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Lead Systems Engineer - Xcellent Technology Solutions
Systems Engineer
Lead Systems Engineer driving cloud‑native migration and modernization for the U.S. Census Bureau, overseeing infrastructure design, automation, and performance optimization using AWS, Azure, Terraform, and Ansible.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Architect and lead the migration of legacy Census applications to cloud‑native environments on AWS and Azure.
- Design, implement, and maintain infrastructure‑as‑code using Terraform and Ansible to ensure repeatable, secure deployments.
- Establish CI/CD pipelines, automate testing, and enforce best practices for continuous delivery and operational excellence.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams—including developers, data scientists, and security specialists—to align system design with business and compliance requirements.
- Provide technical mentorship, conduct code reviews, and drive knowledge‑sharing initiatives across the engineering team.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience designing, deploying, and managing large‑scale cloud infrastructure (AWS and/or Azure).
- Strong proficiency with infrastructure‑as‑code tools such as Terraform and configuration management tools like Ansible.
- Hands‑on experience with Linux/Unix systems, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and CI/CD platforms (Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar).
- Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects, mentor engineers, and communicate complex concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect) or equivalent practical expertise.
Skills
awsazureterraformansiblelinuxcicd