Description

Responsibilities:
 

• Plan, design, and implement next-generation commercial cloud architectures with a focus on security, scalability, resiliency, and operational excellence.
• Lead the migration, re-platforming, and integration of applications into cloud environments, focusing on modernization, automation, and process improvement.
• Apply your expertise in tools such as AWS, Azure, Linux, scripting languages like PowerShell/bash, and ITSM tools to create efficiencies that enable mission success.
• Ensure adherence to DoD cloud computing policies (e.g., guidelines for IL5/IL6 Commercial Cloud Service Offerings).
• Take an active role in testing, troubleshooting, and optimizing complex cloud/virtualization systems while keeping pace with technological advancements.

You'll also have the opportunity to:
 

• Conduct strategic analysis and provide actionable recommendations to maximize performance while minimizing costs.
• Assist with configuration management, hardening system security controls, and leveraging Active Directory forests, Group Policies, and STIGs to enforce compliance standards.
• Operate as a trusted technical advisor, consulting senior leadership while showcasing your expertise on scalable cloud solutions in high-stakes, mission-critical environments.
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This role offers flexibility with Monday-Friday daytime hours while also offering opportunities to support response efforts during emergencies or planned after-hours events.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
 

• Bachelor's Degree (BS/BA) and 2+ years of experience in cloud engineering, IT systems, or related fields.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance.
• Current certifications:
• AWS Cloud Engineer Certification and experience operating AWS environments.
• IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+, CECCNA-Security, CySA+ **, GICSP, GSEC, or SSCP).
• Computing Environment Certification for Cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, Oracle, etc.). Azure certifications preferred.
• Expertise in AWS GovCloud services and IL5/IL6 environments.
• Hands-on experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and proficiency in command-line administration.
• PowerShell/Bash experience for scripting and automation.
• Knowledge of IT Service Management (ITSM) tool suites and familiarity with Active Directory forests, enclave domain systems, and security measures like STIGs.
• This project-oriented role also values individuals with excellent communication skills who thrive in collaborative, multifaceted environments focused on high-level mission success

Key Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree