AWS Cloud Systems Engineer, Senior

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 a robust background 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 August 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, Information Technology and 5+ years of experience, or;
  • Associates Degree and 7+ years of experience, or;
  • Master's Degree and 3+ years of experience, or;
  • PhD and some professional experience
  • (in lieu of Bachelor's degree, 9+ years of relevant experience)
• Clearance: must possess and maintain active Secret level clearance
• CompTIA Security+ certification
• AWS certificates are required, i.e. (AWS Solutions Architect (Associate) or AWS SysOps Administrator (Associate))
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in the 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: http://bigbear.ai/ and follow BigBear.ai on Twitter: @BigBearai.

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, Information Technology and 5+ years of experience, or;
  • Associates Degree and 7+ years of experience, or;
  • Master's Degree and 3+ years of experience, or;
  • PhD and some professional experience
  • (in lieu of Bachelor's degree, 9+ years of relevant experience)
• Clearance: must possess and maintain active Secret level clearance
• CompTIA Security+ certification
• AWS certificates are required, i.e. (AWS Solutions Architect (Associate) or AWS SysOps Administrator (Associate))
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in the 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