Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Cloud Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing cloud-based solutions that enhance our IT infrastructure. This role requires a deep understanding of cloud architecture, virtualization technologies, and system hardening practices. The Cloud Engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the seamless integration of cloud services into our existing systems.
Required Skills:
· AWS professional certification (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, AWS Cloud Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional, etc.)
· 5+ years of experience providing cloud engineering expertise within government contracts
· 3+ years of experience with cloud technologies
· 2+ years of experience with JAVA, Python, or similar programming language
· 2+ years of experience working with Army Defensive Cyber Operations
· 1+ years of experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux running OpenStack
· Hands-on experience with at least one cloud orchestration platform (AWS, Azure, OpenStack, CloudStack)
· Hands-on experience with container orchestration services
· Experience with DoD Secure Cloud Computing Architecture (SCCA) and DoD Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (CC SRG)
· Experience with the Agile software development, integration, and testing
· Demonstrated knowledge of cloud orchestration platforms
· Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
· Knowledge of interpreting architectures and frameworks for cloud infrastructure and services.
· Ability to maintain a DoD TS / SCI Clearance
· CISSP, CISA or equivalent required. (DoD IAM level 3)
Preferred Skills:
· B.S. Computer Science, Electrical or Computer/Electrical Engineering or Information Technology, and/or combination of education and work experience equivalent
· MCSA, Linux+, RHSCA, CCNA or equivalent
· Security+, GSEC, GSNA, CEH or similar certification desirable
· Experience managing and operating cloud orchestration platform(s).
· Experience in designing and implementing a cloud service(s).
· Experience with large scale infrastructure management tools such as: Puppet, Chef, SMS, Satellite, etc.
· Knowledge of interpreted and compiled computer programming languages such as Python, Java, C, Objective C, C++, C Sharp, SQL, Tcl, Perl, PHP. Assembly, CUDA, and GPU language experience desirable.
· Knowledge of advanced computing technologies such as parallel processing, in-memory databases, graph databases and graph theory, machine learning, deep learning, and neural networks.
· Knowledge of network protocols and file format specifications.
· Knowledge of storage systems and storage engineering practices
· Knowledge of capacity management for cloud infrastructures
· Knowledge of application, network, and host level security devices, software, and services
· Demonstrated history in engineering design and implementation
· Demonstrated history in service design and/or delivery
· Demonstrated history in security engineering and concepts
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $160,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Fort Belvoir, VA 22060: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- JAVA, Python, or similar programming language: 2 years (Preferred)
- cloud engineering: 5 years (Preferred)
- Army Defensive Cyber Operations: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- DoD 8570 IAM Level III certification (Preferred)
- AWS Professional Certification (Preferred)
Security clearance:
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $160,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
Compensation Package:
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
