Senior Systems Engineer/Cloud Engineer

ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team and discover why we are a top veteran employer and Certified Great Place to Work™ ASRC Federal Holding Company is looking for a Sr Systems and Cloud Engineer to provide skilled operations and engineering staff to implement, manage and support critical Information Technology services. Responsibilities: Design and develop Cloud-based infrastructure, applications and services that meet the organization’s requirements. Deploy new applications to the cloud and migrate existing applications from on-premises infrastructure to the cloud. Monitor the performance of cloud-based systems and optimize resources to ensure cost-effective use of services while making sure services are highly available. Implement security best practices such as encryption, auditing, and access control to ensure the cloud environment meets security compliance standards. RDS Architecture and Optimization: design and implementation of relational database solutions using Amazon RDS, ensuring high availability, data integrity, and optimal performance. DevSecOps Integration: Drive the adoption of DevSecOps practices across projects by designing CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and configuration management using tools like AWS CodePipeline, AWS CodeBuild, and CloudFormation. Security and Compliance: Implement robust security measures in line with AWS security best practices. Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards, and provide recommendations for enhancing data protection and privacy. Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Excellent communication and collaboration skills Proficiency in scripting and automation tools Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and tools, such as continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) Proficiency in utilizing solutions to implement and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) In-depth knowledge of cloud architecture In-depth knowledge of hybrid cloud architecture In-depth knowledge of cloud computing platforms and services In-depth knowledge of cloud storage solutions In-depth knowledge of cloud networking solutions Requirements: Possessing an active AWS architecture certification is highly preferred. Knowledge and experience of MFAand SSO solutions.. Knowledge of hybrid cloud architecture. multi-cloud implementations is a plus. Knowledge of DISA STIG security compliance requirements and vendor security best practices (NIST 800-53 security controls). Ability to keep up with current technology trends. Ability to multitask and coordinate with team members. Individual contributor than can influence consensus for a large cross functional team. Must be a US Citizen. Ability to obtain a Public Trust authorization via a background investigation. Education/Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related technical field or equivalent work experience. 6+ years of experience in IT This position requires the successful applicant to obtain and maintain the required security clearance or other authorization(s) within the necessary timeframe required by applicable contract(s). We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law. The salary offered will depend on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity, business needs, and other factors permitted by law. Posted pay ranges are a general guideline only and are not a guarantee of compensation or salary. EEO Statement ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.