AWS Software Engineer

CACI International Inc.; Virginia (MN); Remote; USD 48,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an AWS Software Engineer to provide Tier 3 support for the DHS HART biometric system. This role involves system performance monitoring, software installation, and troubleshooting. The position is telework-based, requiring U.S. residency. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud systems and relevant IT experience, along with the ability to obtain government clearance.

Benefits

Healthcare

Wellness benefits

Financial benefits

Retirement benefits

Family support

Continuing education

Flexible time off

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant Information Technology experience.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain government clearance.

Responsibilities

• Install and configure new software and hardware.
• Monitor system performance and IT operations.
• Provide Tier III support for incident management.

Skills

Cloud Systems Administration

Java

Golang

RHEL

Windows

Ansible

Jenkins

OpenShift

Splunk

Apache ActiveMQ

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Tools

AWS GovCloud

Ansible Automation Platform

Docker

Aurora AWS

Gitlab

SonarQube

Job description

AWS Software Engineer

Job Category: Information Technology
Time Type: Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None
Employee Type: Regular
Percentage of Travel Required: None
Type of Travel: None

The Opportunity:

CCI is seeking an AWS Software Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The ideal candidate will become part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Datacenter Consolidation and Cloud Optimization (DCCO) program, providing Tier 3 support to the DHS Homeland Advanced Recognition Technology (HART) biometric system. The Tier 3 team maintains the HART infrastructure by installing and configuring system software and hardware, monitoring system performance, resolving customer tickets within JIRA, and supporting system incident troubleshooting calls. Tier 3 members closely interact with the government customer to achieve system objectives, provide ticket updates, and system status updates. Tier 3 members are expected to be on-call for a week at a time approximately 4 – 6 times a year. This role is entirely telework-based with core hours between 9 am – 3 pm (EST) Monday – Friday; applicants must reside and perform all work within the United States.

Responsibilities:

1. Help develop, document, communicate, and enforce a network technology policy.
2. Be responsible for the installation and configuration of new software and hardware, including the server network, devices, and firewalls.
3. Monitor system performance, IT system operations, and storage utilization.
4. Plan for necessary hardware or software upgrades to support system growth.
5. Manage user accounts and assets and update security permissions on the network according to security policy.
6. Provide support with escalated help desk requests.
7. Perform typical system administrator activities.
8. Review system performance logs to identify anomalies and troubleshoot issues.
9. Identify root causes and document troubleshooting steps to resolution.
10. Support active directory/LDAP, certificate services, network communications, and group policy and security compliance.
11. Provide Tier III support (problem/incident management).
12. Work independently and in team settings to achieve key project/program objectives and deliverables.
13. Provide on-call support for a week at a time: approximately 4 – 6 weeks per year.

Qualifications:

Required:

• U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain/maintain a U.S. government agency level clearance (the DHS EOD, which you must have prior to starting).
• 5 years of relevant Information Technology experience.

Desired:

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related STEM field.
• Cloud Systems Administration experience; AWS certifications a PLUS.
• Expert knowledge of RHEL, Windows, & other open-source technologies.
• Knowledge of OpenShift, Splunk, Ansible Automation Platform, Jenkins, JFrog, and similar toolsets.
• Advanced knowledge and experience using the Java Message Service (JMS) API with Apache ActiveMQ or IBM ActiveMQ message brokers.
• A development background in Java and/or Golang.
• Experience managing applications that use web services to manage queue-based message services.

Program Technologies:

AWS GovCloud (AWS Console), RedHat OpenShift, Ansible and Docker containers, Ansible Automation Platform, Aurora AWS (PostgreSQL) database, Gitlab and Jenkins pipeline, CyberArk, Splunk, SonarQube, Jenkins.

What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity. At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you'll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust. CACI values the unique contributions every employee brings. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through flexible time off and access to robust learning resources to support your ambitions.

A focus on continuous growth. We aim to advance our nation's critical missions, build on our business success, and find opportunities to innovate in your career and legacy.

Your potential is limitless. So is ours.

Learn more about CACI here.

Pay Range

The proposed salary range for this position is $48,300 - $96,600, influenced by factors like location, experience, skills, education, and certifications. CACI offers comprehensive benefits including healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here.

This position can be performed in multiple locations; the range shown is the national average.

CCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.