Key skills
Cloud implementationCloud service providersCloud virtualization infrastructureCloud solution roadmapsCloud system designCloud requirements analysisSecurity+ certificationDoD 8570 IAT-II certificationAWSAzureGoogle CloudCloud certificationsNetworking conceptsPythonJavaCI/CD pipelinesJenkinsGitLab CISecurity best practicesEncryptionAccess managementSecure network trafficInfrastructure as CodeTerraformCloud monitoringCloud loggingGitLabCI/CD
About this role
Maximus is seeking a Cloud Engineer to support a defense client remotely. The role involves researching, designing, and developing systems for cloud implementation and integration, as well as planning and conducting technical tasks for internal cloud infrastructure.
Responsibilities:
- Research, design, develop, run tests, and evaluate systems supporting cloud implementation and integration with cloud service providers, applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis
- Plan and conduct technical tasks associated with implementation and maintenance of internal cloud enterprise shared virtualization infrastructure
- Develop and execute cloud solution roadmaps as they relate to business and execute company strategy to drive the achievement of business objectives
- Formulate and design systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design
- Analyze cloud requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints
- Consult with engineering staff to support hardware, software, operational and performance requirements of overall cloud technology system
Requirements:
- Active TS/SCI or Top Secret with SCI eligibility required
- BS in Computer Science, information Technology, or related field
- 10 Years of experience may be substituted for a degree
- 8 Years of work-related experience is required
- Security+ or DoD 8570 IAT-II certification required
- Ability to travel 10% - 20%
- AWS Solutions Architect – Associate, Azure Fundamentals, Google Associate Cloud Engineer Certification, IBM Certified Technical Advocate – Cloud v5, or other cloud certification
- Understanding of at least one major cloud environment provider
- Knowledge of networking concepts
- Familiar with Python and Java programming scripts
- Understanding and practical experience in CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc
- Understanding security best practices including encryption, access management, and secure network traffic
- Experience using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Terraform tool
- Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools for cloud environments
- Proven experience developing detailed plans, managing timelines and milestones, and allocating resources effectively
- Effective communicator to work with a geographically separate team