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Cloud DevOps Engineer II

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Cloud DevOps Engineer II

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

Around here, we define the future. But we at KBR we share one goal: to improve the world responsibly as a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers.We are currently in the process of extending our IT Infrastructure capabilities to the public cloud. If you are an agile learner, have hands-on experience architecting and implementing secure, reliable & resilient hybrid-cloud solutions and able to function as part of a highly technical, cross functional team, we would like to hear from you.We are currently seeking a dedicated individual to join our team at our Sioux Falls, South Dakota location. This role is primarily on-site, allowing for the full collaboration with our customer and team. We are open to discussing some consideration for remote work as part of our employment package.KBR is an Amazon Web Services (AWS) Partner that is looking for an experienced and motivated Cloud support engineer that enjoys solving problems, working with customers, and has a strong technical background. As an AWS Cloud DevOps Engineer, you will be part of a team responsible for delivering new AWS projects for our customers. The ideal candidate should be a detail-oriented self-starter with independent problem-solving skills, who exhibits excellent verbal and written communication skills.This person will be integrated into a development team to build new cloud architecture designs, resulting in robust, reliable, and secure cloud platform solutions. They will play an integral part in advancing the Cloud eco-system and culture of technical excellence. As part of the team, you will be expected to assist with cloud architecture and implementation efforts, interface with customers, and solve problems for running current and proposed processes on cloud infrastructure.Responsibilities

Architect, design, develop, and implement cost efficient AWS Cloud solutionsParticipate in delivery of new service offerings, working closely with development team to deliver low latency, high performance applicationsAssist in the creation of blueprints for future Cloud topologies (AWS services and interfaces) that minimize costs while maximizing performance, reliability, and manageabilityUse tools to identify and mitigate security vulnerabilitiesInterpret and provide solutions on complex technologies/architecturesCreate automated approaches and scripts for administration tasks where possible and appropriateDevelop, support, and document automated build and configuration management processesGuide and participate in the implementation and coding of the new solutionsTrain and mentor junior engineersDeploy, configure, and manage scaled compute resources, services, platforms, frameworks, and applications in the cloudRequired Education/Certification/Experience Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field6 + years of experience as a Cloud Software Engineer, Systems Administrator, Network Administrator, DevOps Engineer, Security Engineer, or equivalent cloud experience4+ years of DevOps experience with CI/CD pipelines, containers, and automation4+ years of experience implementing and administering AWS services including EC2, Lambda, ELB, S3, IAM, RDS, CloudFront, CloudWatch, and CloudFormation, etc.Strong understanding of AWS Security and Network controlsExperience with Terraform, CloudFormation, CDK, or other IaC toolExperience with Ansible, Chef, Puppet, or other configuration management toolExperience with one or more scripting languages like Python, Bash/Shell, or PowerShellGeneral understanding of compliance around FedRAMPStrong technical documentation skillsProven ability to work across teamsExcellent verbal and written communication and influencing skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environmentThe ability to work in a fast-paced team environmentStrong aptitude to learn and passion for problem solvingPreferred Education/Certification/Experience

Ability and discipline to work and succeed in a fast pace and organizationally complex environment, to effectively adapt to rapidly changing technologyAbility to work independentlyStrong presentation skills (MS Visio, MS PowerPoint)Understanding of Automation and Continuous Integration & Deployment (CI-CD)Experience in design and implementing secure cloud application environmentsStrong self-awareness and self-motivation4 years in a customer facing roleAWS Professional Certification or equivalentSpecial Requirements

Three years of continuous residency in the US for issuance of a Government Security credentialThe candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a national agency check and background investigation after hire to obtain a badge for government facility access and user accountKBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.KBR partners with several other companies

KBR partners with several other companies to fulfill its requirements as a government contractor. The selected subcontracting companies align their benefits as closely as possible to those above.Inclusion and Diversity at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer. We Deliver - Together.KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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