Application Cloud Engineer

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This position involves managing and maintaining cloud-based applications and infrastructure on AWS within a dynamic environment. The focus is on ensuring scalability, performance, and security of cloud systems, requiring collaboration with development, operations, and security teams. The role includes supporting 24/7 production systems and participating in incident response and system recovery efforts.

Responsibilities

  • Provision and manage AWS infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform.
  • Manage Amazon EKS clusters, including provisioning, upgrades, and node group management.
  • Configure and maintain EKS networking components like VPC CNI, security groups for pods, and ingress controllers.
  • Develop and deploy containerized applications using ECS and Lambda across multiple environments.
  • Monitor system health and troubleshoot issues using AWS CloudWatch and other observability tools.
  • Automate daily health checks with AWS CLI or Lambda scripts and report system status.
  • Collaborate with development and DevOps teams to create fault-tolerant, stateless applications.
  • Implement performance and scalability improvements to container environments and orchestration strategies.
  • Support incident management by troubleshooting and resolving cloud, container, and database issues.
  • Maintain and improve deployment pipelines, security, and compliance through automated code scanning and approvals.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 8 years with a Bachelor’s degree, 6 years with a Master’s, or 12 years of experience with a high school diploma/equivalent.
  • At least 3 years of hands-on IT experience with AWS and cloud deployment strategies.
  • Proven experience configuring and managing AWS services such as EKS, Lambda, and ECR.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages including Python, Bash, and Node.js.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD tools like GitHub, GitLab, and Kubernetes.
  • Knowledge of disaster recovery planning and implementation.
  • Relevant AWS certifications (e.g., AWS DevOps Engineer, Solutions Architect Associate).
  • Strong understanding of cloud architecture, autoscaling, load balancing, monitoring, and alerting.
  • Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
  • This position requires eligibility for a U.S. Government security clearance. In accordance with federal law, U.S. citizenship is required.

Publishing Pay Range: $64.00 - $68.00 Hourly

This position is based in the remote US Eastern, Central, or Mountain time zones.

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  • Dice Id: 10112156
  • Position Id: 113655
  • Posted 1 day ago

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About GDH

GDH is a technology workforce solutions provider committed to always giving and delivering more. Better talent. More client and consultant support. Greater service. World-class outcomes. Providing technology staffing, project solutions, and recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), we will be able to deepen our understanding of your business challenges, stay up to date with industry trends, and enhance our ability to create custom solutions to help achieve your business outcomes. We have established ourselves as a trusted partner to countless businesses operating in the communications sector. Our primary goal is to source and recruit the most talented professionals, assemble teams of skilled specialists, create innovative recruitment and professional services strategies that drive growth and foster innovation.

GDH Benefits

GDH offers a range of employee benefits that are designed to promote well-being and help maintain a healthy work-life balance. These comprehensive benefits cover various aspects of an employee's life and aim to enhance their overall experience with the company. Our health benefits include three medical insurance options with access to KISx Card, Zero Card, and HealthJoy concierge services. Other plan offerings include dental, vision, life, disability, supplemental insurance, and pet insurance plans. Enjoy additional perks like holiday pay, 401(k) plan, direct deposit, an employee referral program, work-life balance benefits, a Wellbeats membership, a discounted gym membership program, and more!  For more detailed information on benefits, please go to GDH’s website under the tab for candidates.

GDH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran's status or any other category protected by law. In addition to federal law requirements, GDH Consulting, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities and/or employees. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits and training. Applicants with disabilities that require an accommodation or assistance in applying and/or for interviewing, please contact our HR Department.

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