Java DevOps Engineer

Synergy Business Innovation & Solutions is a premier implementer of cutting-edge software solutions. Synergy brings the experience and expertise necessary to deliver capability that provides tangible ROI to our customers. Synergy’s core areas of expertise are in the fields of Digital Transformation, Cloud Solutions, SaaS and Low-Code/No-Code solutions, Emerging Technologies, Data analytics and Visualization, Information Assurance, and Business Process Re-Engineering.Synergy offers its employees a generous portfolio of core and voluntary benefits including group medical, dental, and vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k) with immediately vested company match, PTO/Sick Leave, 11 paid federal holidays, company paid life, short-term and long-term disability insurance, tuition and training reimbursement, fitness/wellness reimbursement, a referral bonus program, and life management programs.At Synergy, you’ll be challenged and given the opportunity to grow in your career path. In fact, growth is such a big deal to us that you will have dedicated career coaches available for every employee, company-funded certification opportunities, education reimbursement, and a general open-door policy so that you have support when you need it. Our team is eager to learn, fast-paced, and quality-driven—if that sounds like you, Synergy has a position for you! This position is designated as work-from-home. Description:

• Develops applications on Cloud platforms like AWS
• Capable of developing complex solutions on Cloud platforms under minimal direction from a Cloud Architect and/or a Technical Lead.

Essential Functions & Duties:

• 5+ years’ experience in IT Engineering or Software Development preferred 
• 2+ years, direct experience in Cloud technologies preferred 
• Design, develop, tune and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure focused within AWS
• Proven experience with EKS, ECS, AMI, ECR, RDS and other related AWS infrastructure technologies for deployment of an application using Docker container
• Strong expertise with Infrastructure-as-Code and orchestration tools such as Terraform
• Deep understanding of CI/CD pipeline configurations
• Experience using scripting languages such as Python and Bash
• Experience with one or more container tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Design, implement and improve security compliant boundary protection and network infrastructure
• Deep knowledge and experience of different storage and file system technologies
• Experience with networking technologies Load balancer setup, Direct Connect, Transit Gateway, SSL, firewalls
• Understanding of cloud migration procedures and automation within AWS
• Experience developing and updating technical, design and security documentation utilizing AWS Well-Architected Framework
• Act as a cloud Subject Matter Expert for stakeholders and team members
• Team player with excellent communication skills
• Very strong technical curiosity to learn and passionate about new technologies and cloud trends

Skills, Qualifications and Certifications of Best Candidates:

• Understanding of API Gateway technologies and SFTP implementations.
• Deployment experience with Tomcat, JBOSS, Apache, nginx software.
• Experience the with the Atlassian Tool Suite including Confluence, Jira, Crowd, Bitbucket, and Bamboo
• Familiarity with frameworks such as FISMA, FedRAMP, etc. 
• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional 
• AWS Certified Solutions SysOps Administrator / Developer
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Preferred)  

Citizenship or Work Authorization Required:  

• Top Secret Clearance or ability to obtain a Top-Secret Clearance is required 
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Required Education, certification & Experience: 

• A BS degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or Computer Science, from an ABET accredited or CAE designated institution fulfills the educational requirement . 
  Note: The U.S. Department of Education Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs located at https://amspub.abet.org/aps/name-search?searchType=institution identifies accredited postsecondary institutions. In Lieu of education requirement listed, candidate must have the required certification or will obtain required certification within 6 months of the start date. Certification requirement(s) for this role is AN IASAE II certification (CASP+CE, CLSSP associate) or CSSLP. 

Preferred Education & Experience: Commensurate experience in IT and in new and related older technology that directly relates to the required area of expertise.Compensation for roles at Synergy varies depending on a wide variety of