AWS Infrastructure Automation Engineer

CGI is seeking a Senior AWS Infrastructure & Network Automation Engineer to design build and support automated networking and network security capabilities within secure mission critical AWS environments.

This role is part of a Software Defined Networking team responsible for automating infrastructure functions such as network provisioning routing security group management flow log enrichment and the deployment of new AWS networking services. The engineer will develop Python based automation create reusable Infrastructure as Code solutions and build deployment pipelines using AWS native services.

We partner with 15 of the top 20 banks globally and our top 10 banking clients have worked with us for an average of 26 years!.
This role is located at a client site in either Lafyette LA Knoxville TN or Columbia SC. A hybrid working model is acceptable.

CGI is seeking a Senior AWS Infrastructure & Network Automation Engineer to design build and support automated networking and network security capabilities within secure mission critical AWS environments.

This role is part of a Software Defined Networking team responsible for automating infrastructure functions such as network provisioning routing security group management flow log enrichment and the deployment of new AWS networking services. The engineer will develop Python based automation create reusable Infrastructure as Code solutions and build deployment pipelines using AWS native services.

The successful candidate will have strong hands on knowledge of AWS networking cloud infrastructure and network security. This is not a GenAI web application development or traditional full stack engineering position. The work is centered on infrastructure engineering network automation and the reliable operation of cloud platforms in a regulated financial services environment.

. Design and implement automated AWS networking and network security solutions.
. Develop Python scripts and services that automate infrastructure provisioning configuration validation and operational support.
. Build and maintain AWS environments including accounts VPCs subnets routing configurations security groups and network access controls.
. Create reusable infrastructure components using CloudFormation and other Infrastructure as Code tools.
. Develop event driven automation using services such as Lambda DynamoDB SNS SQS and EventBridge.
. Build and support deployment pipelines using AWS CodeCommit CodeBuild and CodePipeline.
. Automate routing security group administration network provisioning flow log enrichment and related security functions.
. Engineer resilient highly available solutions with appropriate failover recovery and fault tolerance strategies.
. Integrate cloud networking solutions with existing enterprise platforms and services.
. Troubleshoot complex infrastructure connectivity security and deployment issues.
. Apply cloud security identity and access management encryption and compliance standards.
. Produce clear technical documentation implementation guidance and operational procedures.
. Work closely with engineering security operations and business teams in an Agile delivery environment.
. Promote practical cloud engineering standards and continuous improvement across the team.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role

. 5 years of hands on experience engineering cloud platforms
. Strong hands on experience with AWS infrastructure engineering and automation in enterprise or mission critical environments.
. Solid understanding of networking fundamentals including IP addressing CIDR notation subnetting routing DNS load balancing and connectivity patterns.
. Practical experience designing and supporting AWS VPCs subnets route tables security groups Network ACLs and related network security controls.
. Strong Python development skills specifically for infrastructure networking security or operational automation.
. Experience using AWS Lambda to build serverless automation and event driven workflows.
. Hands on experience with DynamoDB and its use within AWS automation solutions.
. Experience with AWS messaging and event services such as SNS SQS and EventBridge.
. Working knowledge of ECS containers and container based deployment patterns.
. Strong experience with AWS CloudFormation including the creation and maintenance of reusable templates.
. Experience with Infrastructure as Code formats and tools such as Terraform JSON and YAML.
. Experience building CI/CD pipelines with AWS CodeCommit CodeBuild and CodePipeline.
. Ability to automate network provisioning routing changes security group management logging and network security processes.
. Understanding of cloud identity access management encryption secure configuration and least privilege principles.
. Experience designing resilient and highly available platforms including failover and recovery strategies.
. Ability to troubleshoot complex AWS networking connectivity deployment and infrastructure issues.
. Familiarity with Shell scripting and AWS Step Functions is beneficial.
. Experience working within Agile engineering teams.
. Strong written communication and technical documentation skills.
. Ability to work effectively across cloud networking cybersecurity platform engineering and operations teams.
. Experience in financial services or another highly regulated industry is preferred.
. Demonstrate genuine infrastructure and networking experience rather than primarily application development GenAI LLM or web framework experience.

Desired Skillset:

. Current AWS cloud certification is required and must be validated before candidate submission.
. Relevant certifications may include: AWS Certified Solutions Architect AWS Certified Advanced Networking AWS Certified DevOps Engineer AWS Certified Security
. Networking or security certifications are beneficial but not explicitly required.
. Candidates should also have substantial practical experience with AWS infrastructure automation cloud networking and network security. Experience should reflect direct engineering and implementation work rather than primarily high level architecture application development or GenAI initiatives.

Education:
Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology Engineering Network Engineering or a related discipline or equivalent professional experience.

Other Information:
CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set level experience relevant training and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit based performance CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $110100.00 $156700.00.
CGIs benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include: . Competitive compensation . Comprehensive insurance options . Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan . Paid time off for vacation holidays and sick time . Paid parental leave .Learning opportunities and tuition assistance . Wellness and Well being programs

• Agile
• Amazon Web Services Cloud
• Communication
• Python
• Shell Script
• Terraform

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