Senior Software Configuration/Release Engineer

InterSources Inc.

Atlanta, GA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3), Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Auditing, Automation, Bash Scripting, Best Practices, Change Management, Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Configuration Management, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Detail Oriented, DevOps, Digital Certificates, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), High Availability, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, Information Technology Consulting, International Electro-Technical Commission (IEC), Internet Security, Local Government, Management Strategy, Online Marketing, Oracle, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Project/Program Management, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Quality Assurance, Release Management/Engineering, SSL-TLS (Secure Socket Layer - Transport Layer Security), Scripting (Scripting Languages), Security Infrastructure, Software Configuration Management, Software Development, Software Patches, State Government, Strategic Planning, System Integration (SI), Team Player, Testing, Theater Production, Training/Teaching, User Experience Design (UXD), User Interface Design, Web Programming, Windows PowerShell, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Atlanta, GA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Title:Senior Software Configuration/Release Engineer
Location:Atlanta GA 30030
On-site/Remote/Hybrid: Hybrid (2 days/week onsite)
Duration: 7 Months
Interview Process: 1-2 Round (In-Person Interview)

This position is responsible for automating and maintaining cloud configuration and infrastructure processes across GTA-AWS environments.

The Senior Software Configuration/Release Engineer is responsible for designing, automating, and maintaining cloud configuration, release, and infrastructure management processes across GTA's AWS environments. This role ensures highly available, secure, compliant, and well-governed cloud platforms through effective automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), patch management, backup strategy, and certificate governance.
The engineer will work closely with DevOps, Security, and Infrastructure teams to support stable, reliable statewide services.

Job Description:
Responsibilities
Cloud Configuration & Infrastructure Automation
  • Develop, implement, and maintain configuration management processes, policies, and standards for AWS environments.
  • Build, deploy, and enhance Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform to automate provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle management of AWS resources (e.g., EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, ACM).
  • Manage and optimize multiple environments (Dev, Test, Stage, Prod) ensuring configuration consistency and security.
Release Engineering & AWS DevOps
  • Support automation pipelines using the AWS Code Suite: Code Commit, Code Build, CodeDeploy, and CodePipeline.
  • Work closely with DevOps teams to support release activities, deployments, rollbacks, configuration updates, and environment readiness.
Backup, Patching & Compliance
  • Design and maintain automated AWS backup solutions to ensure data integrity, resiliency, and compliance with state retention policies.
  • Implement automated patching workflows for cloud infrastructure to maintain required security and compliance posture.
  • Conduct periodic audits of environment configuration, patch levels, backup integrity, and certificate compliance; recommend and implement improvements.
Security & Certificate Management
  • Manage installation, renewal, rotation, and validation of SSL/TLS certificates across AWS services.
  • Ensure secure communication configurations and alignment with state and federal security requirements.
Documentation, Governance & Training
  • Maintain detailed, accurate documentation of configuration baselines, IaC standards, module usage, and environment changes.
  • Provide training and guidance to team members on Terraform, AWS infrastructure best practices, backup strategies, patch automation, and certificate management.

Core Competencies
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with a proactive approach to cloud optimization.
  • Ability to break down complex problems, create tactical plans, and contribute to strategic improvements.
  • Attention to detail with strong diagnostic and problem-investigation abilities.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong organizational and planning abilities.
  • Self-motivated, collaborative, and able to work in fast-paced environments.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field; or equivalent professional training, certification, or experience.
  • Eight (8) years of configuration management experience, including:
    • Proficiency with Terraform and IaC methodologies
    • Hands-on experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, ACM)
    • Experience with cloud backup solutions and automated patching
    • Expertise in SSL/TLS certificate management and security best practices

Preferred Qualifications
  • Scripting experience (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell) for automation within AWS/Terraform.
  • AWS Certification(s) and/or Terraform Certification.
  • Experience working with state or local government environments.
  • Experience with vendor oversight or management.
  • Experience with project management or Agile delivery tools.
  • Experience with organizational change management (OCM).

Skills:
The engineer will work closely with DevOps, Security, and Infrastructure teams to support stable, reliable statewide services. Required 7 Years
Build, deploy, and enhance Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform to automate provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle management Required 3 Years
Support automation pipelines using the AWS Code Suite: CodeCommit, CodeBuild, CodeDeploy, and CodePipeline Required 7 Years
Design and maintain automated AWS Backup, Patching solutions to ensure data integrity, resiliency, and compliance with state retention policies. Required 7 Years
Manage installation, renewal, rotation, and validation of SSL/TLS certificates across AWS services. Required 7 Years
Maintain detailed, accurate documentation of configuration baselines, IaC standards, module usage, and environment changes. Required 3 Years
Provide training and guidance to team members on Terraform, AWS infrastructure best practices, backup strategies, patch automation, and certificate

About Us:
InterSources Inc, is a Small, Woman, and Minority-Owned Business Enterprise, ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2 Type 2 certified company with massive 18+ years of diversified experience in providing IT Consulting Services, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Application Development, Cloud Services, Cybersecurity, Digital Marketing, ERP Management, Custom Software Development, Web Development, UI/ UX Design, System Integration, QA Support etc. We make reasonable accommodations for clients and employees, and we do not discriminate based on any protected attribute including race, religion, color, national origin, gender sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or marital status. We also are a Google Cloud and Oracle partner company.

About the Company

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InterSources Inc.

It’s all about harnessing the real power of data. InterSources Inc was founded in 2007 providing intelligent data solutions to clients across industries and geographies.

Over the years, we have built products on Business Intelligence & Big Data platform simplifying and transforming the way business intelligence and real-time data analytics empower Corporations and end-users using Softwares like Tableau, Business Objects, MicroStrategy, etc.

In the process, we have enabled companies to use data analytics to help better understand, predict and influence consumer behavior, identify new market opportunities as they emerge, provide to users the data they need, alert the user when and why key business metrics have changed and enable them to make smart decisions.

COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Computer/IT Services
FOUNDED
2007
WEBSITE
https://www.intersourcesinc.com/