We are seeking a
Cloud Engineer to join one of our Prime Contracts supporting the Government's Corporate Management Services (CMS) organization. In this role, you will help design, modernize, secure, and sustain the enterprise applications and platforms that keep the organization operating every day. Working alongside experts in software engineering, cloud computing, DevSecOps, systems engineering, user experience, and enterprise platforms, you'll help modernize legacy systems, automate business processes, integrate commercial technologies, and deliver innovative solutions that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance the user experience.
- Assess existing capabilities, identify opportunities to expand DevOps adoption, and develop effective approaches for transitioning applications and capabilities into cloud environments as needed.
- Analyze existing capabilities to identify data migration, software modification, legal, security, and compliance requirements associated with cloud transformation efforts.
- Collaborate closely with System Administrators to plan, prioritize, and coordinate day-to-day technical activities supporting cloud conversion and system operations.
- Leverage experience with Ansible and other automation and configuration management tools to streamline system administration, deployment, and operational tasks.
- Plan, test, and deploy system security patches, kernel updates, and software upgrades using established patch management and configuration management tools.
- Engage in the design, development, and testing of software changes required to transition capabilities to the cloud, adhering to the approach and technical direction selected.
- Develop, test, and coordinate deployment plans to implement application and infrastructure changes seamlessly within cloud environments.
- Apply cloud engineering expertise to integrate modified capabilities into cloud environments while optimizing system performance, reliability, automation, and resource utilization.
Technology Stack- AWS
- Ansible
- Docker
- ElasticSearch
- Terraform
- Jenkins
- Linux
- Windows
- GitLab
Required Qualifications:- TS/SCI with Polygraph
- A bachelor's degree in IT and three (3) years of experience in software development/engineering. Four (4) additional years of software development experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
- Two (2) years' experience with cloud technologies.
- Experience managing and optimizing DevOps practices within a project or organization
- In-depth understanding of DevOps principles, tools, and methodologies, with a focus on driving efficiency and continuous improvement.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
- Experience with Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Deployment (CD) processes for automation.
- Experience developing and updating technical documentation.
- Experience with agile development methodologies.
Desired Qualifications:- Relevant certifications in DevOps and related technologies are highly desirable.
- Experience the with the Atlassian Tool Suite including Confluence & Jira
- Experience managing systems hosted in virtual environments such as AWS.
The estimated salary range for this position is between $150,000-$200,000 (annualized USD). This range reflects the typical pay for the role and is one part of the company's comprehensive compensation package. Actual salaries are influenced by several factors, such as location, the individual's education, skills, experience, and competencies, as well as contract affordability and organizational needs.
What's in It for You?Flexible work environment
A team mentality - work with friendly, like-minded professionals
Work with innovative, cutting edge technologies
Enjoy extremely competitive compensation and benefits
A work-life balance you can count on
Opportunities to grow and advance your career on our dime
The Benefits You Get with FreedomAmazing benefits including matching 401k, fully paid medical, and more
Generous paid time off - including paid site closure days
Competitive salary offerings
Paid training and tuition reimbursement
Referral bonuses
Fully paid life and disability
Annual logo wear allowance
Company sponsored events (game nights, holiday party, summer party, happy hours)
