Ability to obtain a U.S. government Security Clearance
BS Degree in IT or related field with 2 years of IT experience
8+ years of experience in architecting and implementing cloud solutions
Deep expertise in AWS and cloud platforms
Proficient with Git SCM providers like GitHub and GitLab
Experience in Agile systems development
Skilled in infrastructure as code and orchestration
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or higher certification required
Responsibilities
Identify and implement optimal cloud solutions for customers
Design, develop, and deploy modular cloud systems
Convey stakeholder needs to developers
Automate and enhance configuration and deployment processes
Test and analyze code written by others
Ensure systems are secure against cybersecurity threats
Perform root cause analysis and develop software fixes
Collaborate with developers to ensure adherence to processes
Support enterprise cloud applications through infrastructure as code
Document current environment and produce gap analysis artifacts
Resolve infrastructure vulnerabilities and deployment issues
Mentor junior team members and provide recommendations for improvement
Present status updates and cross-train team members
Benefits
Comprehensive health and wellness programs
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities
Collaborative and inclusive work environment
Access to cutting-edge technology and tools
Full Job Description
Overview
As a Senior Cloud Engineer, you will work within our growing DevSecOps practice delivering features to support cloud migration, cloud optimization and cloud deployment. We are looking for candidates withexperience with cloud platform services and DevOps practices such as infrastructure as code and confirmation management automation.
Contributions
Identify and implement the most optimal cloud-based solutions for the customer
Design, develop, and deploy modular cloud-based systems
Understand the needs of stakeholders and conveying this to developers
Automate and improve configuration, provisioning, deployment, and release processes
Test and examine code written by others and analyze results
Ensure that systems are safe and secure against cybersecurity threats
Identify technical problems, perform root cause analysis, and develop software updates and 'fixes'
Work with software developers and DevSecOps engineers to ensure that development follows established processes and works as intended
Support enterprise Cloud applications or infrastructure through infrastructure as code including any activities around automated server or network configurations, large-scale software deployments, and monitoring and testing
Ensure efficient functioning of data storage and process functions in accordance with organizational security policies and best practices
Document as-is state of the environment, perform a gap analysis, and produce artifacts that articulate options and recommendations
Identify, analyze, and resolve infrastructure vulnerabilities and application deployment issues
Act as an individual contributor and mentor more junior team members
Engineer and implement solutions and provide recommendations for continuous improvement for the services provided
Present regular status updates and provide cross training to other team members.
Qualifications
Ability to obtain a U.S. government Security Clearance
BS Degree in an IT field OR BS in a non-IT field and 2 years related IT experience
8+ Years of Experience architecting, designing, developing, and implementing cloud solutions
8+ Years of Experience with cloud platforms, with deep AWS expertise
8+ Years of Experience with Git SCM providers such as GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket
8+ Years of Experience with systems development in an Agile environment
8+ Years of Experience implementing infrastructure as code and orchestration
8+ Years of Experience integrating deployments with industry standard DevSecOps tooling and orchestration
3+ Years of Experience in several of the following areas: database architecture, ETL, business intelligence, big data, machine learning, advanced analytics
Must possess an AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification or an AWS Associate-, Professional-, or Specialty-level certification
Preferred:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal and collaborative skills
Experience with documenting an as-is state of the environment, perform a gap analysis, and produce artifacts that articulate options and recommendations
Experience with scripting in Concourse, Bash, PowerShell, Python, Groovy, or Ruby
Experience implementing docker containers and utilizing platforms such as Kubernetes
Experience with automation tools, including Pivotal, Chef, Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible
Steampunk relies on several factors to determine salary, including but not limited to geographic location, contractual requirements, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. The projected compensation range for this position is $130,000 to $180,000. The estimate displayed represents a typical annual salary range for this position. Annual salary is just one aspect of Steampunk's total compensation package for employees. Learn more about additional Steampunk benefits here.
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