JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Linux/AWS Cloud Engineer to design, implement, and maintain robust cloud and Linux-based solutions in a dynamic, mission-critical environment. This role will focus on delivering scalable automation, ensuring 24/7 system availability, and supporting complex application ecosystems. The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize AWS infrastructure, manage Linux server environments, and drive operational excellence through innovative tools and processes. MUST BE ABLE TO OBTAIN A PUBLIC TRUST

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and implement scalable Linux and AWS-based infrastructure

solutions to support a dynamic application environment.

• Develop and maintain automation and productivity tools for system

provisioning, configuration, patching, monitoring and redundancy
strategies to maintain 24/7 availability of mission-critical systems,
adhering to industry best practices.

• Collaborate with development teams to test, troubleshoot, and optimize

Tomcat-based Java applications in AWS and EKS environments.

• Administer and manage EKS clusters, including configuration, tuning, and

upgrades.

• Own and manage AMI creation, lifecycle management, and EC2 instance

provisioning.

• Ensure security compliance through system hardening, configuration

management, and proactive monitoring practices.

• Develop and implement robust backup, recovery, and redundancy

strategies.

• Participate in an on-call rotation for production support and incident

response.

• Create and maintain clear documentation for operational processes and

environment configurations.

MUST HAVE SKILLS:

• 8+ years of hands-on experience administering RedHat Enterprise Linux

7/8/9 and/or Amazon Linux 2/2023 in enterprise environments.

• 3+ years of experience managing AWS infrastructure (EC2, EKS, S3, IAM,

etc.), with a solid grasp of cloud architecture and best practices.

• Strong experience with automation tools such as Ansible, Puppet, AWS

Systems Manager, or CloudFormation.

• Proficiency in Shell and Python scripting for automation and

troubleshooting.

• Solid understanding of system monitoring, incident response, and

performance tuning in cloud environments.

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a detail-oriented and

proactive approach.

• Experience in Federal Grants Management is a plus.