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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in AWS platform services, including monitoring, logging, and access control, while applying Infrastructure as Code principles using Terraform and CloudFormation. Capable of automating tasks and maintaining compliance with DoD security requirements.
Highest-signal resume keywords
AWS Platform ServicesInfrastructure As CodeTerraformCloudFormationAWS Certification
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesAbout the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Support day-to-day operation of AWS platform services, including monitoring, logging, access control, patching, backup, and configuration management
- Resolve operational tickets and escalate complex issues with clear documentation
- Turn recurring manual tasks into scripts, automation, and standardized deployment patterns
- Contribute to Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and CloudFormation under senior engineer guidance
- Help onboard workloads to platform services and standard deployment patterns
- Keep runbooks, procedures, and system documentation accurate
- Work with Cloud Engineers, Solutions Architects, and Cybersecurity staff to meet DoD security and compliance requirements
- Join an established platform team, learn from senior engineers, and take on increasing ownership of operational and automation work
Requirements
What you’ll need- 0–3 years of experience in cloud, DevOps, systems administration, IT infrastructure, or a related field; internships, labs, and military experience count
- AWS certification, or the ability to obtain one within the first 90 days
- Working knowledge of core AWS services (EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, CloudWatch)
- Basic scripting ability (Python, Bash, or PowerShell)
- Familiarity with Linux and Git-based workflows
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust determination
- Preferred: AWS Associate-level certification
- Preferred: CompTIA Security+ certification
- Preferred: Hands-on Terraform or CloudFormation experience, including personal or academic projects
- Preferred: Exposure to Docker and ECS/EKS
- Preferred: Experience with CI/CD tools (GitLab, Jenkins)
- Preferred: Prior work in a federal or DoD environment
- Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience
Benefits
Comp & perks- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Wellness Resources
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
AWSEC2S3IAMVPCCloudWatchPythonBashPowerShellLinux
Soft Skills
DocumentationProblem-SolvingCollaboration
Tools & Technologies
GitDockerECSEKSGitLabJenkins
Certifications & Qualifications
AWS CertificationCompTIA Security+
Industry Keywords
DevOpsIT InfrastructureFederal EnvironmentDoD CompliancePublic Trust