Cloud Engineer

Organizational Overview 

Our client is a nationally respected provider of health, science, and technology solutions supporting clients in the government and commercial sectors. They provide comprehensive enterprise information technology, strategic sourcing, and management solutions to DoD and federal civilian agencies in 40 states. 

Position Summary 

Our client is seeking a skilled and DoD cleared Cloud Engineer to support their initiatives in developing and managing cloud-based applications. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in enhancing cloud processes, ensuring that all deliverables meet user acceptance criteria while adhering to security best practices. With a strong background in Azure environments and extensive experience in automation tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, Kubernetes, and Docker, the ideal candidate will be a trusted advisor in implementing industry standards and driving continuous improvement. 

Primary Responsibilities 

• Work with teams to bring continuous improvement to processes and tools 
  
• Ensure work product meets user acceptance criteria 
  
• Manage self-directed assignments 
  
• Meet schedule deadlines and commitments with a high-level of quality of deliverables 
  
• Be a trusted automation and tooling advisor for Cloud and other infrastructure initiatives by providing objective, practical and relevant ideas, insights, and advice 
  
• Recommend and implement industry standards 
  
• Implement and ensure adherence to security practices and incorporate them into the automated pipelines
  

Requirements

Education, Certifications, and Years of Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business or other related scientific or technical discipline 
  
• Certification in one or more cloud environments (Azure or AWS) 
  
• Clearance Requirements - Active DoD Security Clearance of Secret or higher 
  
• 5+ years of DevOps experience 
  
• 3 years of experience with Azure and other Cloud environments 
  
• 3 years of experience with Kubernetes in an Azure cloud environment 
  
• 3 years of experience with application and operating system security 
  

• 3 years’ hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Ansible and Terraform 
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Experience in Agile methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban using tools such as Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket 
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal and collaborative skills, and the ability to communicate strategic information security topics, policies, and standards as well as risk-related concepts to technical and nontechnical audiences at various organizational levels 
  
• Knowledge and experience working in DoD Azure environments preferred 
  

Benefits

Compensation 

Salary Range: $140,000-190,000 
 

The salary range for this position is determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, experience, qualifications, skill level, and location. The final salary offer will fall within this range and will be commensurate with the candidate’s background and the specific demands of the role. 

Benefits 

• PTO and 10 Paid Federal Holidays
  
• Medical/Dental/Vision and Health Savings Account 
  
• Matching 401K 
  
• Health Advocate & Concierge Services! 
  
• Unlimited Job- Related Training & Development! 
  
• Employee Recognition & Incentive Programs! 
  
• Employee Appreciation & Company Sponsored Events! 
  
• Opportunity to work with leading-edge technology! 
  
• Community Outreach & Charity Work! 
  

Physical Demands 

This position primarily involves sedentary work in an office or remote setting. The employee is regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers to operate computers and related equipment, and communicate verbally and in writing. Occasional lifting and carrying equipment up to 25 pounds may be required. The role may also involve bending, reaching, or kneeling when setting up or troubleshooting hardware. Visual acuity is necessary for prolonged use of computer monitors and diagnosing technical issues. 

Our client is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women. Our client is also an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis  of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.