- Company Name
- Strategic Business Systems (SBS)
- Job Title
- AWS Cloud Engineer
- Job Description
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**Job Title**
AWS Cloud Engineer
**Role Summary**
Design, develop, and deploy secure, government‑grade AWS solutions in a rapid‑deployment, agile environment. Lead end‑to‑end automation of IL‑4/5 workloads, integrating third‑party tools and ensuring compliance with federal security requirements.
**Expectations**
- 5 + years in AWS Cloud Architecture and Infrastructure Engineering.
- 5 + years in AWS Cloud Development & Application Deployment.
- 5 + years of Java, Node.js, JavaScript/TypeScript, and React.js programming.
- 5 + years Project Management and Agile ScrumMaster experience.
- US citizenship with eligibility for security clearance.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Configure and maintain GovCloud Landing Zone Accelerators, account structures, and security baselines.
- Build and manage infrastructure with AWS CDK, CloudFormation, and Terraform (as needed).
- Deploy serverless workloads: Lambda, API Gateway, and associated services (SSM Parameter Store, Secrets Manager).
- Implement networking: Transit Gateway, VPCs, ALB/NLB, and custom routing for CSSP agents.
- Containerize and run micro‑services on EC2, ECS Fargate, and integrate with AWS Batch where applicable.
- Integrate SAML/SCIM federation, Azure Entra SSO, and multi‑factor authentication with third‑party applications.
- Automate monitoring, logging, and vulnerability management with Elastic Stack, Nessus, and Trellix/McAfee.
- Configure and automate regulatory compliance tools (RegScale, Wiz, ServiceNow) via REST APIs.
- Lead continuous delivery pipelines using Maven, npm, Docker, and CI/CD services.
- Mentor team members, facilitate Agile ceremonies, and drive technical excellence.
**Required Skills**
- Deep expertise in AWS services: GovCloud, CDK, CloudFormation, Lambda, API Gateway, Transit Gateway, VPC, EC2, ECS/Fargate, ALB/NLB, SSM, Secrets Manager, and Cost Management.
- Proficient with Azure Entra, SAML/SCIM, SSO token flows.
- Strong programming: Java 11+, Node.js 18+, JavaScript/TypeScript, React.js, Material UI, Tailwind CSS, Axios.
- Database: PostgreSQL – SQL query design, maintenance, and tuning.
- Automation: REST API integration with RegScale, Wiz, ServiceNow, Netskope.
- IaC: AWS CDK, CloudFormation, and familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, or ECS task definitions.
- Security and compliance: ACAS 201, secure CI/CD, SSO, MFA, and adherence to IL‑4/5 controls.
- Agile practices: ScrumMaster role, sprint planning, backlog grooming, and continuous improvement.
**Required Education & Certifications**
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or equivalent experience.
- ACAS 201 certification (or equivalent security clearance).
- US citizenship with clearable security clearance eligibility.