Join us at Sparksoft, where we're not just another tech company—we're a catalyst for change. Our mission isn't just to offer IT solutions; it's to revolutionize the way you work. Here, passion isn't just a buzzword; it's the fuel behind groundbreaking ideas and transformative technologies. We serve a wide range of government clients, delivering impact that's felt across the nation.
Our true strength lies in our people. They're the problem-solvers and innovators consistently delivering extraordinary outcomes. With Sparksoft, you're not stepping into a routine job; you're joining a team committed to innovation and excellence. Our innovation extends beyond just delivering projects. Through our specialized Innovation Centers, we continuously refine our methods, ensuring we remain industry leaders.We are Sparksoft!We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced AWS Cloud Engineer to join the Sparksoft team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud-based infrastructure and services on AWS to ensure the reliability, availability, and performance of the APS system. This role involves continuous monitoring, automation, and optimization of cloud infrastructure and applications while adhering to security and compliance standards.
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Cloud Infrastructure Management:
- Design, implement, and maintain scalable and resilient cloud-based infrastructure using AWS services (EC2, EKS, RDS, VPC, CloudWatch, S3, etc.).
- Develop and maintain infrastructure automation scripts with Terraform to provision and manage AWS resources.
- Utilize Ansible for configuration management, ensuring consistent and secure deployments across various environments.
- Automate deployment, scaling, and management of containers using Docker, Kubernetes, and EKS.
- Troubleshoot and resolve cloud infrastructure issues, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance.
- Continuously improve and optimize cloud infrastructure and configuration management processes to enhance efficiency and reduce manual interventions.
- Include test scripts for automated performance testing during build, test, and deployment phases.
- Monitor AWS resource consumption and associated costs, implementing cost optimization strategies.
- System Monitoring:
- Implement proactive monitoring and logging solutions using tools like Splunk, New Relic, Grafana, CloudWatch, and Apache JMeter to ensure system health and security compliance.
- Provide immediate notification and detailed communication in the event of system-wide outages or performance issues.
- Security and Compliance:
- Leverage extensive knowledge of NIST standards to maintain the APS security posture.
- Conduct regular security scans (SAST, DAST, IAST) as part of the build processes.
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA standards for new features or enhancements.
- Continuous Improvement and Innovation:
- Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and implement innovative approaches throughout the SDLC.
- Conduct performance testing and regression testing after major releases to ensure system stability.
- Utilize DevSecOps processes to enhance speed, agility, and reduce risks.
- Perform detailed analysis of proposed innovations to evaluate their benefits and feasibility.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
- 5+ years of Cloud Engineering experience.
- Extensive experience with cloud infrastructure, DevSecOps, containerized application design, performance monitoring and optimization, high availability, disaster recovery, data infrastructure, security, and systems integration.
- Expert proficiency with Python, Bash scripting, Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS services (EC2, EKS, RDS, VPC, CloudWatch, S3, etc.), and infrastructure as code tools (Ansible, Terraform).
- Experience with security monitoring tools (AWS Security Hub, GuardDuty, Tenable Nessus).
- Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub, Nexus) and system monitoring tools (Splunk, New Relic, Grafana, CloudWatch).
- Experience in supporting Java/Spring Boot-based microservices and RESTful APIs.
- Experience with agile methodologies (SAFe, Scrum) and tools (Jira, Confluence).
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, agile environment.
- Proven track record of innovation and continuous improvement.
- Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
- Candidates must have lived in the United States 3 out of the past 5 years
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
- Experience in healthcare IT and understanding of regulatory requirements such as HIPAA.
- Experience and/or knowledge of CMS processes and standards.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
- AWS Certification (preferred)
- SAFe Agile Certification (preferred)
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