Cloud Engineer

Description

The company is a technology business within a global parent, serving the US federal government with secure cloud platforms. It has over 13,000 people.

The role centers on designing, building and running enterprise-scale cloud infrastructure in classified and sensitive environments.

Work follows Agile delivery. A shared central vision sets direction, while engineers make many technical decisions on their own.

Responsibilities

• Build secure, scalable cloud architectures across several platforms using program templates and proven practice.
• Write and maintain Infrastructure as Code so deployments stay consistent and repeatable.
• Set up and tune cloud security controls and compliance measures.
• Diagnose complex infrastructure problems and improve performance.
• Manage encryption, key management and access controls.
• Watch infrastructure for security threats and carry out fixes.
• Support security audits and compliance reviews for government requirements.
• Write security documentation and operating procedures, and keep up with changing security rules and platform updates.
• Connect multiple cloud platforms and hybrid environments, using the strengths of each provider.
• Keep security and operational practices consistent across platforms.
• Help with migrations and platform optimization work.
• Take part in Agile sprints, standups, retrospectives and planning, delivering quality work as requirements and priorities shift.
• Continuously improve processes, tools and methods.
• Spot infrastructure needs and optimization opportunities early, make technical calls, and explain their impact to stakeholders.
• Lead by example, mentor colleagues, share knowledge across the organization, and promote technical standards.

Requirements

• 3 years of cloud engineering or infrastructure experience.
• 2 years implementing secure cloud architectures for enterprise or government environments.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code and/or DevOps practices.
• Experience with containers and/or orchestration technologies.
• CompTIA Security+ (current) or an equivalent DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification.
• An active TS/SCI clearance or higher is required.
• Bonus: a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, engineering or a related technical field, or 4 years of equivalent work or military service.
• Bonus: AWS Solutions Architect (Associate) certification.
• Bonus: understanding of systems engineering, networking and security.
• Bonus: experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale cloud architecture.
• Bonus: experience with Docker, Kubernetes and container orchestration.
• Bonus: experience with network architecture, including VPC design, hybrid connectivity, security groups and load balancing.
• Bonus: identity and access management across cloud platforms.
• Bonus: proficiency in Python, PowerShell, Bash or similar scripting languages.
• Bonus: experience with configuration management tools such as Ansible, Chef or Puppet.

Conditions

Local law requires a base pay range for roles in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington and the District of Columbia: $106,300 - $206,200 USD.

Actual pay depends on office location, role, skill set and experience level.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis, with no fixed deadline.

The company is committed to a workplace where everyone is respected, feels they belong and has equal opportunity.

Benefits

• A wide variety of benefits is offered, and details are available from the company.
• Hands-on experience, certifications and industry training to help you grow, learn and develop.