Target/Cloud Architect with Security Clearance

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Job description

REQ#: RQ188847 Public Trust: NACI (T1) Requisition Type: Regular Your Impact Own your opportunity to work alongside federal civilian agencies. Make an impact by providing services that help the government ensure the well being of U.S. citizens. Job Description Transform technology into an opportunity as a Cloud Architect with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At GDIT you'll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate. At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As Cloud Architect, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Cloud Architect joining our team to ensure success of infrastructure and operations needs for USPS. HOW A CLOUD ARCHITECT WILL MAKE AN IMPACT: Cloud focus is currently Azure but could include work within Google Cloud Platform.
Deploy, configure, and manage Cloud services
Assist Network and Compute Technologies (NCT) Innovation staff with following best practices for Cloud, maximizing efficiency of cloud resources, and general knowledge sharing of cloud expertise with NCT Cloud Staff
Assist with Operationalizing deployments and support of Cloud services for NCT Operations. This will include standardizing and automating processes and workflows, creating documentation/knowledge articles, and overall assist Operations staff who have limited experience in Cloud
Written and oral presentation to high level CIO management on statues of current efforts WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED: Strong skills and experience with Cloud Operations support in Azure and Google Cloud Platform
Strong Experience supporting large scale/enterprise level Cloud environments
Strong Experience supporting several cloud services related to compute, network and databases,
Experience of automation/orchestration using any of the following: Ansible, Ansible Tower, Terraform, YAML, Jenkins, or equivalent
Fluency in at least one scripting language (Python, Perl, Ruby or equivalent)
Ability to troubleshoot cloud resource problems and perform complex system tests
Develop and maintain accurate documentation for internal procedures and services
Ability to automate solutions to repetitive problems/tasks
Ability to use a wide variety of open-source technologies and cloud services
Integration of Git, in continuous deployment
Experience with DevOps monitoring tools
Knowledge of best practices and IT operations in an always-up, always-available service
Creative thinking skills
Detail-oriented personality
Ability to communicate well to other members of the development team REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Experience with the following cloud technologies: ROSA, Apigee Hybrid, Kafka, Kubernetes, Confluent Cloud, Mirror Maker 2.0, ISTIO Service Mesh, Enterprise Event Broker, DevSecOps tools (ArgoCD)
Strong understanding of cloud networking at scale
Ability to break down complex networking concepts and present them in a concise way
PowerShell scripting experience
Kubernetes REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: 10+ years of related experience. CERTIFICATIONS: Candidates should have a Cloud Architect certification with at least one of the major cloud providers (Azure, GCP or AWS). EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year institution in a computer science, information system or related field preferred LOCATION: Candidates should be within commuting distance of the following client sites: Eagan, MN; Raleigh, NC; San Mateo, CA.
Hybrid work schedule of 2 days in the office and 3 days remote SECURITY CLEARANCE LEVEL: Ability to achieve a Public Trust clearance - the security clearance for this program requires the selected candidate to have resided in the US for the past five years. The selected candidate cannot have left the country for longer than 90 consecutive days and no more than 180 cumulative days. Work Requirements Years of Experience 10 + years of related experience may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree Certification Cloud Architect - Azure, AWS or GCP Travel Required Less than 10% Salary and Benefit Information The likely salary range for this position is $140,250 - $189,750. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range. View information about benefits and our total rewards program. About Our Work We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology. GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

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