Senior Software Configuration / Release Engineer (AWS / Terraform) - In - Person Ineterview - G[...]

Position Summary

Location: Hybrid – 2 Days Onsite

Interview: On-site Interview Required

Work Authorization: Permanent Residents Only

Employment Type: Contract (Extension Possible)

Job Overview

We are seeking a Senior Software Configuration / Release Engineer to design, automate, and maintain cloud configuration and infrastructure management processes across AWS environments .

This role plays a key part in ensuring that cloud platforms are secure, compliant, highly available, and well-governed through the implementation of Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automated patching, backup management, and certificate governance .

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

Key Responsibilities

Cloud Configuration & Infrastructure Automation

• Design, implement, and maintain configuration management processes, policies, and standards for AWS environments.
• Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform to automate provisioning and lifecycle management of AWS resources.
• Provision and maintain AWS services including:
• EC2
• S3
• RDS
• IAM
• ACM
• Ensure configuration consistency across Dev, Test, Stage, and Production environments .
• Optimize AWS infrastructure for security, scalability, and reliability .

Release Engineering & AWS DevOps

• Support and maintain CI/CD pipelines using AWS Code Suite :
• CodeCommit
• CodeBuild
• CodeDeploy
• CodePipeline
• Work with DevOps teams to manage:
• Application releases
• Infrastructure deployments
• Rollbacks and configuration updates
• Environment readiness

Backup, Patching & Compliance

• Design and implement automated backup solutions across AWS services.
• Ensure data protection, disaster recovery readiness, and compliance with retention policies.
• Implement automated patch management workflows for cloud infrastructure.
• Conduct periodic audits covering:
• Configuration standards
• Patch levels
• Backup integrity
• Security compliance
• Identify risks and recommend improvements.

Security & Certificate Management

• Manage lifecycle of SSL/TLS certificates including:
• Installation
• Renewal
• Rotation
• Validation
• Maintain secure communication across AWS services.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal security standards .

Documentation, Governance & Knowledge Sharing

• Maintain documentation for:
• Infrastructure architecture
• Terraform modules
• Configuration baselinesEnvironment changes
• Provide guidance and training to team members on:
• Terraform best practices
• AWS infrastructure management
• Backup strategies
• Patch automation
• Certificate management

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to break down complex infrastructure problems
• Experience designing scalable and automated cloud solutions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and documentation abilities
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in fast-paced environments

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
• (or equivalent professional experience)
• 8+ years of configuration management or infrastructure engineering experience
• Strong hands-on experience with:
• Terraform (Infrastructure as Code)
• AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, ACM)
• Experience implementing cloud backup solutions
• Experience designing automated patching workflows
• Expertise in SSL/TLS certificate management and security best practices

Preferred Qualifications

• Scripting experience such as:
• Python
• Bash
• PowerShell
• AWS Certifications (AWS Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, etc.)
• Terraform Certification
• Experience working in State or Local Government environments
• Experience with vendor management or oversight
• Familiarity with Agile delivery tools
• Experience with Organizational Change Management (OCM)