AWS Platform Engineer with Security Clearance

Capgemini Government Solutions (CGS) LLC is seeking highly motivated and experienced AWS Platform Engineers to join our team to support our government clients. The successful applicant will craft, deploy, and optimize cloud-based infrastructure within Amazon Web Services (AWS) in an exceptionally collaborative environment. The chosen candidate can develop their skills, collaborate with a dynamic team, engage with diverse customers, and strengthen CGS' capabilities for client service. Job Responsibilities As an AWS Platform Engineer, you will: Design, implement, and maintain AWS cloud infrastructure using EC2, VPC, RDS, S3, EBS, and IAM. Automate AWS resource provisioning and configuration using Terraform, CloudFormation, and Ansible. Implement standard methodologies for cloud security, such as IAM roles, AWS Shield, AWS Macie, encryption, and FedRAMP compliance. Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, Jenkins, and AWS CodePipeline to streamline deployments. Apply AWS CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and Log Insights for tracking system health, troubleshooting issues, and improving performance. Configure and optimize AWS VPCs, Route 53, Elastic Load Balancers (ELB), and AWS Direct Connect. Support AWS cloud migrations and hybrid environments, integrating with on-premises and multi-cloud architectures. Develop automation scripts using Python, PowerShell, and Bash to improve efficiency and reduce manual workload. Implement AWS backup strategies, including S3 lifecycle policies, AWS Backup, and snapshot automation. Work closely with government agencies, DevOps teams, and security engineers to align AWS solutions with mission objectives. Required Qualifications: U.S. Citizenship is required. Must have an active Top Secret Government Security Clearance. Associate degree or equivalent experience. Minimum 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, or systems administration, with a strong focus on AWS environments. AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate (Preferred) or equivalent AWS certification. Strong knowledge of AWS IAM, encryption, security monitoring, and compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, NIST, DoD security standards). Hands-on experience with Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, GitHub, and AWS DevOps services. Experience working in multi-cloud and hybrid environments integrating AWS, Azure, and on-premise infrastructure. Strong proficiency in AWS networking services (VPC, Route 53, VPN, Direct Connect, and ELB). Proficiency in Python, PowerShell, Bash, and YAML/JSON for cloud automation and system management. Ability to be on-site 5 days a week. Desired Qualifications: Strong communication and team building skills. Experience supporting federal agencies or DoD cloud environments. Hands-on experience with AWS Lambda, Kubernetes (EKS), and microservices architecture. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills for troubleshooting cloud environments. About Capgemini Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem. The Group reported 2024 global revenues of 22.1 billion. Get the future you want Disclaimer All qualified applicants will be considered for employment based on their skills, and merit. 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