5+ years of experience in cloud technology with a Bachelor's; or 3 years with a Master's; or 9 years relevant experience with a High School Diploma.
Demonstrated experience developing and deploying infrastructure in AWS.
Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and cluster administration.
Proficient in container technologies like Docker/Podman and Kubernetes automation tools.
Strong Linux systems knowledge including shell scripting capabilities.
Excellent problem-solving abilities and written/oral communication skills.
Responsibilities
Contribute to the development of custom software components and integration of open-source code.
Identify and solve complex problems autonomously while aligning with strategic goals.
Enhance and optimize existing code bases as a systems integrator.
Design and implement core architecture from prototypes to operational applications.
Leverage infrastructure as code to manage virtual cloud infrastructure.
Work collaboratively within a hybrid team environment, maintaining flexibility in work schedule.
Benefits
Opportunity to work within a hybrid environment, combining remote flexibility with office collaboration.
Exposure to cutting edge Big Data and cloud technologies.
Potential career development paths, especially regarding security clearances and advanced roles.
Full Job Description
Description
We are looking for a Cloud Platform Engineer with experience in Cloud technology (AWS), programming skills in languages like Python or Go, and a strong Linux foundation. Will significantly contribute to the development of custom software components and integration of open-source code to address complex problems through the use of cutting edge Big Data / Cloud technology. As a result, the candidate will be expected to work autonomously identifying and solving problems quickly while working toward broader strategic goals set by Architects on the team. Work is performed in a hybrid environment with a great team.
Requirements
Essential Job Responsibilities
The ideal candidate is a strong systems integrator with an eye for opportunity to enhance, optimize, or increase robustness of an existing code base.
The candidate should have experience with infrastructure as code and be able to leverage modern tools to define, build and manage virtual infrastructure in the cloud.
Design and implement core architecture and capabilities for software from prototype to operational applications.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Security Clearance - A current U.S. Government Security clearance is not requiredon day 1, but will be processed for one; U.S. citizenship required. Can also consider candidates with current Secret or TS level clearance.
5+ years of experience with Bachelors in related field; OR 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; OR High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
Must have experience developing and deploying infrastructure in AWS.
Experience with Kubernetes (or vendor flavor of Kubernetes), including cluster administration and troubleshooting.
Have a solid understanding of Linux systems, hosts, networks, security, applications and proficiency in shell scripting (Shell/Bash).
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and troubleshoot complex issues
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Must be able to work in a hybrid environment, spending an average of 2 days per week at our San Antonio office. Flexibility is essential to adapt to schedule changes as needed.
Preferred Requirements
Current Secret or TS/SCI level security clearance preferred.
5+ years of experience in Platform Engineering or Software Development (Python or Go) on a Posix-style (Linux or Mac OS) platform.
Experience with writing automation in CI/CD tooling (e.g. Gitlab-CI, Travis-CI, Jenkins, etc.).
Understanding of agile software development methodologies and use of standard software development tool suites. (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, Github, Gitlab, etc.)
Experience with puppet, ansible, maven, virtualization (ovirt, proxmox, vmware, etc).
Prior experience or familiarity with DISA's Big Data Platform or other Big Data systems (e.g. Cloudera CDH Hadoop, MapR Hadoop, Databricks, Apache Spark, etc..) is a plus.
Compensation
Salary at IAMUS Consulting varies based on location, education, skills, experience, as well as contract-specific affordability. The estimated salary range for this position is between $119,000 and $155,000. This estimate is one part of IAMUS Consulting's overall compensation package.
