System Engineer – AWS - Remote

Overview

The DHS CDM Program is at the forefront of securing U.S. Federal Information Technology (IT) networks against a rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape. As a System Engineer – AWS, you will support and maintain cloud-based enterprise environments consisting of various Linux and Windows systems, ensuring availability, performance, and compliance in accordance with federal cybersecurity requirements.

In Short

• Lead AWS systems engineering and administration activities in a multi-account, enterprise-scale environment.
• Design, configure, and maintain IaaS, SaaS, and PaaS solutions within AWS environments.
• Plan and implement systems integration and automation to support mission objectives and improve service delivery.
• Troubleshoot complex infrastructure and service issues using CLI tools and log-based analysis.
• Secure AWS workloads by applying industry and DoD security best practices.
• Implement and manage automated configuration and infrastructure using scripting and AWS tools.
• Build and maintain AMIs with a focus on compliance and hardening.
• Perform system integrations with networking technologies.
• Interface with stakeholders to ensure system configurations meet government compliance standards.
• Participate in Agile/Kanban-based development and operational workflows.

Requirements

• Active Secret Clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent years of experience.
• 10+ years in systems engineering and IT operations.
• 10+ years’ experience with Linux and Windows Server system administration.
• 10+ years’ experience managing and integrating IT systems in enterprise AWS Cloud environments.
• 7+ years’ experience in scripting and automation.
• 7+ years securing systems using encryption and enforcing data protection.
• 5+ years implementing remote access security.
• 3+ years applying and validating security baselines.
• 1+ years configuring and troubleshooting network integrations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits such as healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.