ONLY US CITIZENS with Active Public Trust Clearance
FULLY REMOTE
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Enabling customers’ use of AWS to achieve their business objectives through:
o Kubernetes ecosystem
Designing, deploying, maintaining, and troubleshooting large microservices estates in production on Kubernetes
Service mesh deployment and integration such as ISTIO, Linkerd, Consul, etc.
Using Helm Charts, Custom Resource Definitions
Creating cloud-native CI/CD workflows for containers with tools such as Jenkins, CodeDeploy, CodePipeline, Gitlab, etc.
Hands-on experience with microservices and distributed application architecture in a multi-tier environment (Dev, Test, Prod, etc.)
o Automating cloud infrastructure with scripting and code, including but not limited to:
Extensive experience in a scripting language (Bash, Python, JavaScript, etc)
Hands on experience in a language such as Python, Ruby, Go, Swift, Java, .Net, C++ or similar object-oriented language.
Composing and leveraging code to define and automate cloud infrastructure (e.g.: AWS CloudFormation templates, Terraform, AWS CDK, etc.) to ensure repeatable, sustainable AWS infrastructure
Automating infrastructure and application deployment and testing in development, pre-production, and production environments
Experience with the full software development lifecycle and delivery using Agile practices in a team environment.
o Supporting developers in efficiently working within AWS through:
Architecting, coding, deploying, and troubleshooting Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
Providing input and guidance to developers on overall AWS Architecture and design tenets
Extensive experience with git version control, git branching, and CI/CD practices
o Establishing visibility into cloud operations through:
Leveraging resource tagging to allocate costs and optimize resource planning
Assisting in preparing cost analysis based on expected usage
Configuring AWS cloud infrastructure for maximum technical and budgetary efficiency
o Supporting the migration of customers from on-premises environments to AWS through:
Assisting in the development of migration plans
Executing migration plans, which may include:
Migrating applications using microservices architectures
Confirming the migration of resources into AWS and decommissioning on-premises resources
Supporting rigorous project governance and execution achieved through:
Meeting with team members daily to review progress
Holding team members accountable for and challenging team members on technical solution implementation approaches to achieve optimal outcomes
Submitting time on assigned projects, daily
Supporting project delivery team members by:
Always operating with transparency
Being responsive to requests from team members for information
Communicating working preferences and understanding the working preferences of others to help develop a high-performing team that operates with respect, effectiveness, and efficiency
Additional responsibilities as requested
Qualifications
Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in related discipline AND
Minimum Experience: 10 years of experience, including cloud professional and/or project management certification OR
Substitution/Alternative to Minimum Education and Experience: Must have at least 10 years of on-the-job experience
Available during customer working hours, as needed—both for scheduled and impromptu support
Be able to work remotely but, be able to go on-site as requested and/or occasionally on-site in Washington DC
AWS Solutions Architect and/or Developer and/or SysOps Engineer – Professional and/or AWS DevOps Engineer Professional
Must be a US Citizen
10+ years of DevOps / SRE experience working in AWS environment(s) and / or supporting software development team(s)
Strong understanding of AWS cloud platforms, including core services and infrastructure components
Experience developing CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitLab or Jenkins
Experience with Kubernetes running microservices in production
Container development and orchestration in Kubernetes, AWS EKS, Helm, CRD’s, etc.
Strong working knowledge of leading AWS cloud security practices
Hands on experience and solid understanding of both Linux and Docker
Proficient in developing Infrastructure-as-Code (e.g.: Terraform / AWS CloudFormation)
Proficient in coding configuration management tooling (e.g.: Ansible, Chef, Puppet, etc.)
Proficient in at least one or more programming / scripting languages (e.g.: Python, Ruby, Go, Swift, Java, .Net, C++)
Demonstrable knowledge of Agile methodologies
Attention to detail
Exceptional communication and time management
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve cloud infrastructure and data-related issues
Continuous learning mindset to stay updated with emerging cloud technologies and industry trends
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
Ability to work with multiple clients, in parallel
Ability to work Eastern Standard Time Zone schedule
Nice-to-Have Skills and Experience
Active Clearance or Public Trust (DOJ Preferred)
Certifications (e.g.: Certified Kubernetes Administrator (strongly preferred), AWS Solution Architect - Professional, AWS DevOps Engineer - Professional, AWS Data Analytics - Specialty, etc.)
Implementing static and dynamic code analysis tools and testing tools within CI/CD pipelines (SonarQube, Selenium, etc.)
Hands on experience in a production stack with GitOps workflows using Git, ArgoCD, and app of apps patterns, Prometheus, Grafana, etc.
Experience with Kubernetes service mesh architectures such as ISTIO
Advanced-level knowledge in networking and routing within AWS
Master’s degree or higher in engineering or information systems study
Contributor to Open-Source community
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Pay: $70.00 - $100.00 per hour
Work Location: Remote