Title: AWS Cloud Engineer

State Role Title: Info Technology Specialist III

Hiring Range: Commensurate with Experience

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Department of Taxation

Location: Main Street Centre

Agency Website: https://www.tax.virginia.gov/work-with-us

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Taxation’s Office of Information Technology seeks an experienced and motivated Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud Engineer to ensure the efficient operation of Virginia Tax's cloud and on-premise infrastructure. The Cloud Engineer will contribute to the development, maintenance, and security of systems by optimizing performance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.

The ideal candidate will have a firm grasp of emerging technologies, platforms, and applications. This role involves supporting cloud migrations, resolving technical issues, providing application support, performing OS administration tasks, managing network configurations, assisting with datacenter operations, ensuring continuous cloud environment support, security & compliance, while ensuring seamless system integration, all in support of the agency's mission.

This position is located in our Central Office in downtown Richmond, Virginia. 
 
This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule. 
 
The anticipated hiring salary is up to $124,000, commensurate with experience. 

As a member of the Virginia Tax team, you can expect additional benefits such as: 

• Job stability and quality of life! Enjoy your work/life balance with flexible schedule options and up to two days of telework per week. 
• 12 Paid State holidays on top of vacation, sick, volunteer, and personal leave! 
• Comprehensive and affordable health benefits. 
• Got student loans? You may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Participation in the Virginia Retirement System, VA 457 Deferred Comp, and more. 


At Virginia Tax… 

We are dedicated, resourceful individuals who strive to exceed our customers’ expectations. Not only do we serve the public, we are the public. We are a part of a community that cares about and celebrates each other, who promote opportunities for growth within a stable environment, and support a healthy work-life balance.  

What we do matters. So do you.

Minimum Qualifications

Progressive knowledge and experience in Windows and/or Linux server administration

Hands-on experience with core AWS services (EC2, S3, VPC, RDS, Lambda)

Experience with Infrastructure, Code (IaC) tools (CloudFormation, Terraform)

Strong understanding of networking concepts

Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Strong communication and collaboration skills   

Experience with security monitoring tools and best practices

Additional Considerations

AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, AWS Certified Solutions Architect).

Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash).

Experience with compliance standards (SEC530, NIST, IRS 1075, etc.)

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

All Virginia Tax employees must be current with filing their tax returns ensuring they were filed in compliance with established laws, rules and regulations. 
 
Selected candidate(s) will be required to consent to and successfully pass a background investigation which includes fingerprint-based criminal history, tax compliance, and DMV driving record (if applicable) checks. 

 
The selected candidate will be prohibited from performing tax or accounting services for compensation during or outside business hours. 
 
Virginia Tax is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workforce. All qualified applicants are afforded equal opportunities without regard to race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, genetics, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.  
 
Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities, if requested, during the application and/or interview process. If accommodations are needed, please contact Human Resources at (804) 786-3608. 
 
Virginia Tax participates in E-verify. 
 
Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information within the application and/or resume’. 
 

Contact Information

Name: Virginia Tax Talent Acquisition Team 

Phone: 804-786-3608 

Email: hroffice@tax.virginia.gov 

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.