Cloud Engineer - SME - TGEC

SME Cloud Egineer - TGEC

LOCATION: Eglin AFB, FL

JOB STATUS: Full-Time

CLEARANCE: Active Secret Clearance

CERTIFICATION: DOD 8140 Level 3 Certification

TRAVEL: 20%

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a SME Cloud Engineer for the CTG Cyber TMAS II contract, supporting the Air Force.

The Cloud Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and support of 48 Cyberspace Test Squadron's cloud infrastructure. This role requires a strong understanding of cloud computing concepts, technologies, and best practices. The Cloud Engineer will work closely with squadron test teams, developers, and leadership to ensure the reliability, security, and scalability of 48CTS cloud-based services and applications. This role encompasses building, automating, and optimizing cloud infrastructure to meet current and future business needs.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Additional years of experience may be substituted for education.
• Active Secret clearance. U.S. Citizenship.
• Regarded within the community of interest as a Subject Matter Expert in all aspects of cloud engineering. This skill level will oversee the efforts of less senior staff and/or be responsible for the efforts of staff assigned to a specific job.
• Strong understanding of cloud computing concepts and technologies (e.g., IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).
• Experience with one or more major cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Proficiency in at least one scripting language (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell).
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, Azure Resource Manager).
• Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).
• Strong understanding of networking concepts (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, routing, firewalls).
• Experience with security best practices and compliance standards.
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
• Familiarity with database technologies (e.g., SQL, NoSQL).

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Google Cloud Certified Professional Cloud Architect
• Other relevant cloud certifications.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Cloud Infrastructure Design and Implementation:

• Design, build, and deploy scalable, highly available, and secure cloud infrastructure solutions.
• Select appropriate cloud services and technologies based on business requirements and cost considerations.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Azure Resource Manager.
• Configure and manage virtual machines, containers, networking, storage, and databases in the cloud.
• Implement and manage cloud-based security controls, including identity and access management (IAM), network security groups, and encryption.

Cloud Infrastructure Management and Maintenance:

• Monitor cloud infrastructure performance and identify areas for optimization.
• Troubleshoot and resolve cloud-related issues in a timely manner.
• Perform regular maintenance tasks, such as patching, upgrades, and backups.
• Implement and maintain cloud monitoring and alerting systems.
• Manage and optimize cloud costs.

Automation and Orchestration:

• Automate cloud infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and deployment using scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) and automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Chef, Puppet).
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for cloud-based applications.
• Implement and manage container orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker Swarm).

Security and Compliance:

• Implement and maintain cloud security best practices.
• Implement and manage security incident response procedures.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Work closely with other IT teams, developers, and business stakeholders to understand their needs and provide cloud solutions.
• Document cloud infrastructure designs, configurations, and procedures.
• Provide training and support to other IT staff on cloud technologies.

Continuous Improvement:

• Stay up-to-date on the latest cloud technologies and trends.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve cloud infrastructure efficiency, security, and reliability.
• Contribute to the development of cloud standards and best practices.
• Research and recommend innovative cloud solutions.

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Professional development allotment
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• Flexible time off (FTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Who We Are

At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to "Be the Difference". This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish and our company continuously evolves.

We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.

Be the Difference

Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, Huntsville, AL and Burlington, MA with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.

Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!

Astrion is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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