Cloud Engineer

Seneca Technologiesis part of the Seneca Nation Group (SNG) portfolio of companies. SNG is the federal government contracting business wholly owned by the Seneca Nation of Indians. SNG meets mission-critical needs of federal civilian, defense, and intelligence community customers across a variety of domains. The SNG portfolio receives shared services support from its parent company Seneca Holdings and is comprised of multiple companies that participate in the Small Business Administration 8(a) program. To learn more visit www.senecanationgroup.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

The Seneca Nation Group companies offer competitive compensation and a strong benefits package including comprehensive medical and dental care, matching 401K, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and other benefits that help provide financial protection for you and your family. We pride ourselves on our collaborative work environment and culture which embraces our mission of providing financial and non-financial benefits back to the members of the Seneca Nation.

Seneca Technologies is seeking a Cloud Engineer in the Washington, DC metro region. The objective of this work is to support a large GenAI program for our IRS customer

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Cloud Solutions Architecture:
  
  
  
  1. Design and implement robust cloud solutions that support Generative AI applications.
  2. Evaluate and recommend cloud service technology stacks that best fit project requirements and IRS standards.
  
  
  
  
• Deployment and Scaling:
  
  
  
  1. Automate the deployment of AI models and data pipelines in the cloud.
  2. Ensure scalable architectures that can handle varying loads and complex computations efficiently.
  
  
  
  
• Security and Compliance:
  
  
  
  1. Implement and manage security measures to protect data and maintain compliance with federal regulations.
  2. Regularly review and update security protocols and disaster recovery strategies to mitigate risks.
  
  
  
  
• Performance Monitoring and Optimization:
  
  
  
  1. Monitor cloud resources and applications to ensure optimal performance and cost-efficiency.
  2. Troubleshoot and resolve any issues related to cloud infrastructure and services.
  
  
  
  
• Collaboration and Communication:
  
  
  
  1. Work closely with AI developers, data scientists, and other IT professionals to ensure seamless integration of cloud solutions.
  2. Communicate effectively with non-technical stakeholders to explain cloud technologies and their benefits.
  
  
  
  

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in cloud engineering, with a strong background in Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Proficient in deploying and managing infrastructures with automation tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
• Strong understanding of containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Possess the ability to obtain and maintain an IRS security clearance.

Desired Skills:

• Certifications in cloud architecture (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Certified Architect, etc.).
• Experience with machine learning/AI technologies and their deployment in cloud environments.
• Familiarity with security standards and compliance frameworks relevant to federal agencies