Seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud Engineer, Senior to join our team in the Chantilly, Virginia or Denver Colorado area. \ Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: + Performs engineering support and system administration of specialized cybersecurity applications and big data analytical systems to include installation, configuration, performance tuning, migration, troubleshooting, updates, and training + Assume a technical role in the administration and management of infrastructure solutions that are deployed in AWS in accordance with Security Guidelines + Integrate AWS into various databases, applications, and services by collaborating with Database Administrators and DevOps teams. + Use AWS Command Line Interface (CLI) to deploy, troubleshoot and customize cloud resources. + Design, customize, and document services based on COTS products using Agile development approaches and methodologies + Installing, configuring, maintaining and supporting applications and servers + Performing operating system and software installation, testing, patching and upgrades + Monitoring the Heath of internal environment and connections + Research new technologies that are applicable to current projects and make recommendations to improve performance, optimize operations, and reduce costs. + Assist with AWS technical designs and documentation Basic Qualifications: + Bachelor’s Degree in the fields of computer science, computer engineering, or any related field + Must possess the required DoD Directive 8570 IAT Level II or higher certification + Minimum of 5 years relevant technical experience. + 3+ years specifically operating and managing AWS infrastructure. + AWS expertise (EC2, Accounts, VPC, Security Groups, EBS, etc.) + Knowledge of AWS user, security, and networking configurations. + Experience managing enterprise scale solutions that leverage the following AWS Services: EC2, S3, CloudFormation, RDS, CloudFront, VPC, Route53, IAM, CloudWatch, Beanstalk, Lambda, etc. + Experience in Linux scripting and automation using Bash, Python and/or Java + Experience with engineering and administrating the Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana, Beats) + Experience with Container Services like Docker and Kubernetes + Experience with automation tools including Puppet, Chef, and Ansible + DevOps experience of management of work within Sprint and Increment Planning + Working knowledge of JIRA, Git and Confluence + Ability to understand requirements (user stories) received and plan a workable solution that meets the customers need. + Experience scripting against AWS CLI. + Strong debugging experience + Understanding the needs for new initiative to build scalable, distributed and high-performance cloud environment. Preferred Qualifications + AWS or other Cloud Based Certifications. + Experience developing custom visualizations and dashboards (preferably in Kibana) + Experience with implementation and maintaining event streaming technologies, such as Apache or Confluent Kafka + Experience with JIRA, Confluence, and Git + Experience with JSON, NodeJS, AngularJS, and DB/data query + Logical problem-solving approach and the ability to clearly communicate technical system status, concepts, and proposed solutions to the customer + Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to present in a group setting + Possesses a sense of urgency, strong organizational and problem solving skills + Ability to work as an individual as well as with a team for supporting the overall project planning, integration and implementation. + Familiarity with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Softare Security Clearance Requirements: + TS/SCI with CI Polygraph Powered by JazzHR