Security Clearance required:

Do you want to make a difference? 
Cognosante employees are passionate about improving people’s lives. With an innovative mindset and an unwavering commitment to those we serve, we partner with healthcare, civilian and defense agencies to deliver exceptional public services and programs. Our multi-faceted technology and customer experience (CX) solutions achieve program outcomes, solve critical challenges and create meaningful change. Whether we are helping Veterans access healthcare faster, ensuring that members of the military complete their missions safely, or helping people obtain health insurance, our work touches millions of people. Are you ready to make a difference?

Come Join Our Team 
Cognosante is seeking a highly motivated and certified AWS Cloud Engineer to join our team to support a large program team in support of the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA).
 
What is the position? 

The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the fundamentals and best practices associated with the AWS Cloud Platform, including compute, storage, networking, and security services. They will be proficient in Linux administration, with a strong command of command line and scripting languages like Bash and Shell. Additionally, they will demonstrate a solid grasp of infrastructure management principles, including provisioning, configuration management, and orchestration tools such as Ansible, CloudFormation and Terraform. Familiarity with the VA processes and security protocols is a plus, with an understanding of compliance requirements and data security best practices specific to the VA environment.

This is a remote/telework position. 

What will I get to do?  

• Be an advocate for our VA stakeholders and the ultimate beneficiaries of our solution - our Nation’s Veterans 
• Design, deploy, and manage secure and scalable cloud environments on AWS for VA applications
• Perform infrastructure assessments, migrations, and optimizations to ensure cost-effectiveness and high availability
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using tools like CloudFormation, Terraform, and Ansible
• Troubleshoot and resolve operating system and cloud-related incidents to minimize downtime and ensure service continuity
• Maintain a strong security posture by adhering to VA compliance and best practices for IAM and access control
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including system administrators, developers, and VA representatives
• Identify and execute on opportunities for process improvements
• Meet individual potential and performance expectations
• Maintain knowledge of VA rules and regulations
• Ensure compliance with client-driven management and development methodologies/standards including VA DevSecOps (DSO) processes 
• Other duties as assigned by project leadership

What qualifications do I need? 

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electronics engineering, or other engineering or technical discipline   
• 5 years of relevant experience 
• 8 years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for education 
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate (or Professional)
• Proven experience designing, deploying, and managing cloud infrastructure on AWS
• Expertise in Linux administration and scripting (Bash, Shell)
• Strong understanding of infrastructure as code (IaC) principles
• Experience with infrastructure automation tools (Ansible, CloudFormation, Terraform)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a VA NACI clearance
• Availability to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends as required

Candidates that do not meet the minimum qualifications will not be considered. 

What additional characteristics will help me thrive?  

• Familiarity with VA security protocols and compliance requirement
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
• Motivated self-starter that excels in a dynamic, fast-paced environment requiring only limited supervision
• A team player and a consistent, dependable performer, with an excellent work ethic, flexible “can-do” attitude, and a results-driven commitment to success 
• Excellent written and verbal communication, skills 
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task, with strong delegation and follow through 
• Strong prioritization skills, for both individual and teamwork
• Able to manage multiple competing deadlines
• Must be capable of understanding issues and working towards resolution
• Strong creative, analytical, customer service, problem solving, and trouble-shooting skills
• Open to occasional travel (~10% to VA and Cog