AWS Cloud Infrastructure Engineer – RPA Operations

About this role

This position may be filled prior to the posted deadline. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Tuknik Government Services, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking an AWS Cloud Infrastructure Engineer – RPA Operations with a Secret security clearance to support TGS and our government customer. The position is remote.
Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement.
The AWS Cloud Infrastructure Engineer - RPA Operations will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the organization's Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud infrastructure that supports Robotic Process Automation (RPA) operations, specifically in UiPath RPA software. This role serves as the technical expert for all AWS-related services utilized by RPA customers, ensuring secure, scalable, and highly available virtual infrastructure for automation workloads. The position requires deep expertise in AWS services, virtualization technologies, security management, and container orchestration. The ideal candidate will manage complex cloud environments including virtual machines, AWS Workspaces, Hardware Security Modules (HSM), and certificate management systems while maintaining strict security protocols for Non-Person Entity (NPE) credentials and unattended automation infrastructure. This role combines cloud architecture, systems administration, security management, and DevOps practices with specialization in System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) and Kubernetes orchestration. The engineer will work closely with RPA development teams, security personnel, and end-users to ensure optimal performance, security, and accessibility of cloud resources that enable enterprise-wide automation capabilities. Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to:
AWS Infrastructure Management & Administration:

• Design, deploy, and maintain AWS cloud infrastructure supporting RPA/UiPath customer operations

• Create and manage virtual machines (EC2 instances) optimized for unattended automation workloads

• Configure and maintain AWS Workspaces for RPA developers and automation operators

• Implement and manage AWS services including but not limited to: EC2, VPC, S3, IAM, CloudWatch, CloudFormation, Systems Manager, and CloudTrail

• Monitor cloud resource utilization, performance metrics, and costs; optimize infrastructure for efficiency

• Implement and maintain backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions for RPA infrastructure

• Manage cloud networking configurations including VPCs, subnets, security groups, routing tables, and network ACLs

• Ensure high availability and fault tolerance of critical RPA infrastructure components

• Plan and execute infrastructure scaling activities to meet growing automation demands

• Perform system maintenance, patching, and updates across cloud environments

Security & Certificate Management:

• Manage AWS Hardware Security Module (HSM) or similar infrastructure for secure operations

• Implement and maintain digital certificate lifecycle management for RPA operations

• Configure and manage Non-Person Entity (NPE) credentials for unattended automation processes

• Establish secure credential storage, rotation, and access procedures using AWS HSM or similar and Secrets Manager

• Implement and enforce security best practices for cloud infrastructure and automation workloads

• Manage Identity and Access Management (IAM) policies, roles, and permissions for RPA services

• Configure and monitor security controls including encryption at rest and in transit

• Conduct security assessments and implement remediation measures for identified vulnerabilities

• Maintain compliance with organizational cybersecurity policies and federal security standards

• Manage PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) components and certificate authorities for automation environments

• Coordinate with security teams on audits, compliance requirements, and security incidents

Systems Management & Configuration:

• Administer System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) for endpoint management and software distribution

• Deploy and manage applications, updates, and configurations across virtual infrastructure using SCCM

• Maintain SCCM infrastructure including site servers, distribution points, and management points

• Create and maintain SCCM task sequences, packages, and deployment collections

• Monitor system compliance and remediate configuration drift

• Integrate SCCM with cloud services for hybrid environment management

• Troubleshoot SCCM-related issues and optimize performance

Container Orchestration & Kubernetes Management:

• Design, deploy, and manage Kubernetes clusters

• Configure and maintain Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) or equivalent container platforms

• Develop and manage container images, pods, services, and deployments

• Implement container security best practices and vulnerability scanning

• Monitor cluster health, resource utilization, and application performance

• Troubleshoot container and orchestration issues

• Implement CI/CD pipelines for container deployments

User Support & Documentation:

• Provide technical support to RPA customers for AWS infrastructure access and usage issues

• Troubleshoot and resolve virtual infrastructure problems including connectivity, performance, and configuration issues

• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for AWS infrastructure procedures and configurations

• Document step-by-step procedures for NPE credential acquisition and setup in AWS environments

• Develop user guides for accessing and utilizing AWS Workspaces and virtual machines

• Maintain runbooks for common administrative tasks and troubleshooting scenarios

• Conduct knowledge transfer sessions with team members…