supporting enterprise automation or RPA infrastructure (preferred)Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and DevOps practicesTechnical Skills:Required:AWS Services:Expert-level knowledge of AWS core services (EC2 VPC S3 IAM CloudWatch)Advanced experience with AWS Workspaces and virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI)Proficiency with AWS Hardware Security Module (CloudHSM or AWS Managed HSM)Strong understanding of AWS security services (Secrets Manager KMS Certificate Manager IAM)Experience with AWS networking security groups and VPC configurationsFamiliarity with AWS automation tools (CloudFormation Systems Manager CLI SDKs)Security & Certificate Management:Deep knowledge of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and certificate lifecycle managementExperience with digital certificate creation distribution and revocationUnderstanding of cryptographic concepts and secure key managementExperience managing Non-Person Entity (NPE) credentials and service accountsKnowledge of security compliance frameworks and best practicesSystems Management:Advanced proficiency with Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM)Experience with endpoint management patch management and software distributionKnowledge of Windows Server administration and Active Directory integrationFamiliarity with PowerShell scripting for automation and system managementContainer & Orchestration:Strong experience with Kubernetes architecture deployment and managementProficiency with Amazon EKS or other managed Kubernetes servicesKnowledge of Docker and container technologiesExperience with container security scanning and vulnerability managementUnderstanding of microservices architecture and cloud-native applicationsInfrastructure as Code & Automation:Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform CloudFormation ARM templates)Experience with configuration management tools (Ansible Puppet Chef)Strong scripting skills (PowerShell Python Bash)Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tools (Jenkins GitLab Azure DevOps)Monitoring & Troubleshooting:Experience with cloud monitoring and logging solutions (CloudWatch CloudTrail ELK stack)Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for complex cloud environmentsPerformance tuning and optimization expertisePreferred:AWS certifications (Solutions Architect SysOps Administrator Security Specialty DevOps Engineer)Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)Microsoft certifications (Azure Administrator SCCM/MECM certification)UiPath infrastructure knowledge or RPA platform administration experienceExperience with HashiCorp tools (Vault Consul Terraform)Knowledge of networking protocols load balancers and CDN servicesExperience with disaster recovery and business continuity planningFamiliarity with compliance frameworks (FedRAMP NIST FISMA)Professional Competencies:Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities for complex technical challengesExcellent documentation skills with attention to detail and accuracyEffective communication skills to explain technical concepts to diverse audiencesCustomer-service oriented with a focus on user satisfactionAbility to work independently and manage multiple concurrent projectsStrong organizational and time management skillsCommitment to continuous learning and staying current with cloud technologiesCollaborative team player with ability to work across functional groupsSecurity-conscious mindset with understanding of risk managementProactive approach to identifying and resolving potential issuesSecurity & Clearance Requirements:Must be able to obtain and maintain Secret clearanceAbility to handle sensitive information and credentials with appropriate discretionUnderstanding of and adherence to federal cybersecurity requirementsOther Requirements:Availability for on-call support rotation for critical infrastructure issuesWillingness to work outside normal business hours for maintenance windows when necessaryAbility to support geographically dispersed user baseCommitment to maintaining professional certifications and technical skillsStrong ethical standards regarding system access and data securityU.S. Citizen. 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