Sr. Cloud Automation Engineer with Security Clearance

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Job description

Remote DESCRIPTION
Clearance Requirement: Active Secret & 8570 Certification

A successful Sr. Cloud Automation Engineer provides input and support for, and performs full systems life cycle management activities (e.g., analyses, technical requirements, design, coding, testing, implementation of systems and applications software, etc.). They lead in component and data architecture design, technology planning, and testing for Applications Development (AD) initiatives to meet business requirements. They lead teams and emerging technologies to ensure effective communication and achievement of objectives. This position provides knowledge and support for applications development, integration, and maintenance.
Support the development and operations of cloud- based solutions in a fast-paced environment.
Utilizing a wide array of Fed Ramp Government cloud services and a modern codebase, these solutions are built on leading edge technologies.
Occasional scheduled tasks will occur outside of normal working hours. Emergency availability may be required in rare circumstances.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Basic Qualifications • Bachelor's degree with 7+ years of relevant experience with Cloud technologies including AWS and hybrid Cloud architectures or 9+ years relevant experience • Technical understanding of Cloud architectures • Excellent understanding of containerization • Experience with AWS GovCloud or CloudOne • Ability to leverage the newest cloud GovCloud features to continuously monitor and secure solutions, to continuously build and deploy for each environment. • Excellent understanding of SaaS, PaaS, IaaS for cloud computing models • 5+ Years of experience with AWS EKS & ECS • Experience supporting applications and migrating application teams from an on-premise data center to AWS • Experience with configuration, administration, and troubleshooting of Linux and Windows servers hosted in AWS • Experience using the following technologies to deploy and configure cloud resources: Jenkins, Ansible, Terraform, and GIT • Experience managing Java web application servers such as JBoss and Tomcat • Experience writing Ansible playbooks and roles from requirement to implementation • Ability to create, test, troubleshoot and maintain custom scripts (e.g. Bash, Python, Groovy, etc.) for administration and configuration of Cloud resources • Experience utilizing AWS native services to monitor and alert on applications and services running in the cloud • Experience building monitoring dashboards, and creating alerts from logs • Working knowledge of continuous integration and delivery tools (e.g. Git, Jenkins, Artifactory) and processes • Knowledge and demonstrated experience working with Agile methodology and tools (e.g. Jira/Confluence) • Experience presenting, briefing, or communicating analytical material to key project stakeholders • Experience with Microsoft Office • Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills • Able to work with and lead small teams, able to work independently, and self-motivated • Effective oral and written communication skills

Desired skills
• 3+ years experience with USAF CCE/Cloud One • AWS Solutions Architect Certified • CompTIA Security+ Certified • Experience with low-code tools such as Appian • Deep understanding of networking in AWS, including Routing Tables, Internet Gateways, Network ACLs, VPN, VPC Peering, etc. • Experience with one or more of the following container technologies: Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, AWS ECS/EKS/ECR • Knowledge and demonstrated experience of software quality process/assurance including testing automation, unit/integration testing, design/code review, code profiling and software continuous integration and continuous deployment pipelines • Experience designing, building, and deploying highly scalable, resilient, performant Cloud micro-services • Adherence to approved design plans and coding standards • Working in an integrated team to continually improve DevOps processes

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