AWS Cloud Engineer

Synergy Business Innovation & Solutions is a premier implementer of cutting-edge software solutions. Synergy brings the experience and expertise necessary to deliver capability that provides tangible ROI to our customers. Synergy's core areas of expertise are in the fields of Digital Transformation, Cloud Solutions, SaaS and Low-Code/No-Code solutions, Emerging Technologies, Data analytics and Visualization, Information Assurance, and Business Process Re-Engineering.

Synergy offers its employees a generous portfolio of core and voluntary benefits including: group medical, dental, and vision insurance, company paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance; HSA, FSA; 401(k) with immediately vested company match; PTO/Sick Leave, 11 paid federal holidays, parental leave; tuition and training reimbursement; a referral bonus program; and life management programs.

At Synergy, you'll be challenged and given the opportunity to grow in your career path. In fact, growth is such a big deal to us that you will have dedicated career coaches available for every employee, company-funded certification opportunities, education reimbursement, and a general open-door policy so that you have support when you need it. Our team is eager to learn, fast-paced, and quality-driven-if that sounds like you, Synergy has a position for you!

• 5+ years' experience in IT Engineering or Software Development
• 2+ years, direct experience in Cloud technologies
• Design, develop, tune and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure focused within AWS
• Proven experience with EKS, ECS, AMI, ECR, RDS and other related AWS infrastructure technologies for deployment of an application using Docker containers
• Deep understanding of CI/CD pipeline configurations
• Experience using scripting languages such as Python and Bash
• Experience with one or more container tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Familiar with Cilium and eBPF high performance networking
• Design, implement and improve security compliant boundary protection and network infrastructure
• Experience setting up Datadog listeners, monitoring, auditing and alerting.
• Set up and manage virtual networks, routing, VPNs, firewalls, NLBs, ALBs, and other network services on cloud platforms
• Strong knowledge of at least one major cloud provider's networking services (e.g., AWS VPC, Azure Virtual Network, Google Cloud VPC)
• Deep knowledge and experience of different storage and file system technologies
• Understanding of cloud migration procedures and automation within AWS
• Experience developing and updating technical, design and security documentation utilizing AWS Well-Architected Framework

• Understanding of API Gateway technologies and SFTP implementations.
• Deployment experience with Tomcat, JBOSS, Apache, nginx software.
• Experience administering Atlassian Tool Suite including Confluence, Jira, Crowd, Bitbucket, and Bamboo.
• Familiarity with frameworks such as FISMA, FedRAMP, etc.

• Bachelor's degree in IT/Software engineering or related field preferred

• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional
• AWS Certified Solutions SysOps Administrator / Developer
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Preferred)
• Kubernetes Certification KCNA, CKAD, CKA, KCSA or CKS

• Ability to attain a Federal Government Position of Trust.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must pass a background investigation.

Compensation for roles at Synergy varies depending on a wide variety of factors including but not limited to the requirements of the role; education and certifications; knowledge, training, skills and abilities; level of experience; geographic location; and alignment with market data, law, and other business and organizational needs. As required by local law, the posted pay range represents the lowest to the highest pay that Synergy believes in good faith it might pay for this particular job, depending on the circumstances. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

A reasonable estimate of the current pay range is: $112,000.00 - $165,000.00.

Essential Job Function Physical Requirements: The physical requirements of this position are critical in evaluating the qualifications and abilities of an applicant or employee. The physical efforts needed to perform the essential duties of this job 90% of the time are repetitive motions, grasping, holding, and finger dexterity of the hands, reading, writing, eye-hand coordination, color distinction, and full visual abilities, hearing, talking, sitting, and use of IT equipment, phones, and office machines.

To a reduced degree, <30% of the time, candidates may have to stand, walk, lift 0-30 pounds, push or pull objects, climb stairs, bend, squat, reach, drive a car, or work overtime.

Synergy is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate against applicants for employment or its employees on the basis of age, race (including hair texture/style), creed, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, sex, medical condition, pregnancy (childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, personal appearance, organ donation and hair length associated with race, genetic information or characteristics, family responsibilities, familial status, marital status, citizenship or immigration status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sexual offense, or stalking, political affiliation, arrest records and criminal convictions, credit information, matriculation, homeless status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local law. Discrimination or harassment based upon these protected categories is expressly prohibited. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including job selection, assignment, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, discipline and termination.

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