AWS Cloud Systems Engineer

Take2 Consulting, LLC; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Take2 Consulting, LLC seeks an AWS Cloud Systems Engineer to maintain, deploy, and support cloud infrastructure in a secure, high-assurance environment. You will build IaC with CloudFormation and Terraform, run OS patch cycles, manage secure data transfers, and perform backups and restore drills for EC2, EBS, and RDS resources.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and active Secret clearance, with on-site work in the AWS Secret Region handling DoD-related workloads.

Qualifications

• BA/BS and 8 years of IT experience.
• Hands-on experience with AWS or other cloud services and architectural design.
• Proficiency with AWS CLI, Systems Manager, CloudFormation/Terraform, and Linux/Windows system administration.

Responsibilities

• Develop, update, test, and deploy AWS CloudFormation templates and Terraform scripts to provision and manage AWS resources such as VPCs, EC2, EBS, S3, IAM, and Transit Gateways
• Manage and execute regular OS and service patching cycles using AWS Systems Manager Patch Manager, maintaining patched AMIs and updating Golden AMIs
• Prepare, verify, and execute approved low-to-high data transfers for software binaries, patches, and dependencies via secure media or approved cross-domain transfer solutions
• Configure, test, and verify automated daily and weekly backups using AWS Backup, conducting routine restore drills for EC2 instances, EBS volumes, and RDS databases
• Diagnose and resolve AWS infrastructure alerts, broken pipelines, container runtime errors, routing misconfigurations, and system performance issues
• Apply technical fixes, security group adjustments, S3 bucket policy restrictions, and KMS encryption configurations in response to vulnerability scans
• Participate in daily operational stand-ups to review alerts, failed jobs, scan results, and open tickets
• Coordinate maintenance windows for patch deployment, verifying test environments prior to production deployment on SIPRNet
• Manage and execute authorized cross-domain data transfer requests for patches, container images, and other data, adhering to security procedures
• Collaborate on weekly vulnerability remediation sprints to address Category I, II, and III vulnerabilities within prescribed DoD timelines

Skills

AWS CLI

Systems Manager

CloudFormation

Terraform

Linux/Windows

Architectural design

Education

BA/BS in IT or related field

Tools

AWS

Job description

Overview

The AWS Cloud Systems Engineer is a hands-on technical professional responsible for maintaining, deploying, and supporting infrastructure within the AWS Secret Region. This role involves developing and managing Infrastructure as Code using CloudFormation templates and Terraform scripts, executing OS and service patching, managing secure data transfers, and performing backup and recovery operations. The engineer will troubleshoot system issues, implement security fixes, and collaborate on daily operational tasks to ensure the stability and security of cloud infrastructure supporting sensitive missions.

Job Title

AWS Cloud Systems Engineer

Overview

The AWS Cloud Systems Engineer is a hands-on technical professional responsible for maintaining, deploying, and supporting infrastructure within the AWS Secret Region. This role involves developing and managing Infrastructure as Code using CloudFormation templates and Terraform scripts, executing OS and service patching, managing secure data transfers, and performing backup and recovery operations. The engineer will troubleshoot system issues, implement security fixes, and collaborate on daily operational tasks to ensure the stability and security of cloud infrastructure supporting sensitive missions.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's Degree is required.

Clearance Requirements

This role requires an active Secret clearance.

Work Arrangement

On-Site

Responsibilities

• Develop, update, test, and deploy AWS CloudFormation templates and Terraform scripts to provision and manage AWS resources such as VPCs, EC2, EBS, S3, IAM, and Transit Gateways
• Manage and execute regular OS and service patching cycles using AWS Systems Manager Patch Manager, maintaining patched Amazon Machine Images (AMIs) and updating Golden AMIs
• Prepare, verify, and execute approved low-to-high data transfers for software binaries, patches, and dependencies via secure media or approved cross-domain transfer solutions
• Configure, test, and verify automated daily and weekly backups using AWS Backup, conducting routine restore drills for EC2 instances, EBS volumes, and RDS databases
• Diagnose and resolve AWS infrastructure alerts, broken pipelines, container runtime errors, routing misconfigurations, and system performance issues
• Apply technical fixes, security group adjustments, S3 bucket policy restrictions, and KMS encryption configurations in response to vulnerability scans
• Participate in daily operational stand-ups to review alerts, failed jobs, scan results, and open tickets
• Coordinate maintenance windows for patch deployment, verifying test environments prior to production deployment on SIPRNet
• Manage and execute authorized cross-domain data transfer requests for patches, container images, and other data, adhering to security procedures
• Collaborate on weekly vulnerability remediation sprints to address Category I, II, and III vulnerabilities within prescribed DoD timelines

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS and 8 years of experience in Information Technology
• Hands-on experience with AWS or other cloud services and architectural design
• Proficiency with AWS CLI, Systems Manager, CloudFormation/Terraform, and Linux/Windows system administration

Desired Skills

• Experience with secure data transfer protocols and cross-domain solutions
• Knowledge of DoD security protocols and vulnerability remediation processes
• Familiarity with container runtime environments and network routing configurations

Pay Range

Pay range: $135,000.00–$155,000.00 (annual)

Why Apply

This role offers the opportunity to work on mission-critical cloud infrastructure supporting sensitive government operations. You will be part of a dedicated team managing complex systems, utilizing cutting-edge cloud technologies, and making a tangible impact on national security.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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