Cloud Developer

About The Company
Amentum is a leading provider of mission-critical solutions and services across defense, government, and commercial sectors. With a strong commitment to innovation, quality, and excellence, Amentum delivers advanced technology solutions that support national security, infrastructure, and environmental initiatives. The company prides itself on fostering a collaborative work environment that encourages continuous learning and professional growth. Amentum's dedication to integrity, diversity, and inclusion ensures that employees are empowered to make meaningful contributions to complex projects that have a lasting impact on society and the world at large.
About The Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to join our dynamic team focused on delivering cloud-based geolocation solutions in near-real-time. This role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable and secure cloud infrastructures primarily on AWS, supporting critical decision-making and operational needs for defense and warfighter applications worldwide. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience with cloud migration, infrastructure automation, and high-availability systems. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions, troubleshoot complex issues, and optimize cloud performance and costs. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge projects that enhance national security and operational effectiveness.
Qualifications
Qualified candidates will have a proven track record with a minimum of 14 years of experience in software engineering and cloud infrastructure management, along with a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related discipline. Substitutions of four additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree are acceptable. Candidates must hold a TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph (FSP). Essential skills include proficiency in provisioning and managing cloud environments, designing secure and scalable architectures, and developing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or AWS CDK. Experience with containerization platforms such as Docker and Kubernetes (EKS, AKS, GKE), as well as programming in Java and React, is required. Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, or OpenSearch, along with disaster recovery and high-availability strategies, is essential. Knowledge of secrets management, cost optimization, troubleshooting networking/security issues, and Linux operating systems is also necessary.
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and maintain cloud infrastructure, including modernization and migration strategies, ensuring systems adhere to best practices and compliance standards.
Create reusable modules such as Helm Charts and Terraform scripts, establishing standards for Infrastructure as Code (IaC) development and maintenance.
Monitor system health and performance using logging and alerting tools, proactively identifying issues and implementing solutions to enhance efficiency and reliability.
Develop and implement failure and recovery strategies, including backup, high availability, and disaster recovery plans, to ensure operational continuity.
Optimize cloud costs through tagging, rightsizing, autoscaling, and budget management, providing detailed usage and cost reports for continuous improvement.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system capabilities, automation, and operational efficiency.
Contribute to documentation efforts, including architecture diagrams, runbooks, operational procedures, and performance metrics, while facilitating knowledge transfer within teams.
Stay current with emerging cloud technologies and industry best practices, recommending enhancements to existing systems and processes.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure issues related to networking, security, and service limits.
Benefits
Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support the health, well-being, and professional development of our employees. Offerings include health, dental, and vision insurance, along with paid time off and holidays. We provide retirement plans, including a 401(k) with company matching contributions, and educational reimbursement programs to foster continuous learning. Parental leave and employee stock purchase plans are available to support work-life balance and financial planning. Additional benefits include disability and life insurance, pet insurance, and tax-saving options. Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements, ensuring flexibility to meet individual needs and circumstances.
Equal Opportunity
Amentum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and respected. Our hiring practices are designed to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, disability, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diversity enhances our ability to innovate and serve our clients effectively. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on their skills, experience, and qualifications, with the understanding that they can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

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