Overview
Remote
USD 50.00 - 55.00 per hour
Contract - W2
Skills
ProVision
Terraform
Management
Version Control
YAML
JSON
Command-line Interface
Reporting
Infrastructure Architecture
Amazon ECR
Collaboration
Scalability
Testing
Promotions
Failover
Regulatory Compliance
RPO
Recovery
Orchestration
Database
Incident Management
Workflow
Scripting
Python
Bash
Node.js
Continuous Delivery
GitLab
Continuous Integration
Disaster Recovery
Cloud Computing
Amazon Web Services
DevOps
Cloud Architecture
Load Balancing
Communication
Analytical Skill
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Job Details
Description:
Peraton is seeking a skilled and motivated Application Cloud Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining cloud-based applications and infrastructure on AWS. You will work closely with development, operations and security teams to ensure the scalability, performance and security of cloud applications.
Fully Remote Role
Rate: $50-$55/hr. W2
Responsibilities:
? Provision and manage AWS infrastructure using infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform and CloudFormation
? Monitor and troubleshoot production systems using AWS CloudWatch and other observability tools
? Collaborate with developers to containerize and deploy applications using ECS and Lambda
? Deploy applications across multiple environments (dev, staging, prod) and ensure consistency and stability
? Monitor deployments and system health using CloudWatch and other tools
? Implement rollback strategies and manage version control during deployments
? Troubleshoot and resolve deployment issues and improve pipeline performance and reliability
? Proficient with Python, Bash, YAML/JSON, Node.js, Lambda functions
? Perform daily health checks using AWS CLI or scheduled Lambda scripts to check health and log/report results
? Document deployment processes and infrastructure architecture
? Familiarity with image registries like Amazon ECR and CI/CD pipelines for container deployment
? Collaborate with development team and DevOps teams to ensure applications are stateless and fault-tolerant
? Implement enhancements to containerized environments on ECS, focusing on scalability, performance and observability
? Enhance container orchestration strategies, including auto-scaling, rolling deployments and upgrades
? Support feature branch testing, merge request validation and artifact promotion workflows
? Ensure pipeline security and compliance through automated code scanning and approval gates
? Responsible for remediation of OS-level, container and dependent vulnerabilities
? Orchestrate failover and restoration of ECS/ EKS services, Lambda functions, databases and other infrastructure components
? Test and document regional failover playbooks and recovery runbooks
? Ensure compliance with RTO (Recovery Time Objective) and RPO (Recovery Point Objective) requirements
? Participate in on-call rotations to support 24/7 production systems and respond to incidents as they arise
? Diagnose and resolve production issues related to cloud services, container orchestration, databases and CI/CD pipelines
? Follow and improve incident response playbooks, escalation procedures and communication workflows
? Automate common operational tasks and improve alert accuracy to reduce on-call fatigue
? Log incidents, changes, and operational metrics in tracking systems
Experience Requirements:
? 5+ years of IT experience. 2+ years of hands-on experience with AWS and cloud-based deployment strategies
? Proficient in scripting languages like Python, Bash and Node.js.
? Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (GibHub, GitLab, Kubernettes, DevOps, CI)
? Knowledge of disaster recovery planning and implementation
? AWS or relevant Cloud certifications (AWS DevOps Engineer, Solutions Architect Associate)
? Solid understanding of cloud architecture principles, autoscaling strategies and load balancing
? Proficient with monitoring, alerting and logging tools
? Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical and non-technical stakeholders
? Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
? Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearanc
Education Requirements:
? BA/BS in IT, Computer Science or related field (or equivalent work experience may be accepted in lieu of the degree)
Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.
W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
Please be advised- If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please confirm that they have an Eliassen.com email address and never provide personal or financial information to anyone who is not clearly associated with Eliassen Group. If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact
About Eliassen Group:
Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate.
Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.
Don't miss out on our referral program! If we hire a candidate that you refer us to then you can be eligible for a $1,000 referral check!
Peraton is seeking a skilled and motivated Application Cloud Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining cloud-based applications and infrastructure on AWS. You will work closely with development, operations and security teams to ensure the scalability, performance and security of cloud applications.
Fully Remote Role
Rate: $50-$55/hr. W2
Responsibilities:
? Provision and manage AWS infrastructure using infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform and CloudFormation
? Monitor and troubleshoot production systems using AWS CloudWatch and other observability tools
? Collaborate with developers to containerize and deploy applications using ECS and Lambda
? Deploy applications across multiple environments (dev, staging, prod) and ensure consistency and stability
? Monitor deployments and system health using CloudWatch and other tools
? Implement rollback strategies and manage version control during deployments
? Troubleshoot and resolve deployment issues and improve pipeline performance and reliability
? Proficient with Python, Bash, YAML/JSON, Node.js, Lambda functions
? Perform daily health checks using AWS CLI or scheduled Lambda scripts to check health and log/report results
? Document deployment processes and infrastructure architecture
? Familiarity with image registries like Amazon ECR and CI/CD pipelines for container deployment
? Collaborate with development team and DevOps teams to ensure applications are stateless and fault-tolerant
? Implement enhancements to containerized environments on ECS, focusing on scalability, performance and observability
? Enhance container orchestration strategies, including auto-scaling, rolling deployments and upgrades
? Support feature branch testing, merge request validation and artifact promotion workflows
? Ensure pipeline security and compliance through automated code scanning and approval gates
? Responsible for remediation of OS-level, container and dependent vulnerabilities
? Orchestrate failover and restoration of ECS/ EKS services, Lambda functions, databases and other infrastructure components
? Test and document regional failover playbooks and recovery runbooks
? Ensure compliance with RTO (Recovery Time Objective) and RPO (Recovery Point Objective) requirements
? Participate in on-call rotations to support 24/7 production systems and respond to incidents as they arise
? Diagnose and resolve production issues related to cloud services, container orchestration, databases and CI/CD pipelines
? Follow and improve incident response playbooks, escalation procedures and communication workflows
? Automate common operational tasks and improve alert accuracy to reduce on-call fatigue
? Log incidents, changes, and operational metrics in tracking systems
Experience Requirements:
? 5+ years of IT experience. 2+ years of hands-on experience with AWS and cloud-based deployment strategies
? Proficient in scripting languages like Python, Bash and Node.js.
? Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (GibHub, GitLab, Kubernettes, DevOps, CI)
? Knowledge of disaster recovery planning and implementation
? AWS or relevant Cloud certifications (AWS DevOps Engineer, Solutions Architect Associate)
? Solid understanding of cloud architecture principles, autoscaling strategies and load balancing
? Proficient with monitoring, alerting and logging tools
? Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical and non-technical stakeholders
? Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
? Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearanc
Education Requirements:
? BA/BS in IT, Computer Science or related field (or equivalent work experience may be accepted in lieu of the degree)
Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.
W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
Please be advised- If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please confirm that they have an Eliassen.com email address and never provide personal or financial information to anyone who is not clearly associated with Eliassen Group. If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact
About Eliassen Group:
Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate.
Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.
Don't miss out on our referral program! If we hire a candidate that you refer us to then you can be eligible for a $1,000 referral check!
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