Sr. Cloud Engineer

SR. CLOUD ENGINEER (ARDAP):

Bowhead is seeking a Sr. Cloud Engineer for the upcoming Army Data and Analytics Platform (ARDAP) effort located at Fort Belvoir, VA. ARDAP's mission is to accelerate Army leader informed decisions and warfighter mission accomplishment by ensuring real-time availability of command and logistics information & data. This is a fast-paced job managing subject matter experts and IT professionals advising executive-level personnel on financial, technical, and other high-level policy areas.

• Serve as a technical leader, responsible for designing, implementing, and managing complex cloud-based solutions within DoD environments.
• This role requires expertise in Dev Ops practices, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and secure cloud platforms, with a focus on delivering scalable, high availability solutions while adhering to government mandated security standards.
• Design and engineer secure, scalable cloud architectures using AWS and other cloud platforms to meet client requirements.
• Implement and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to automate cloud provisioning, configuration, and management.
• Lead the development and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines using Git Lab, ensuring seamless integration and deployment of applications.
• Develop and manage Dev Sec Ops  pipelines within the Gov Cloud Framework, emphasizing security and compliance. Write advanced scripts using Power Shell, Python, and Bash to resolve automation and deployment challenges.
• Ensure all cloud solutions comply with DoD security protocols, FedRAMP, and FISMA requirements.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to document controls, support Interim Authorization to Test (IATT) and Authority to Operate (ATO) processes, and address audit requirements.
• Monitor cloud environments to ensure compliance with industry best practices and government security mandates.
• Provide expert evaluations of cloud-based solutions, ensuring alignment with technical and operational goals.
• Act as a mentor and leader within the team, guiding junior engineers and sharing best practices. Manage and prioritize multiple customer requirements with minimal supervision.
• Design and implement High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) processes in accordance with government and industry standards.
• Work independently and collaboratively to resolve complex issues within DoD cloud environments.
• Escalate risks, constraints, and critical issues to appropriate stakeholders for resolution.

• BA/S degree in an Information Technology discipline or a related field.
• Six (6+) minimum years of technical experience.
• Hands-on experience designing, implementing, and managing cloud solutions, with at least three (3+) years in AWS environments. Expertise in Dev Ops, including hands-on experience with platform engineering and CI/CD pipelines using Git Lab.
• Fluent in scripting languages such as Power Shell, Python, and Bash, with a focus on automating deployment and infrastructure tasks.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate.
• Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts.
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team.

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time.
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must currently hold a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.

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