Cloud Software Engineer

Role Overview

• Architect, plan, and implement new cloud services and infrastructure based on customer specifications
• Migrate functions and on-premise workloads to private, public, and hybrid cloud infrastructures
• Act as a subject matter expert for end-to-end cloud systems engineering including identifying cloud providers, networking, provisioning, and management/governance
• Design, plan, and implement improvements to the enterprise cloud environment to maximize performance, availability, scalability, and security
• Work closely with the Cloud Architect to enhance existing and build new capabilities within the AWS-hosted cloud environment
• Collaborate with management, software developers, scientists, system/network administrators, and other technical experts to determine growth plans and identify areas of improvement
• Monitor the usage of cloud services and infrastructure to ensure appropriate provisioning and manage cost
• Design and implement effective security controls and strategies on cloud network environments
• Function in a DevOps environment supporting development, testing, operations, and troubleshooting in a mission-critical environment
• Support security testing, hardening, and assessments to meet strict compliance and operational security requirements

Requirements

• Experience working with Cloud Service Providers, including AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platforms
• Computer programming and/or scripting skills with languages including Python, Java, C++, C#, Ruby, Node.js, and/or other common programming languages
• Experience with Jira and Confluence
• Experience with migrating and integrating containerized workloads in the cloud using Docker or Kubernetes
• Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with coworkers, customers, and other stakeholders
• Familiarity and experience with large-scale cloud deployments in enterprise environments including DevOps principles and CI/CD pipelines
• Expert experience analyzing on-premise infrastructure and applications, developing solutions and alternatives for migrating to the cloud, and making recommendations on right-fit cloud solutions and services
• Experience architecting and building scalable, automated cloud infrastructure and applications
• Experience with AWS cloud services, infrastructure as code, configuration management, and CI/CD tools and practices
• Experience with AWS Lambda and similar serverless computing methods
• Familiarity with key cloud computing concepts, practices, and architecture including Software as a Service (SaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
• Familiarity with modern DevOps principles, practices, methods, and tools
• Optional experience with Federal government environments and concepts including FedRAMP, NIST Risk Management Framework, NIST SP 800-53 security controls
• Strong problem solving skills and ability to work under pressure
• Must be a US Citizen and able to pass a full background investigation to obtain a security badge to enter the applicable government facility
• BS/BA degree in Computer Science or related discipline
• Preferred Certifications: AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, AWS Certified Solutions Architect

Tech Stack

• AWS
• Azure
• Cloud
• Docker
• Java
• JavaScript
• Kubernetes
• Node.js
• Python
• Ruby

Benefits

• Innovative information technology
• Cybersecurity services
• Cloud support services