Bachelor's degree in information technology or a related field
4+ years of experience in AWS engineering, systems and application administration
Experience administering Windows, IIS and COTS deployments (including databases) and managing secure environments
Experience with AWS GovCloud and knowledge of AWS services, including setup and management of AWS networking and ALBs
Requirements:
Architect and manage the target AWS GovCloud environment, including VPCs, subnets, security groups and networking for DoD/Army requirements
Deploy Windows virtual servers, install IIS and Couchbase-based COTS applications, and manage configurations
Provision and configure AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, etc.), implement security hardening and STIGs, and support ATO and security reviews
Create and update reference architecture documentation and diagrams; configure ALBs, listeners, target groups, certificates, and troubleshoot connectivity
Job description
Job Title: AWS Cloud Engineer
Company: BLN24
About Us: We find strength in teamwork-a better you is a better us BLN24 is an award-winning Management Consulting Firm that supports the U.S. Federal Government in successfully achieving their mission and goals. Our service and solutions delivery start with understanding each client’s end-state, and then seamlessly integrating within each Agency’s organization to improve and enhance strategic and technical operations and deployments.
Position Overview: BLN24 is seeking an AWS Cloud Engineer to join our team. The Cloud Engineer will join our project team to deploy, sustain and configure AWS GovCloud environment, including Windows virtual servers, configure COTS system bases on IIS Server, Couchbase database, configure networking, ALBs, security groups and VPCs. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience with AWS GovCloud, Windows, IIS, application deployment and configuration, security and configuring secure AWS environment for the DoD Army client.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage and architect target AWS GovCloud environment.
Deploy Windows virtual servers and install IIS and Couchbase based COTS applications.
Configure AWS GovCloud networking in restricted Army cloud environment.
Install and configure COTS products on Windows virtual servers.
Create and configure ALBs, listeners, target groups, generate, install certificates and troubleshooting connectivity issues
Provision and configure AWS Services, such as EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS and other cloud services.
Create and update reference architecture documentation, including specifications and diagrams.
Optimize and harden target environments according to DoD security guides to ensure seamless operations of highly transactional environment.
Support ATO documentation and security reviews, hardening of the servers and apply STIGs.
Patch and maintain server, environment and resolve application issues.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in information technology or a related field.
4+ years of experience in AWS engineering, system, application administration.
Experience managing secure environments.
Experience with Amazon AWS GovCloud and knowledge of AWS services and structures
Experience administering Windows, IIS and COTS deployments, including databases.
Experience automating deployments and using AWS services to optimize migration.
Setup, configure AWS networking and ALBs.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
Excellent architecture skills and ability to develop architecture and AWS diagrams.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
DOD Secret Clerance (US. Citizenship Required)
Preferred Qualifications:
Security+ Certification
AWS Certifications
What BLN24 brings to the Game: BLN24 benefits are game changing. We like our team to play hard and that means they need to be taken care of — physically, financially, and emotionally. We make sure to keep them in the game by giving them access to generous medical, dental, and vision plans.
You can join one of the fastest growing companies headquartered in the Washington DC Metro Area. We give you the opportunity to work in different sectors, so you have the chance at variety while maintaining stability.
Flexibility at BLN24 allows each individual the opportunity to balance quality work and their personal lives. Depending on projects, we allow remote working opportunities so you can always be in the game no matter where you call home.
BLN24 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe people are our strength and understand diverse talents are key to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.
