Kadiak, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking an AWS Engineer with a TS/SCI security clearance to support Kadiak and our government customer at Clarksburg, WV. This is a hybrid position, requires 3days onsite, 2days telework. 
 
We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of cloud platforms, automation tools, and infrastructure as code, with a passion for problem-solving and delivering efficient solutions to support existing IT application software on Unclassified, Secret and Top-Secret enclaves.

Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• In-depth knowledge of platforms like AWS including services like EC2, S3, Lambda, VPC, etc.
• AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified SysOps Associate) are a plus.
• Windows and/or Linux background preferred
• More specifically the person selected should be able to do some or all of the following:
• Windows Administration
• Proficient in managing users, groups, and policies within Active Directory.
• Ability to automate administrative tasks using PowerShell scripting.
• Experience in installing, configuring, and updating Windows Server environments.
• Knowledge of DHCP, DNS, and file/print services in Windows environments.
• Understanding of Windows security features, including firewalls and access controls.
• Ability to learn custom in house applications to provide Application Support, especially in case of a disaster recovery scenario.
• Monitor and troubleshoot application dataflows with tools such as Splunk and CloudWatch.

Infrastructure as Code (IaC):

• Implement and manage infrastructure as code using AWS CloudFormation.
• Ensure version control and proper documentation of AWS infrastructure code.
• Monitoring and Performance Optimization using tools (e.g., CloudWatch, Prometheus, Splunk).
• Implement monitoring and logging solutions using AWS CloudWatch and other relevant tools.
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, optimize resource utilization, and ensure system scalability.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• 3+ years experience with Python or Typescript/Javascript
• Experience integrating multiple 3rd party libraries together
• Experience being in a continuous integration and continuous deployment process
• Understanding of security vulnerabilities/compliance
• Understanding of basic web application architecture

Additional Requirements:

• 2+ years related experience with AWS, GCP, or Azure
• Experience with AWS (e.g., CloudFormation, Lambda, Step Functions, SDK/boto3)
• Experience in continuous integration technology (e.g. GitLab, GitHub, Azure Devops)
• Must be able to obtain and maintain TS/SCI clearance with Poly
• Ability to work on-site in Clarksburg, WV (3 days per week)
• Strong documentation and communication abilities
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field

Clearance Requirement:

• TS/SCI security clearance 

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply for a position on our website, please get in touch with Heaven Wood via e-mail at [email protected] or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodations.
 
Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.
 
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