Cloud Engineer level 1

Job# : 2044557

Job Description :

Apex Systems is looking for a Jr. Cloud Engineer to support one of our largest government clients.

We are paying $35 - 50 / hr.

Responsibilities

Cloud Infrastructure Management :

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable and resilient cloud-based infrastructure using AWS services (EC2, EKS, RDS, VPC, CloudWatch, S3, etc.).
• Develop and maintain infrastructure automation scripts with Terraform to provision and manage AWS resources.
• Utilize Ansible for configuration management, ensuring consistent and secure deployments across various environments.
• Automate deployment, scaling, and management of containers using Docker, Kubernetes, and EKS.
• Troubleshoot and resolve cloud infrastructure issues, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance.
• Continuously improve and optimize cloud infrastructure and configuration management processes to enhance efficiency and reduce manual interventions.
• Include test scripts for automated performance testing during build, test, and deployment phases.
• Monitor AWS resource consumption and associated costs, implementing cost optimization strategies.

System Monitoring :

• Implement proactive monitoring and logging solutions using tools like Splunk, New Relic, Grafana, CloudWatch, and Apache JMeter to ensure system health and security compliance.
• Provide immediate notification and detailed communication in the event of system-wide outages or performance issues.

Security and Compliance :

• Leverage knowledge of NIST standards to maintain the APS security posture.
• Conduct regular security scans (SAST, DAST, IAST) as part of the build processes.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA standards for new features or enhancements.

Continuous Improvement and Innovation :

• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and implement innovative approaches throughout the SDLC.
• Conduct performance testing and regression testing after major releases to ensure system stability.
• Utilize DevSecOps processes to enhance speed, agility, and reduce risks.
• Perform detailed analysis of proposed innovations to evaluate their benefits and feasibility.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field and 2+ years of Cloud Engineering experience or High School Diploma and 5+ years’ experience
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance
• Experience with cloud infrastructure, DevSecOps, containerized application design, performance monitoring and optimization, high availability, disaster recovery, data infrastructure, security, and systems integration.
• Proficiency with Python, Bash scripting, Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS services (EC2, EKS, RDS, VPC, CloudWatch, S3, etc.

and infrastructure as code tools (Ansible, Terraform).

• Experience with security monitoring tools (AWS Security Hub, GuardDuty, Tenable Nessus).
• Experience with CI / CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub, Nexus) and system monitoring tools (Splunk, New Relic, Grafana, CloudWatch).
• Knowledge of supporting Java / Spring Boot-based microservices and RESTful APIs.
• Knowledge of agile methodologies (SAFe, Scrum) and tools (Jira, Confluence).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, agile environment.
• Proven track record of innovation and continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS Certification
• SAFe Agile Certification
• Experience in Healthcare IT and understanding of regulatory requirements such as HIPAA

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.

We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.