Request ID:BL-9904-1 (912290618)
AWS DevOps Engineer with Agile, CloudFormation, Lambda, Python, Boto3, CodeBuild, CodeDeploy, CodePipeline, Linux, IAM/WAF/ECS/EBS/Glue/EC2/S3/SNS/VPC/CFT experience
Location:Columbia SC
Duration:12 Months Hrs/Wk:40.00
REQUIRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):
• 5 years of experience in a DevOps role.
• 3 years of experience in working with core AWS solutions and available services.
• 1 year of experience working in an Agile team environment
• Hands-on experience developing automation using CloudFormation.
• Hands-on experience in developing Lambdas in Python (Boto3) for AWS infrastructure automation.
• Strong knowledge of AWS DevOps tools (CodeBuild, CodeDeploy, CodePipeline)
• Linux and Windows OS experience
• Hands on experience with hardening of AWS infrastructure.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills. PREFERRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):
• Deep knowledge on AWS core components (examples: IAM, WAF, API Gateway, ECS, EBS, Glue, EC2, S3, SNS, Lambda, security hub, security groups, VPC, CFT, Route 53, security certificate manager, AWS configuration, AWS build pipelines and AWS cloud trail).
• Python scripting ability
• Strong knowledge of backup, restore, recovery, and high availability strategies for AWS environments.
• Experience participating in technical change reviews and analyzing the impact of change on the environment.
• Experience with cloud security and compliance services such as Prisma Cloud.
• Ability to identify system vulnerabilities and provide solution designs.
• Knowledge of operating systems patching.
REQUIRED EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or similar 4-year technical degree
2 years of relevant work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education
PREFERRED EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:
• AWS certification
INTERVIEW PROCESS
Phone for initial interview. In-person or video may be used for secondary interview(s)
INTERVIEW AVAILABILITY:
ONCE QUALIFIED RESUMES CANDIDATES HAVE BEEN RECEIVED.
Experience
AdministrativeVerbal Communication SkillsYes1ExpertCurrently Using6 + Years
AdministrativeWritten Communication SkillsYes1ExpertCurrently Using6 + Years
Cloudcloud platforms / environmentsNo1ExpertCurrently Using6 + Years
Database PlatformsAgileYes1ExpertCurrently Using1 – 2 Years
EducationBachelor of Science DegreeYes1ExpertCurrently Using2 – 4 Years
Networking & DirectoriesIdentity Access Management (IAM)No1ExpertCurrently Using6 + Years
Operating Systems/APIsLinuxYes1ExpertCurrently Using6 + Years
Programming LanguagesPythonYes1ExpertCurrently Using6 + Years
Remote Work Availability:0%
Role Summary/Purpose
The Senior AWS DevOps Engineer – Consultant will support the Medicaid Enterprise System (MES) development and operations teams by designing and deploying secure AWS services in a timely manner. This position requires deep knowledge and experience with AWS tools, capabilities, and resources, with an understanding of both on-premises and cloud-based infrastructure resources.
In this role, you will work with architects, developers, testers, business analysts, technical writers, and other team members with varying levels of technical expertise. It is essential that you possess excellent verbal and written communications skills. You must be able to work independently and proactively with little supervision, but you must also work well with others in a team environment.
Daily Duties / Responsibilities:
• Maintain and manage systems that are highly available, scalable, resilient, and secure on the AWS platform.
• Design, implement, manage, and maintain DevOps tools to automate operational processes in AWS platform.
• Lead and/or contribute to the development, maintenance, and usage of secure deployment infrastructure to meet HIPAA and other regulatory requirements.
• Troubleshoot production issues and create root cause analysis report.
• Work within an Agile team framework to collaborate with other DevOps team members to prioritize and assign work.
• Coordinate with other development teams to provide support and manage technical expectations.
• Collaborate with architects and developers to design effective and secure solutions.
• Collaborate with team to design, implement, automate, maintain, and troubleshoot security controls, governance processes, and compliance support.
Qualifications:
This position requires extensive experience working with software development and deployment tools, and supporting the technical infrastructure for production operations. A thorough knowledge of AWS tools and services are required, along with excellent communications skills and the ability to work in an Agile team environment.