AWS Devops Engineer

AWS Devops Engineer

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated AWS Devops Engineer in Reston, VA

Position Title: AWS Devops Engineer

Location: Reston, VA

Anticipated Start Date: 9/22/2025
Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCForward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 6+ months with possibilities for extension

Job Type: Contract: 40 hrs/week

Payrate - $50 to 54/hr on W2

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and log management. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to streamline deployment processes and ensure system reliability.

Key Responsibilities:

* Design, implement, and manage scalable and secure infrastructure on AWS
* Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab
* Automate infrastructure provisioning using Terraform and CloudFormation
* Collaborate with the Splunk team to deploy applications, manage AWS logs, and support log ingestion and analysis
* Work with development, QA, and operations teams to ensure smooth deployment and integration
* Implement DevOps best practices to improve reliability, scalability, and security
* Maintain documentation and ensure compliance with internal and external standards

Required Skills & Qualifications:

* Strong experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS), including but not limited to:
o EC2 for compute provisioning
o S3 for object storage
o IAM for identity and access management
o CloudFormation for infrastructure as code
o Kinesis and Firehose for real-time data streaming and delivery
o CloudWatch for monitoring, logging, and alerting
o Lambda for serverless computing and event-driven architecture
* Proficiency in GitLab for version control and CI/CD pipeline management
* Hands-on experience with Terraform for infrastructure as code
* Experience working with Splunk for log management, particularly in AWS environments
* Solid understanding of DevOps principles and tools
* Experience with scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or PowerShell
* Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
* Excellent communication and collaboration abilities

Preferred Qualifications:

* AWS Certification (e.g., Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer)
* Familiarity with security best practices in cloud environments

Keywords:

Devops, AWS

Benefits:

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward:
Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled

BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
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Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 243567 when responding to this ad.

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