Senior Software Configuration/Release Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain configuration management processes, policies, and standards for AWS environments.
• Build, deploy, and enhance Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform to automate provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle management of AWS resources (e.g., EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, ACM).
• Manage and optimize multiple environments (Dev, Test, Stage, Prod) ensuring configuration consistency and security.
• Support automation pipelines using the AWS Code Suite: Code Commit, Code Build, CodeDeploy, and CodePipeline.
• Work closely with DevOps teams to support release activities, deployments, rollbacks, configuration updates, and environment readiness.
• Design and maintain automated AWS backup solutions to ensure data integrity, resiliency, and compliance with state retention policies.
• Implement automated patching workflows for cloud infrastructure to maintain required security and compliance posture.
• Conduct periodic audits of environment configuration, patch levels, backup integrity, and certificate compliance; recommend and implement improvements.
• Manage installation, renewal, rotation, and validation of SSL/TLS certificates across AWS services.
• Ensure secure communication configurations and alignment with state and federal security requirements.
• Maintain detailed, accurate documentation of configuration baselines, IaC standards, module usage, and environment changes.
• Provide training and guidance to team members on Terraform, AWS infrastructure best practices, backup strategies, patch automation, and certificate management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field; or equivalent professional training, certification, or experience.
• Eight (8) years of configuration management experience, including: Proficiency with Terraform and IaC methodologies Hands-on experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, ACM) Experience with cloud backup solutions and automated patching Expertise in SSL/TLS certificate management and security best practices.

Qualifications

• Scripting experience (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell) for automation within AWS/Terraform.
• Experience with state or local government environments.
• Experience with vendor oversight or management.
• Experience with project management or Agile delivery tools.
• Experience with organizational change management (OCM).

Skills

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with a proactive approach to cloud optimization.
• Ability to break down complex problems, create tactical plans, and contribute to strategic improvements.
• Attention to detail with strong diagnostic and problem-investigation abilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and planning abilities.
• Self-motivated, collaborative, and able to work in fast-paced environments.

Benefits

• Compensation depends on experience.
• W2 contract only.

Pay

Depends on experience.

Schedule

Hybrid