Cloud Engineer, All Levels (future)

Clearance: Dependent on the future job opportunity, ranging from TOP SECRET with SCI & CI Poly to Public Trust.

Work Location: Dependent on the future job opportunity, including the "DC Area" (Washington DC, Maryland, Northern Virginia), Atlanta, Georgia, and Tampa, Florida.

Remote Work: Dependent on the future job opportunity. Many Public Trust jobs are remote, and some clearance-required jobs allow remote work.

Travel: Dependent on the future job opportunity.

Job Description: As an AWS Cloud Engineer, you will design, implement, and manage AWS cloud infrastructure to ensure optimal performance, scalability, and security of enterprise applications. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and deploy cloud solutions aligned with business goals, leveraging your AWS expertise, problem-solving skills, and commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.

If you are self-motivated, passionate about cloud technologies, and eager to innovate and modernize operational support, we encourage you to apply now!

Job Duties:

• Design, deploy, and manage enterprise-scale AWS cloud infrastructure ensuring high availability, scalability, and security.
• Work with development teams to architect and implement cloud-native solutions using AWS services like EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, and CloudFormation.
• Create automation scripts and infrastructure-as-code templates to streamline cloud resource management.
• Monitor and optimize AWS resource performance, focusing on cost efficiency and resource utilization.
• Implement and maintain cloud security controls, including IAM, VPC, and data encryption.
• Troubleshoot and resolve cloud infrastructure issues to minimize downtime and ensure performance.
• Stay updated on AWS services, features, and best practices, and recommend their adoption.
• Collaborate on cloud governance policies, compliance, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Assist in designing hybrid cloud solutions integrating on-premises infrastructure with AWS.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional or equivalent.

Experience:

• At least 4 years of AWS cloud infrastructure design, implementation, and management experience.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
• Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Deep understanding of cloud security, including IAM, VPC, and Security Groups.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or AWS CodePipeline.
• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools like CloudFormation or Terraform.
• Strong networking knowledge including TCP/IP, DNS, and load balancing.
• Experience with monitoring tools like CloudWatch, Elastic Stack, or Prometheus.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills in cross-functional teams.
• Experience in Agile environments is highly desirable.

Professional Attributes & Values:

• Integrity and accountability, demonstrating honesty and high ethical standards.
• Respect and diversity, fostering an inclusive environment.
• Effective communication, conveying information professionally and timely.
• Strong interpersonal skills to promote positive relationships and collaboration.
• Commitment to continuous improvement through self-assessment and professional development.

SoundWay is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE): We value diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, age, gender, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. We are committed to a fair and inclusive workplace.

Apply now and showcase your skills in a welcoming environment.

About SoundWay: Founded by a service-disabled Army veteran, SoundWay is dedicated to supporting our clients' success, our employees' growth, and making a positive impact. We provide IT, cybersecurity, and mission support services to the federal government and businesses since 2011. We are SBA-certified HUBZone, SDVOSB, and WOSB, serving civil agencies, DoD, and the Intelligence Community, with a focus on cybersecurity compliance including CMMC and related services.