Cloud Engineer

Overview

Cloud Engineer

Hybrid | Washington D.C. | 3-4 Days a Week Onsite

Active TS/SCI Clearance Required

 

Summary

Our client is an employee and Service-Disabled, Veteran-owned Small Business focused on providing niche technical services. They are a team of experienced cybersecurity professionals with a track record of success in the Federal, Commercial, and Academic workspaces. Additionally, our client designs, builds, operates, and secures scalable cloud and IT infrastructures to meet their customers’ near-term needs and fulfill their long-term requirements.

 

Responsibilities

Our client is seeking a Cloud Engineer to join their team! This role supports a federal client’s mission to accelerate discovery and delivery of identity and network-based intelligence to counter national security threat actors. The ideal candidate will apply their expertise in cloud technologies and intelligence domains to lead and execute complex projects.

• Provide technical expertise in a range of cloud technologies, including cloud development, cloud architecture, cloud system engineering, cloud security, DevSecOps engineering, and Agile development methodologies
• Lead teams on projects of varying complexity, creating solutions that impact financials, scheduling, methodology, and tools while preparing long- and short-range plans for application selection, system development, and procedural improvements
• Act as a liaison between customers and technical teams, translating project requirements into technical specifications
• Manage project stakeholders and serve as the technical point of contact for all cloud engineering-related matters
• Plan, execute, and close projects that meet or exceed customer expectations
• Understand customer requirements and project KPIs
• Implement various development, testing, automation tools, and IT infrastructure
• Plan team structure, activities, and project management involvement
• Set up tools and required infrastructure
• Define and manage development, testing, release, update, and support processes for DevSecOps
• Review, verify, and validate software code developed in the project
• Troubleshoot techniques and resolve code bugs
• Monitor project adherence throughout its lifecycle, updating or creating new processes for continuous improvement
• Build and encourage automated processes wherever possible
• Identify and deploy security measures through continuous vulnerability assessments and risk management
• Conduct incident management and root cause analysis
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with internal and external teams and customers
• Select and deploy appropriate CI/CD tools
• Manage periodic progress reporting for management and customers

Requirements

• Experience working on Linux/Windows-based infrastructure
• Proficiency in Python, Java, JavaScript, and similar technologies
• Experience configuring and managing databases such as MySQL, MongoDB, and other relational/NoSQL databases
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Working knowledge of various tools, open-source technologies, and cloud services
• Experience working with CI/CD tools such as GitLab or Jenkins
• Advanced experience with cloud service providers such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Knowledge of critical concepts in DevSecOps and Agile methodologies

Education/Certification Requirements

• None

Preferred Requirements

• A CompTIA Security+ certification
• AWS Certified Developer Associate or Solution Architect (or similar certification in Azure or GCP)
• Certification or coursework in CI/CD tools such as GitLab or Jenkins
• ITIL Certification is a plus

Clearance Requirements

• Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; an active TS/SCI clearance is required. Please be aware that onboarding can take 4-6 weeks for this position.

Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. --------------  About UsNorthern Virginia-based Precision Solutions is an expert in staffing solutions for companies of any size that open the door to new opportunities and seek outstanding talent. We pride ourselves on being versatile enough to tailor our relationships to the needs of each individual client, being agile in the fast-paced marketplace, and being precise in meeting the needs of any company.  Equal Opportunity Employer StatementPrecision Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.