AWS Cloud DevOps Engineer

About the role

We are seeking an experienced AWS Cloud DevOps Engineer to support, automate, and maintain critical geospatial applications and cloud infrastructure within a utility/energy company environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong AWS infrastructure expertise, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), CI/CD automation, Linux and Windows administration skills, and experience supporting Esri ArcGIS Enterprise environments. Experience in the energy and utilities sector is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage AWS cloud infrastructure using Terraform and Infrastructure as Code best practices.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using AWS CodePipeline, CodeBuild, and Azure DevOps.
• Develop and maintain AWS Systems Manager (SSM) automation documents, Runbooks, and operational workflows.
• Administer AWS services including EC2, EFS, ALB, Route 53, IAM, KMS, AMI, and Security Groups.
• Configure and support AWS networking components including VPCs, subnets, routing, and security controls.
• Implement infrastructure monitoring, logging, and alerting using CloudWatch and CloudTrail.
• Manage AWS Secrets Manager and Systems Manager Parameter Store for secure credential management.
• Support containerized workloads using Amazon ECS and ECR.
• Develop automation scripts using Python, YAML, Bash, and PowerShell.
• Administer Red Hat Linux and Windows Server 2022 environments.
• Build and maintain automated deployment processes for enterprise applications.
• Support AWS Lambda functions and Step Functions workflows.
• Manage and support Amazon S3 storage solutions.
• Deploy, maintain, and troubleshoot AWS RDS PostgreSQL and DynamoDB databases.
• Collaborate with development, GIS, and infrastructure teams to ensure secure and reliable cloud operations.
• Follow DevSecOps best practices and security compliance requirements.
• Perform system upgrades, patching, and operational support activities.
• Manage source code repositories using GitHub.
• Utilize SonarQube and JFrog for code quality and artifact management.
• Create technical documentation, operational procedures, and disaster recovery runbooks.

Requirements

• Strong hands-on experience with AWS Systems Manager (SSM) and Runbook development.
• Strong experience in AWS CodePipeline and CodeBuild implementation.
• Experience managing AWS infrastructure using Terraform Cloud Workspaces and reusable modules.
• Experience with EC2, ALB, EFS, IAM, KMS, Route 53, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, S3, ECS, ECR, RDS, and DynamoDB.
• Experience with Python, YAML, Bash, and PowerShell scripting.
• Strong Linux (Red Hat) and Windows Server administration experience.
• Experience with GitHub-based source control and CI/CD processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ArcGIS Enterprise components including Portal for ArcGIS, ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Data Store, and ArcGIS Pro.
• Experience deploying and supporting Esri GIS products in cloud environments.
• Familiarity with FME Core and FME Engine deployments.
• Experience with AWS AppStream 2.0.
• Experience with AWS API Gateway.
• Knowledge of utility or energy industry business processes and regulatory environments.
• Previous experience working within an Energy/Utility company.
• Prior experience supporting Esri GIS platforms and geospatial applications.
• AWS Professional or Associate Certifications.
• Terraform Associate Certification.
• DevOps and Infrastructure Automation certifications.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Computer Science.

Pay

$110,000 - $130,000 a year

Benefits

• Discretionary Annual Incentive.
• Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.
• Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.
• Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.
• Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.
• Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.
• Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.