Job Description :
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2 Submittals - Market-rate compensation package
Anticipated Start/End Date: July 1st to 12/31/2025, with possibility to extend additional years.
On-Site Required First 2 Weeks ? Optional remote after 2 weeks for exceptionally qualified applicants.
Qualified candidates will be responsible for providing these requirements with minimal supervision and support.
Overview
DFA is migrating the Arkansas Integrate Revenue System Tax (AIRS Tax) and Driver Services/Motor Vehicle (AIRS DSMV) COTS systems from the current on premise data center to the AWS Cloud environment.
The DFA AWS Cloud Solutions Engineer is responsible for configuration, migration, modification, support and management of these very large systems in the AWS Cloud for the AIRS Service Center.
Roles and Responsibilities
? Provide primary operational support and engineering for the public cloud platform, and debug and optimize systems and automate routine tasks.
? Plan, design, and implementation of workload migrations from on premises to AWS Cloud.
? Configure, monitor and assist with the maintenance and support of the infrastructure environment within the AWS environment.
? Configure, tune, and maintain AWS services like CloudWatch, CloudTrail, GuardDuty, Security Hub, Systems Manager, Network Firewall, WAF, Security Group, Tagging, Network ACL?s and Routing Tables.
? Setup and maintain Gateway Load Balancer and Transit Gateway.
? Setup and maintain VPC?s in different Availability Zones, including WFCS and SQL installations and HAG.
? Setup and maintain backup solutions using AWS native services. This includes EC2 instances, FSX Servers, various S3 storage types, AMI, and Infrastructure as Code scripts using CDK in Typescript.
? Configure, automate, and monitor AWS CloudWatch alarms and notifications for system(s) health checks.
? Design, develop and maintain Executive Level dashboards for system(s) utilization, health, and cost.
Setup and maintain security using tools like AWS Guard, AWS OU, IAM, CrowdStrike, and Tenable.
? Environment hardening to meet compliance requirements and configuration rules for Pub 1075, PII, and NIST frameworks.
? Collaborate with other IT resources and vendors to resolve application and/or infrastructure related issues to the existing AWS environment.
? Maintain technical documentation of the existing AWS environment related to storage, backups, & patching.
? Participate in the selection of new technologies while maintaining departmental information technology and security standards.
? Effectively communicate with Management, co-workers, and business partners.
? Perform other duties as assigned.
Hands-on experience migrating/implementing significant applications on AWS Cloud platforms
Required
4
Years
AWS web environment design and build experience, which includes AWS services like EC2, ELB, Systems Manager, FSX, SES, SNS and S3
Required
4
Years
Experience using AWS security solutions such as WAF, Network Firewall, Security Group, Tagging, Network ACL?s, Routing Tables, Gateway Load Balancer
Required
4
Years
Experience using Internet Gateway, AWS Guard, SecurityHub and GuardDuty
Required
4
Years
Experience with high volume, mission critical applications and their interdependencies with other applications and databases
Required
4
Years
Infrastructure to Code scripting using CDK in Typescript, Cloud Formation, and AMI
Required
4
Years
Monitoring, maintenance, and support of the infrastructure within AWS environments
Required
4
Years
Experience using monitoring solutions like CloudWatch and CloudTrail
Required
2
Years
Experience configuring CrowdStrike and Tenable
Required
2
Years
Experience and knowledge of AWS network-level logging configuration and management
Required
4
Years
Configuration and maintenance of AWS dashboards
Required
4
Years
Experience with all facets of IT including Networking, DB Systems, Security, DevOps, Backup, DR and modern development methodologies
Required
4
Years
Experience designing and implementing common shared services across enterprise applications
Required
4
Years
Strong analytical skills and ability to resolve complex business/IT problems
Required
4
Years
Microsoft Windows Server System Administrator experience
Required
GenTax architecture and application maintenance experience
Desired
Familiarity with industry security standards and best practices (PUB1075, FIPS, CIS, NIST, PII)
Highly desired
Strong communication skills, both oral and written
Highly desired
Availability to provide 24 hour support
Highly desired
Experience using Incident Management software solutions like Jira
Highly desired
AWS Solutions Architect certification
Highly desired
Why Work with Us
Benefits
At Cook Systems, we don't just offer jobs we build futures. Our team is the heart of everything we do, and we're committed to supporting you with benefits that go beyond the basics. We want you to feel secure, valued, and empowered from the very beginning of your journey with us. When you join Cook Systems, here's what you can look forward to:
Your Health, Your Way: Choose from two comprehensive medical plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield, complete with dental and vision coverage. With access to one of the nation's largest networks, you'll get the care you need for yourself and your family wherever life takes you.
Peace of Mind, Every Step of the Way: Protect what matters most with life, critical illness, and accident insurance through Unum. Because your loved ones deserve security no matter what the future holds.
Flexibility for Life's Needs: Save money and plan ahead with a Flexible Spending Account and Daycare FSA through Navia, helping you manage healthcare and dependent care expenses on your terms.
Bridging the Gaps: Unexpected costs? No problem. Our Health Gap Insurance through Sunlife helps ensure you're covered when it counts.
Your Future Starts Now: Dream big with our 401(k) retirement plan through The Standard. After just six months, you will be eligible to participate, because your future deserves a strong foundation.
At Cook Systems, you're not just another employee you're family. Here, your ideas matter, your contributions shine, and your career will thrive. Together, we innovate, grow, and celebrate success every step of the way. Are you ready to be part of something bigger? Let's build the future together at Cook Systems.