This is a remote position with a federal client who is based in Lanham, MD. Candidates must reside and perform work within the United States.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Cloud Engineer (AWS) to support a federal Enterprise Data Platform modernization initiative. The selected candidate will build, automate, deploy, and support cloud-native infrastructure and platform services across AWS environments. This role will focus on automation, Infrastructure as Code, DevSecOps, platform operations, and continuous improvement activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement and support AWS cloud infrastructure and platform services.
- Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code solutions utilizing Terraform.
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines utilizing GitHub Actions and related DevSecOps tools.
- Support deployment, configuration, and administration of AWS services including EKS, Lambda, S3, IAM, CloudWatch, and VPC.
- Automate operational processes, system provisioning, monitoring, and maintenance activities.
- Support platform operations, troubleshooting, incident response, and performance optimization efforts.
- Collaborate with architects, data engineers, and cybersecurity specialists to implement secure and scalable solutions.
- Monitor platform health, availability, and resource utilization across cloud environments.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and deployment standards.
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- Minimum five (5) years of experience supporting cloud engineering, systems engineering, or platform operations.
- Minimum three (3) years of experience supporting AWS environments.
- Experience with Terraform, Infrastructure as Code, and cloud automation tools.
- Experience supporting CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices.
- Experience with AWS services including EKS, Lambda, S3, IAM, CloudWatch, and VPC.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate certification.
- AWS Certified Developer Associate certification.
- AWS Certified SysOps Administrator certification.
- Experience supporting federal government or highly regulated environments.
- Experience supporting Databricks platforms and data engineering environments.
- Experience with Kubernetes, containerization, and EKS administration.
- Familiarity with FedRAMP, FISMA, and NIST security frameworks.
Skills Required
- Previous experience with a government client
- Must reside and perform work within the United States
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- Minimum five (5) years of experience supporting cloud engineering, systems engineering, or platform operations
- Minimum three (3) years of experience supporting AWS environments
- Experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code
- Experience supporting CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices (GitHub Actions)
- Experience with AWS services including EKS, Lambda, S3, IAM, CloudWatch, and VPC
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Experience supporting federal government or highly regulated environments
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate, Developer Associate, or SysOps Administrator (preferred)
- Experience supporting Databricks platforms and data engineering environments (preferred)
- Familiarity with FedRAMP, FISMA, and NIST security frameworks (preferred)
What We Do
Booker DiMaio, King of Global Solutions, is an SBA 8(a) small business and minority-owned engineering & software modernization firm in Maryland leading the IT industry with proven performance and innovative design, development, and integration services. We lead agile-based digital transformations delivering sleek, intuitive, user-focused solutions. CORE COMPETENCIES: TECHNOLOGY: Cloud Computing, Big Data Visualization, Analytics, DevSecOps, Cybersecurity, Health IT, IT Modernization, Infrastructure As a Service, Integration & Sustainment, Software Engineering, System Architecture OPERATIONS: Staff Augmentation, Program Management, Telecommunications, User Experience Design, Administrative, Contact Center Support, Security Operations Center, Technology Transformation, Technology Advisory, Research & Development, Rapid Prototyping TECHNOLOGY PORTFOLIO: Booker DiMaio provides access to a suite of technology solutions through our reseller network, delivering added value to national security missions and government transformation for defense, intelligence, and civilian customers. A few of our notable partners are AWS, Microsoft Azure, FedRAMP Cloud Solutions, SecuLore DIFFERENTIATORS: SPECIALIZED - Our team is specially hired for each project and has a combined 90+ years of specialized industry experience. DRIVEN - We deliver solutions that are based on an in-depth understanding of the industry and commitment to improving user experiences. COMPREHENSIVE - We offer a comprehensive suite of end-to-end Big Data solutions, including cloud platforms, software engineering, DevSecOps, cybersecurity, and much more. COMPLIANT - Our tailored solutions facilitate compliance with CMMC, NIST, and other strict regulatory requirements. EFFECTIVE - Our cross-functional team of industry experts will carry your mission-critical operations to success, increasing digital proficiency across the globe with modern software and technology solutions. [email protected]
