LightFeather · 2 days ago
AWS Cloud Systems Engineer
Washington, DC
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
3+ years exp
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U.S. Citizen OnlySecurity Clearance Required
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Responsibilities
Design and implement secure and scalable AWS cloud solutions, including EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, and other AWS services
Manage and monitor cloud resources to ensure high availability, performance, and cost-efficiency
Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar
Automate cloud operations and deployments using CI/CD pipelines and scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell
Ensure compliance with security policies and implement best practices for cloud security, including IAM, VPC configurations, and data encryption
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to cloud infrastructure, applications, and services
Collaborate with DevOps, software engineering, and security teams to align cloud solutions with business needs
Maintain comprehensive documentation for infrastructure design, configurations, and processes
Stay updated with the latest AWS services, tools, and trends, recommending improvements as appropriate
Qualification
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Required
US Citizenship
Ability to obtain and maintain clearance at the Public Trust level or above. Active or prior clearance is preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
3+ years of hands-on experience with AWS cloud services and solutions
Proficiency in designing and managing cloud infrastructure using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible
Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell
Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or AWS CodePipeline
In-depth knowledge of networking concepts, including VPC, DNS, VPN, and load balancers
Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as CloudWatch, Splunk, or Datadog
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
Preferred
AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer)
Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools such as Kubernetes
Familiarity with hybrid cloud environments and integrations
Understanding of compliance frameworks (e.g., SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA)
Company
LightFeather
LightFeather is an IT consulting firm that provides UI/UX design, DevSecOps, cybersecurity, analytics, data science, and cloud services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Sarah Fahden
Founder & CEO
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