DataStaff, Inc. · 5 days ago
Senior Software Configuration/Release Engineer
Atlanta, GA
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expDataStaff, Inc. is currently seeking a Senior Software Configuration/Release Engineer for a long-term contract opportunity. This role is responsible for designing, automating, and maintaining cloud configuration, release, and infrastructure management processes across AWS environments to ensure secure and compliant cloud platforms.
Human ResourcesRecruitingStaffing Agency
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 the 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
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with a proactive approach to cloud optimization
Ability to break down complex problems, create tactical plans, and contribute to strategic improvements
Attention to detail with strong diagnostic and problem-investigation abilities
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational and planning abilities
Self-motivated, collaborative, and able to work in fast-paced environments
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
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)
7 Years - The engineer will work closely with DevOps, Security, and Infrastructure teams to support stable, reliable statewide services
3 Years - Build, deploy, and enhance Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform to automate provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle management
7 Years - Support automation pipelines using the AWS Code Suite: CodeCommit, CodeBuild, CodeDeploy, and CodePipeline
7 Years - Design and maintain automated AWS Backup, Patching solutions to ensure data integrity, resiliency, and compliance with state retention policies
7 Years - Manage installation, renewal, rotation, and validation of SSL/TLS certificates across AWS services
3 Years - Maintain detailed, accurate documentation of configuration baselines, IaC standards, module usage, and environment changes
3 Years - Provide training and guidance to team members on Terraform, AWS infrastructure best practices, backup strategies, patch automation, and certificate management
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage options
Paid vacation
Sick, and holiday leave
401k program available for employees after 6 months
Company
DataStaff, Inc.
DataStaff, Inc. (DSI), founded in 1998, is a small North Carolina women-owned business.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
DataStaff, Inc. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2022 (2)
2021 (1)
2020 (4)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Glynda Mealer
CEO
Robert Crabill
Chief Operating Officer
Company data provided by crunchbase