AWS Cloud Systems Engineer

Overview:

BigBear.ai is seeking a skilled AWS Cloud Systems Engineer with expertise in AWS GovCloud to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in the deployment, management, and operation of scalable, highly available AWS infrastructures, with an emphasis on security and compliance within DoD frameworks. The role involves critical responsibilities such as server and service instance creation, networking, software installation, security remediation, and the creation of technical documentation within AWS GovCloud environments.

A remote schedule will initially be implemented through the end of April and will increase to hybrid, with 3 days onsite in Chantilly, VA as the project matures.

What you will do:

Architect and deploy secure and resilient AWS GovCloud infrastructures, focusing on server and service instance creation and configuration

Conduct software installation and updates within AWS GovCloud environments, ensuring compatibility and security

Manage complex AWS networking architectures, ensuring strong security postures and optimal performance

Execute security vulnerability remediation within cloud infrastructures to maintain the highest level of system integrity

Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices with AWS CloudFormation for streamlined infrastructure management

Generate comprehensive technical documentation to capture system designs, configurations, processes, and policies

Provide hands-on support in IL5 and IL6 environments, adhering to stringent security and compliance requirements

What you need to have:

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Information Technology and 2+ years of experience or;Master's Degree and 0 - 2+ years of experience, or;

instead of a Bachelor's degree, 8+ additional years of relevant experience

Clearance: Must possess and maintain an active Secret clearance

CompTIA Security+ certification

AWS certificates are required, i.e. (AWS Solutions Architect (Associate) or AWS SysOps Administrator (Associate))

2+ years of hands-on experience in system engineering

Solid experience with software installations, updates, and security remediation in a cloud environment

Expertise in creating and maintaining technical documentation for systems and processes

Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC), specifically AWS CloudFormation

Extensive knowledge of AWS networking and security services

What we'd like you to have:

Additional AWS or cybersecurity certifications

Experience with other automation and scripting tools

About BigBear.ai:

BigBear.ai delivers AI-powered analytics and cyber engineering solutions to support mission-critical operations and decision-making in complex, real-world environments. BigBear.ai’s customers, which include the US Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, the US Federal Government, as well as customers in manufacturing, healthcare, commercial space, and other sectors, rely on BigBear.ai’s solutions to see and shape their world through reliable, predictive insights and goal-oriented advice. Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, BigBear.ai is a global, public company traded on the NYSE under the symbol BBAI. For more information, please visit: and follow BigBear.ai on Twitter: .

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