Job Description
Job Description
Jr. AWS Cloud Engineer
Location: Washington, DC
Work Type: Hybrid – 1 week on-site per month.
Remote Work: Yes.
Description
The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience with AWS, technical proficiency with problem solving, good communication, and willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and practices in the AWS ecosystem.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the deployment, management, and monitoring of AWS services, including EC2, RDS, S3, VPC, NACL, Security Groups, CloudTrail, etc.
- Help configure and optimize AWS resources to ensure high performance, reliability, and security.
- Work with Security Groups and other security measures to protect and manage access to cloud resources.
- Support the deployment and management of containerized applications using AWS services and Kubernetes.
- Provides knowledge in design, architecture, development and administration.
- Monitor existing systems for structural integrity.
- Oversee the development and installation of new hardware and software.
- Install and configure operating systems and other software and routinely test installed software for glitch detection and other issues.
- Design and implement security systems and redundant backups to maintain data safety
- Write custom scripts to reduce the need for human intervention, Create scalable, automated solutions for our customer base
- Establish multi-platform versions of the software package
- Write tests for existing and created code to ensure compatibility and stability
- Evaluate, recommend, and implement automated test tools and strategies
- Evaluate hardware and software and resolve LAN/MAN/WAN network related problems
- Work closely with senior engineers and other team members to implement best practices and contribute to project success.
Qualifications
- Ability to obtain a federal Public Trust.
- Bachelors or equivalent degree required.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience with AWS.
- Linux, Oracle WebLogic, DevOps tools is plus.
Clearance
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range: $50-60 hourly (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.)
Benefits: Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron’s benefits programs.
Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.
Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients' missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies. Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration & Development, Data Solution & AI, and Enterprise Applications. These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT's experienced workforce and our commitment to ensuring we meet and exceed our clients' expectations.
Company Description
GRIDIRON IT is a Small Business specializing in IT talent search and placement. From executive search to cleared IT professionals, Gridiron IT provides top talent to government agencies, federal contractors, and commercial clients. Building on more than 20 years of recruiting excellence and solid relationships throughout the field, Gridiron IT is a trusted IT staffing resource in the National Capital Area and across the country. We work closely with our clients and consultants to understand their unique needs and make placements that make sense.
Company Description
GRIDIRON IT is a Small Business specializing in IT talent search and placement. From executive search to cleared IT professionals, Gridiron IT provides top talent to government agencies, federal contractors, and commercial clients. Building on more than 20 years of recruiting excellence and solid relationships throughout the field, Gridiron IT is a trusted IT staffing resource in the National Capital Area and across the country. We work closely with our clients and consultants to understand their unique needs and make placements that make sense.