Infrastructure Systems Engineer

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. Design, deploy, and manage secure AWS environments using Infrastructure as Code tools .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $130,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and managing secure AWS environments, implementing CI/CD pipelines, and utilizing Infrastructure as Code tools. Proficient in automation scripting with Python and Bash, while ensuring compliance with industry standards and security best practices.

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AWS Professional-Level CertificationCI/CD Pipeline DevelopmentInfrastructure as Code (IaC)DevSecOps PracticesDocker Containerization

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Hard Skills

AWSPythonBashDockerJenkinsGitHub ActionsTerraform/OpenTofuLinux Performance TuningServerless ArchitectureMicroservices

Soft Skills

CollaborationMentoringProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

AWS ECSAnsiblePuppetNew RelicMySQLAWS OpenSearch

Certifications & Qualifications

AWS DevOps Engineer – ProfessionalAWS Solutions Architect – Professional

Industry Keywords

FISMAFedRAMPNIST SP 800-53SOCISO 27001PCIHIPAASOC2

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSCloudDjangoDNSDockerJavaScriptJenkinsLinuxLaravelMicroservicesMySQLPHPPuppetPythonTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, deploy, and manage secure AWS environments using Infrastructure as Code tools
Implement serverless architectures using Lambda and Step Functions
Use configuration management tools such as Ansible and Puppet
Build and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and AWS CodePipeline
Develop Python and Bash automation scripts and incorporate AI/predictive techniques where feasible
Embed DevSecOps security, compliance, and testing practices into automated workflows
Containerize applications with Docker and manage them on AWS ECS
Optimize container performance, scalability, and resource utilization
Implement and manage monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions using New Relic
Proactively troubleshoot issues to maintain high availability
Enforce security best practices involving IAM, VPC, WAF, TLS/SSL, and key management
Ensure alignment with FISMA, FedRAMP, NIST SP 800-53, SOC, and ISO 27001
Conduct security assessments, testing, and regular compliance checks
Collaborate with developers, QA engineers, IT operations, and product owners
Participate in daily standups with the team and potentially other teams
Collaborate on data flows, ingestion pipelines, and database provisioning with MySQL and AWS OpenSearch
Ensure data integrity, high availability, and performance optimization
Create and maintain documentation for automation, CI/CD processes, and infrastructure setups
Mentor team members and share best practices
Use AI tools daily to speed troubleshooting, draft infrastructure and pipeline changes, and reduce repetitive work
Verify AI-generated output and route all changes through IaC, CI/CD, and human review before production
Identify measurable opportunities for AI to reduce detection time, resolution time, or toil and turn them into shared team practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be a US based resident and citizen; ideally located in an Eastern timezone or willing to work those hours
Willing to submit to a rigorous background check in advance of employment, including verification of references, employment history with previous employers, GitHub Repository Review and confirmation of LinkedIn profile information
4–5+ years of hands-on Systems/DevOps experience with a strong focus on AWS
AWS Professional-level Certification (e.g., AWS DevOps Engineer – Professional or AWS Solutions Architect – Professional) OR equivalent demonstrable expertise
Expertise with CI/CD: Jenkins, GitHub Actions
Proficiency in Python, PHP/Laravel, plus one or more of Bash, JavaScript, etc.
Experience with Docker, AWS ECS, and microservices architecture
Advanced knowledge of Linux, including performance tuning and troubleshooting
Competencies with multiple compliance requirements, PCI, HIPAA, SOC2
Strong skills in Terraform/OpenTofu for provisioning cloud infrastructure
Knowledge of VPC, subnetting, DNS, firewall/security groups, encryption, IAM
Government Sector experience, especially with FedRAMP
Familiarity with serverless (AWS Lambda, Step Functions)
Experience working with large-scale enterprise clients and delivering secure, high-availability solutions
Experience with Django, developing APIs, and deployments with Django
Deep understanding of GitHub Actions and self-hosted runners in AWS

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health benefits (health, dental, vision) for Team Members based in the United States
Mental Health benefits with SpringHealth
401(k) with 4% company match
Unlimited PTO (with a required minimum use of 2 weeks per year) for Salaried/Exempt staff
4 weeks of paid vacation for hourly/non-exempt employees
9 paid company holidays
Flexible work schedule; work from anywhere!
Generous Paid parental leave (up to 16 weeks)
Charitable contribution match
Budget for professional development
Company provided Mac laptop