Senior Software Configuration/Release Engineer - Hybrid

Title:                  Senior Software Configuration/Release Engineer - Hybrid

Mandatory skills:

configuration management,
Terraform, IaC methodologies,
AWS services, EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, ACM,
cloud backup solutions, automated patching,
SSL certificate management, TLS certificate management, security,
Python, Bash, PowerShell,
vendor oversight, vendor management,
project management, Agile delivery tools, organizational change management, OCM,
automate provisioning, configuration, lifecycle management,
AWS Code Suite, CodeCommit, CodeBuild, CodeDeploy, CodePipeline, AWS Backup, Patching solutions, AWS infrastructure, patch automation, AWS backup solutions,
data integrity, resiliency, compliance, Manage installation, renewal, rotation, validation, configuration baselines, IaC standards, module usage, environment changes,
cloud configuration, release, infrastructure management processes, backup strategy, certificate governance, configuration management processes

Description:

The Senior Software Configuration/Release Engineer is responsible for designing, automating, and maintaining cloud configuration, release, and infrastructure management processes across client’s AWS environments. This role ensures highly available, secure, compliant, and well-governed cloud platforms through effective automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), patch management, backup strategy, and certificate governance.

The engineer will work closely with DevOps, Security, and Infrastructure teams to support stable, reliable statewide services.

This position is responsible for automating and maintaining cloud configuration and infrastructure processes across client-AWS environments.

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 client 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 the client 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).

Required / Desired Skills:

Skill - Required / Desired - Amount of Experience
The engineer will work closely with DevOps, Security, and Infrastructure teams to support stable, reliable statewide services. - Required - 7 Years
Build, deploy, and enhance Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform to automate provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle management - Required - 3 Years
Support automation pipelines using the AWS Code Suite: CodeCommit, CodeBuild, CodeDeploy, and CodePipeline - Required - 7 Years
Design and maintain automated AWS Backup, Patching solutions to ensure data integrity, resiliency, and compliance with client retention policies. - Required - 7 Years
Manage installation, renewal, rotation, and validation of SSL/TLS certificates across AWS services. - Required - 7 Years
Maintain detailed, accurate documentation of configuration baselines, IaC standards, module usage, and environment changes. - Required - 3 Years
Provide training and guidance to team members on Terraform, AWS infrastructure best practices, backup strategies, patch automation, and certificate - Required - 3 Years

Notes:
Hybrid – in the office 2 days per week
Temp to Hire

VIVA USA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a professional working environment that is free from discrimination and unlawful harassment. The Management, contractors, and staff of VIVA USA shall respect others without regard to race, sex, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical, mental or sensory disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or status as a Vietnam-era, recently separated veteran, Active war time or campaign badge veteran, Armed forces service medal veteran, or disabled veteran. Please contact us at for any complaints, comments and suggestions.

Contact Details :

Account co-ordinator: Nivas Palanisamy, Phone No: , Email:

VIVA USA INC.
3601 Algonquin Road, Suite 425
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
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