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. Our 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 company match, PTO & Bonus Leave, 11 paid federal holidays, parental leave, tuition and training reimbursement, a referral bonus program, and well-being 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 we have career mentors 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!

Experience and Required skills:

• 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

Preferred Skills:

• 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.

Educational Requirements

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

Highly preferred Certifications (or equivalent):

• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional
• AWS Certified Solutions SysOps Administrator / Developer
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Preferred)
• Kubernetes Certification KCNA, CKAD, CKA, KCSA or CKS
• Linux certification such as CompTIA Linux+, Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), or Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS)

Citizenship or Work Authorization Required:

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

Target Salary Range: Compensation for roles at Synergy is determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the requirements of the role; level of experience; education and certifications; the individual’s combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities; as well as alignment with market data, federal and state laws, and other business and contract considerations. The estimated pay range for this position is: $122,500.00 – $175,000.00. The disclosed range 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 and represent just one component of Synergy’s total compensation package for employees.

Candidate AI Policy: Synergy is committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate evaluation process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly granted. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

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.