AWS Cloud Engineering

Information Systems Solutions (ISS) is looking for a candidate to provide Cloud Engineering support for a US Government Customer tasked with designing, securing, and deploying a Cloud based networked environment on the Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) network. The selected candidate will be part of a small team working with other government engineers to build out and deploy this new concept.

Specific duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Cloud Engineering Team members tasked with designing, securing, and deploying solutions to a single or multi-cloud environment composed of AWS.

• Serverless Automation: Build and manage scalable AWS Lambda serverless applications by defining functions, IAM roles, and triggers directly inside AWS CloudFormation templates using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles.

• Containerization & Deployment: Proven expertise in Docker packaging and managing enterprise cluster architecture using Kubernetes, Red Hat OpenShift, AWS Elastic Kubernetes service and AWS Elastic Container Service within automated deployment pipelines.

• Cloud Automation: Develop and maintain automation scripts, configuration playbooks, and serialization files in an AWS environment using Python, Bash, Ansible, YAML, JSON, and JavaScript.

• Coordinate with other teams to deliver solutions in a matrix organization.

• Work well under deadlines in a changing environment and complete multiple projects effectively and concurrently.


• Regularly interact with all levels of management to present and discuss audit results and obtain gap remediation status.


• Familiarity with RMF Cybersecurity activities including DISA STIGS, ACAS, and SCAP compliance tools.

Why Work For ISS?


At ISS we pride ourselves on providing an employee-focused and family first environment. Being a small business, we take the time to get to know our employees and have a vested interest in helping them achieve their career goals. We work to schedule regular social gatherings within the company to foster camaraderie. ISS values their employees by providing a comprehensive benefits package that includes a fully vested 401(k) matching program, coverage of family medical deductibles, spot bonuses, and educational assistance to further your career.


Requirements

Clearance Level


• Secret


Certifications (IAT Level II)

One of the following:


• Security+ CE


• GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC)


• Security Certified Network Professional (SCNP)


• System Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)

and:


• AWS Certified Developer - Associate Certification

and one of the following (preferred):


• Linux +


• LPIC-2 Advanced Level Linux Professional


• LPIC-3 Senior Level Linux Professional


• RHCE Red Hat Certified Engineer


• RHCSA Red Hat Certified System Administrator


• RHCDS Red Hat Certified Data Center Specialist


• Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator


• Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert


• Configuring Windows 10 (70-697 or equivalent)


Required Skills


• 3+ Experience with AWS

• 3+ Years of Experience with Linux


• Experience with Red Hat OpenShift environment


• Experience with Windows Systems


Desired Skills


• 3+ Years of Experience with Windows Systems


• Endpoint Security Solutions ESS Administrator ePO ACAS 201 Certification

• Endpoint Security Solutions ESS Advanced administrator ePO ACAS 301 Certification

• Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Salary Description


125,000-135,000