AWS DevOps Engineer Team Lead

Position Details:

Job Title: AWS DevOps Engineer Team Lead

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Remote, DC

Revised: 1/13/2025

Dynanet Corporation Overview: 

Dynanet is a small minority-owned business that has been providing IT services to Federal and State customers for more than 25 years. We were established in 1995 to deliver information technology engineering and management services to state and federal governments. Initially focused on IT infrastructure services, the company has expanded its services to include application services, cloud enablement, cybersecurity, automation, and management consulting. Dynanet is appraised on the CMMI ML3 DEV V2.0 rating, highlighting its focus on quality and process improvements. The company's growth and evolution have allowed it to align its expertise with the needs of the federal, state, and IT industries. 

About the Role:

We are looking for a highly skilled AWS DevOps Engineer Team Lead who has working knowledge in all aspects of automation, telecommunications, and IT networks. As an AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Team Lead, you will leverage your strong Linux systems engineering background and expertise in AWS services to ensure efficient and reliable delivery of services. 

Roles & Responsibilities: 

1. Service Delivery:

· Lead efforts to restore service interruptions, troubleshoot, and resolve system failures effectively.

· Fulfill user requests and resolve service-related issues while carrying out routine operational and maintenance tasks.

2. System Design & Implementation:

· Design, implement, and administer robust server systems on Microsoft Windows, Red Hat Linux, and Amazon Linux 2023.

· Analyze system failures to minimize outages and interruptions.

3. CI/CD Automation & Architecture:

· Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using AWS tools (ECS, EKS), CloudFormation, Terraform, and GitLab CI/CD.

· Automate infrastructure deployment and operational tasks to ensure scalability and efficiency.

4. AWS Services Management:

· Manage and optimize AWS services, including EC2, RDS, KMS, WAF, SQS, S3, API Gateway, and SNS.

· Implement best practices for cloud architecture, ensuring performance and cost efficiency.

5. Programming & Scripting:

· Develop scripts and applications using Python, Node.js, and Bash.

· Support website hosting and collaborate on backend systems using languages such as PHP, .NET, or JavaScript.

6. Security & Compliance:

· Perform security vulnerability scanning and management, ensuring compliance with organizational and industry standards.

7. Storage & Recoverability:

Maintain high availability, clustering, and backup systems to ensure system recoverability. 

Required Skills: 

• 8–10 years of experience in Linux systems engineering and DevOps.
• Expertise with Microsoft Windows, Red Hat Linux, and Amazon Linux 2023.
• Proven experience with AWS CI/CD tools (ECS, EKS), CloudFormation, Terraform, and GitLab CI/CD pipelines.
• Proficiency in AWS services such as EC2, RDS, KMS, WAF, SQS, S3, API Gateway, and SNS.
• Programming expertise in Python, Node.js, and Bash scripting, with familiarity in additional languages (e.g., PHP, .NET, JavaScript).
• Experience in security vulnerability scanning and management.
• Strong knowledge of storage, clustering, and backup systems.
• Excellent communication, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional Certification
• Extensive, demonstrated experience and expertise in AWS CI/CD tools (ECS, EKS), CloudFormation, Terraform, and GitLab CI/CD pipelines.

Preferred Skills:

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional certification.
• Familiarity with TIC and IT networks.
• Experience with MySQL and AWS RDS (Aurora experience is a bonus)

Certifications:

• Required: AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional certification
• Preferred: AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional certification

Dynanet Team Requirements and Expectations: 

• Possess Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized with an ability to prioritize, balance, and effectively advance multiple competing priorities in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to interact in a professional and collaborative manner with fellow Dynanet Teammates and the clients, and business partners that we work with.
• Ability and desire to challenge and educate yourself to support and advance IT services delivery in the Federal agencies we serve.
• Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills.
• Respond to team members and client requests via email, MS teams, or other communication means during core business hours.
• Active listening skills to understand clients' needs, and collaboration skills to work with other developers and designers.

Education/Experience Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT or relevant field
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated experience performing server systems design, implementation and administration and analyzing system failures to minimize outages and interruptions
• Experience with AWS services such as SQS, S3, API gateway and SNS
• Current Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) certification
• System engineering experience taking projects from initial concept through planning and implementation
• Working knowledge of SAN, clustering, backup and other enterprise applications to maintain availability and recoverability of systems.
• Good communication skills

Employee Benefits Overview:

• Industry Competitive Compensation
• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Paid Time Off/Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plans with Matching
• Remote Work
• Paid Training
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Development Program