DRS IT Solutions Inc · 6 hours ago
Release Engineer
Atlanta, GA
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expDRS IT Solutions Inc is seeking a Senior Software Configuration/Release Engineer responsible for designing, automating, and maintaining cloud configuration, release, and infrastructure management processes across AWS environments. The role requires collaboration with DevOps, Security, and Infrastructure teams to ensure stable and secure cloud platforms.
Business DevelopmentInformation TechnologySoftware
Hiring Manager
Sara RG
Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and maintain configuration management processes, policies, and standards for AWS environments
Build, deploy, and enhance Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform to automate provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle management of AWS resources (e.g., EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, ACM)
Manage and optimize multiple environments (Dev, Test, Stage, Prod) ensuring configuration consistency and security
Support automation pipelines using the AWS Code Suite : Code Commit, Code Build, CodeDeploy, and CodePipeline
Work closely with DevOps teams to support release activities, deployments, rollbacks, configuration updates, and environment readiness
Design and maintain automated AWS backup solutions to ensure data integrity, resiliency, and compliance with state retention policies
Implement automated patching workflows for cloud infrastructure to maintain required security and compliance posture
Conduct periodic audits of environment configuration, patch levels, backup integrity, and certificate compliance; recommend and implement improvements
Manage installation, renewal, rotation, and validation of SSL/TLS certificates across AWS services
Ensure secure communication configurations and alignment with state and federal security requirements
Maintain detailed, accurate documentation of configuration baselines, IaC standards, module usage, and environment changes
Provide training and guidance to team members on Terraform, AWS infrastructure best practices, backup strategies, patch automation, and certificate management
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field; or equivalent professional training, certification, or experience
Eight (8) years of configuration management experience
Proficiency with Terraform and IaC methodologies
Hands-on experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, ACM)
Experience with cloud backup solutions and automated patching
Expertise in SSL/TLS certificate management and security best practices
Preferred
Scripting experience (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell) for automation within AWS/Terraform
AWS Certification(s) and/or Terraform Certification
Experience working with state or local government environments
Experience with vendor oversight or management
Experience with project management or Agile delivery tools
Experience with organizational change management (OCM)
Company
DRS IT Solutions Inc
DRS IT Solutions Inc is a Women-Owned boutique recruiting firm, headquartered in Novi, Michigan.
51-200 employees
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Current Stage
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President & CEO
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