
Senior Systems Engineer, AWS
Dev Technology Group, Inc.
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Texas, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United States
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Senior
Tech Stack
AWSCloudDNSEC2FirewallsPythonTerraform
About the role
- Lead the migration of Windows-based legacy applications, including IIS-hosted services, from on-premises infrastructure to AWS GovCloud.
- Configure and optimize Windows Servers, IIS, and Windows VMs in both on-premises and AWS environments.
- Perform application and dependency mapping to ensure all components are accurately migrated and integrated.
- Design and implement scalable, secure, and cost-effective AWS architectures to replicate or enhance existing capabilities.
- Develop migration roadmaps, cutover strategies, and rollback plans to ensure minimal downtime and business continuity.
- Collaborate with developers, application owners, and security teams to validate performance, compliance, and data integrity.
- Automate infrastructure provisioning and deployment using tools such as CloudFormation, Terraform, and PowerShell.
- Ensure compliance with FedRAMP, FISMA, and other regulatory requirements for AWS GovCloud environments.
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize migrated workloads for performance, cost, and reliability.
- Document migration processes, configurations, and operational procedures for knowledge transfer and support.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.
- 7+ years of experience as a Systems Engineer or similar role, with at least 3+ years focused on AWS cloud architecture and migration.
- Proven experience migrating Windows-based legacy applications and infrastructure into AWS.
- Hands-on expertise in configuring and managing Windows Server, IIS (Internet Information Services), and Windows-based VMs.
- Deep knowledge of AWS GovCloud and its security/compliance requirements.
- Strong experience with AWS services, including EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, IAM, CloudFormation/Terraform, and CloudWatch.
- Background in system integration, application dependency mapping, and performance optimization.
- Proficiency with automation tools and scripting (PowerShell, Python, Bash).
- Solid understanding of networking concepts (DNS, VPNs, firewalls, load balancing) and hybrid cloud connectivity.
- Strong knowledge of security best practices, including IAM, encryption, and compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, FISMA).
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams.
- Strong experience with Jira for team collaboration and task management
- Ability to create clear, structured documentation, including diagrams, workflows, and procedures
- Experience with documentation version control and content governance
- Familiarity with diagramming tools (Visio, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Demonstrated history of creating and maintaining comprehensive technical documentation
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with an eye for operationalizing modernized implementations and system maintainability
- Excellent written communication skills with attention to detail
- Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, accessible documentation for non-technical people
- Collaborative approach to knowledge sharing and team documentation practices
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and documentation practices
- Willingness to mentor team members and share knowledge of the domain and technicalities of work
- Active, or the ability to obtain a DHS Public Trust Clearance
Benefits
- Generous and flexible time-off policy
- Flexible work schedules and telework options, including remote work availability for eligible projects
- Career development opportunities including a mentorship program, technical and management training through Dev University, hands-on learning through DevLab, tuition reimbursement, and paid training opportunities
- Industry-leading benefits including a choice of two health plans that include dental and vision, flexible spending account, commuter benefits, life insurance, and more
- 401K matching with a 5% matching contribution
- Regular team and company social events including our annual party, happy hours, fitness challenges, and more
- A focus on community engagement including company wide support activities, employer match for donations, and time off for volunteer efforts
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Hard skills
AWS cloud architectureWindows ServerIISWindows VMsapplication dependency mappingperformance optimizationautomation toolsscriptingnetworking conceptssecurity best practices
Soft skills
communication skillscollaboration skillsanalytical abilitiesproblem-solving abilitiesorganizational skillsattention to detailmentoringknowledge sharingdocumentation practicesleadership
Certifications
DHS Public Trust Clearance