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TLA-LLC

AWS DevOps Engineer

TLA-LLC, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022

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TLA is seeking an experienced and motivated AWS DevOps Engineer to design, implement, and maintain our cloud infrastructure on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) platform. The ideal candidate will be a hands‑on professional with expertise in automation, continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices, and a strong background in managing production‑level AWS environments. This role involves close collaboration with development and operations teams to streamline our software development lifecycle, ensure system reliability, and optimize infrastructure costs and performance.

Key Responsibilities

Design, implement, and manage scalable, highly available, and secure AWS infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles

Develop, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines to automate software delivery processes using tools like Jenkins, AWS Code Pipeline, and GitLab CI

Collaborate with software development and operations teams to ensure seamless integration, smooth deployments, and efficient troubleshooting of production issues

Implement and manage containerization and orchestration using technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes (Amazon ECS/EKS)

Define and deploy systems for monitoring, logging, and alerting on the AWS platform using tools like AWS CloudWatch, Prometheus, and Grafana

Ensure security best practices are integrated throughout the development lifecycle, managing IAM roles and policies, and implementing robust security controls

Troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues across various application domains and platforms, performing root‑cause analysis to prevent recurrence

Evaluate new technology alternatives and vendor products, recommending enhancements for architecture and processes to drive continuous improvement

Manage disaster recovery design and deployment strategies across different regions

Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for systems, processes, and operational procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience

Minimum of 3+ years of hands‑on experience in provisioning, operating, and managing AWS environments

Proficiency in core AWS services including EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, IAM, Lambda, CloudFormation, CloudWatch, and SQS

Demonstrated experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or AWS CloudFormation

Strong scripting and programming skills in languages such as Python, Bash, Shell, or Ruby

Hands‑on experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, AWS CodePipeline) and version control systems (Git/GitHub)

Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)

Strong background in Linux/Unix system administration

Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across cross‑functional teams

Preferred Certifications

AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional

Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or related Kubernetes certification

CompTIA Security+ or other relevant security certifications.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance bonuses

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off and federal holidays

401(k) with company match

Education and certification reimbursement

Training and professional development opportunities

Employee referral bonuses and team events

TLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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