IT Software Configuration/Release Engineer (GA793989)

IT Software Configuration/Release Engineer (GA793989)


 

Responsibilities

Cloud Configuration & Infrastructure Automation
 

• Develop, implement, and maintain configuration management processes, policies, and standards for AWS environments.

• Build, deploy, and enhance Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform to automate provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle management of AWS resources (e.g., EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, ACM).

• Manage and optimize multiple environments (Dev, Test, Stage, Prod) ensuring configuration consistency and security.

Release Engineering & AWS DevOps

• Support automation pipelines using the AWS Code Suite: Code Commit, Code Build, CodeDeploy, and CodePipeline.

• Work closely with DevOps teams to support release activities, deployments, rollbacks, configuration updates, and environment readiness.

Backup, Patching & Compliance

• Design and maintain automated AWS backup solutions to ensure data integrity, resiliency, and compliance with state retention policies.

• Implement automated patching workflows for cloud infrastructure to maintain required security and compliance posture.

• Conduct periodic audits of environment configuration, patch levels, backup integrity, and certificate compliance; recommend and implement improvements.

Security & Certificate Management

• Manage installation, renewal, rotation, and validation of SSL/TLS certificates across AWS services.

• Ensure secure communication configurations and alignment with state and federal security requirements.

Documentation, Governance & Training

• Maintain detailed, accurate documentation of configuration baselines, IaC standards, module usage, and environment changes.

• Provide training and guidance to team members on Terraform, AWS infrastructure best practices, backup strategies, patch automation, and certificate management.

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with a proactive approach to cloud optimization.

• Ability to break down complex problems, create tactical plans, and contribute to strategic improvements.

• Attention to detail with strong diagnostic and problem-investigation abilities.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong organizational and planning abilities.

• Self-motivated, collaborative, and able to work in fast-paced environments.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field; or equivalent professional training, certification, or experience.

• Eight (8) years of configuration management experience, including:

  • Proficiency with Terraform and IaC methodologies

  • Hands-on experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, ACM)

  • Experience with cloud backup solutions and automated patching

  • Expertise in SSL/TLS certificate management and security best practices

Preferred Qualifications

• Scripting experience (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell) for automation within AWS/Terraform.

• AWS Certification(s) and/or Terraform Certification.

• Experience working with state or local government environments.

• Experience with vendor oversight or management.

• Experience with project management or Agile delivery tools.

• Experience with organizational change management (OCM).