Remote Cloud Engineering Senior Specialist

Description:

• Bixal is seeking a Cloud Engineering Senior Specialist to support the development and deployment of cloud-based solutions for a project supporting the US Department of State (DOS).
• This role will work within an Agile DevSecOps environment to implement, optimize, and maintain cloud infrastructure and applications that enhance user experiences in federal services.
• You will collaborate closely with senior cloud engineers, DevOps specialists, software developers, and security teams to ensure reliable and scalable cloud solutions.
• The position involves hands-on experience with AWS services, container orchestration, infrastructure as code (IaC), and CI/CD pipelines in a government IT environment.
• This is a full-time position contingent on contract award by the client, with a defined performance period of one year and two one-year option periods.
• The role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a project that aligns with Bixal’s mission of delivering innovative, human-centered solutions.
• Bixal is committed to transparency and collaboration, keeping you informed about contract updates and new opportunities.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least four (4) years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience is required.
• Demonstrated experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, or system administration is necessary.
• A basic understanding of AWS cloud services (EC2, S3, IAM, RDS, CloudFront, etc.) is required.
• Familiarity with Linux-based systems and shell scripting is essential.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation is needed.
• Working knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, ECS, or EKS) is required.
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, or Drone) is necessary.
• Experience collaborating with developers on dynamic web application stacks (e.g., LAMP, LEMP, MERN, MEAN, Django) is required.
• Familiarity with security frameworks (e.g., NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-171, ISO 27001) and industry standards (e.g., CIS Benchmarks) is needed.
• Understanding of networking concepts, security best practices, and monitoring tools is essential.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a collaborative Agile team environment are required.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment, embracing new challenges and technologies is necessary.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance is required.

Benefits:

• The salary for this position ranges from $110,000 to $120,000 a year.
• Employees enjoy flexible hours and a 401K with matching incentives.
• Parental leave is provided, along with medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• A Flex Spending Account is available for employees.
• Company-provided short-term disability and life insurance are included.
• Commuter benefits are offered to employees.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and 11 paid holidays are provided.
• Professional development opportunities are available to support career growth.