Remote Cloud Engineer (TS/SCI)

Description:

• The Cloud Engineer will work with the Cloud Architect and Cloud/Software Engineering SMEs, as well as the Cybersecurity Cloud Engineer and other Engineers.
• The primary responsibility is to implement necessary compute and storage application development to enable secure, scalable, and reliable CI/CD clouds.
• The role follows industry best practices and the DoD CIO DevSecOps Reference Design.
• Responsibilities include designing, building, and maintaining cloud-native applications using Kubernetes, Docker, and other Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) tools.
• The engineer will develop and implement Continuous Delivery and Deployment Automation pipelines to ensure smooth CI/CD processes.
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Cloud Architects, Cybersecurity Engineers, and Software SMEs, is essential to deliver secure and scalable cloud applications.
• The engineer will write and maintain application code in at least two programming languages such as Python, Java, C#, JavaScript, TypeScript, Ruby, or Go.
• Implementing robust unit testing, integration testing, and end-to-end testing strategies to ensure high-quality applications is required.
• The engineer must adhere to microservice architectures, ensuring modular, maintainable, and scalable software design.
• Compliance with NIST Risk Management Framework guidelines and DoD security standards is necessary.
• The engineer will own the application lifecycle, from design and implementation to scaling, maintenance, and retirement.
• Close collaboration with the Operations Center help desk/onboarding teams for Tier 3 support and troubleshooting is expected.

Requirements:

• A TS SCI security clearance is required for this position.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and Open Container Initiative standards is necessary.
• Strong knowledge of Cloud Native Computing Foundation projects and tools is essential.
• Proficiency in at least two programming languages such as Python, Java, C#, JavaScript, TypeScript, Ruby, or Go is required.
• Expertise in Continuous Delivery and Deployment Automation within CI/CD environments is necessary.
• Experience with unit testing, integration testing, and end-to-end testing practices is required.
• A strong understanding of microservice architectures and cloud-native design principles is essential.
• Solid experience in cloud computing platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP is required.
• Familiarity with the NIST Risk Management Framework and DoD security standards is necessary.
• Excellent problem-solving and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams are required.
• Knowledge of DoD DevSecOps Reference Architecture, RKE2, Git/GitLab/GitOps, Kustomize, ArgoCD, Flux, Ansible, Helm, Terraform, Big Bang, Version Control, SOPS, and Cybersecurity vulnerability scanning (SAST and DAST) is essential.

Benefits:

• The position offers a full-time remote work opportunity.
• Employees will be part of an emerging technology company focused on solving tough mission challenges.
• The company promotes a diverse team environment with strategists, engineers, designers, and creators.
• Employees will have the opportunity to work on mission-focused, open, scalable solutions.
• The role provides the chance to engage in high-performance software and AI factory accelerators.
• Opportunities for professional development and certifications in cloud technologies are available.