Cloud Engineer

Cloud Engineer – Idaho National Laboratory

Position:
Cloud Engineer Team:
Infrastructure & Operations

Schedule:

9x80 or alternate Friday off, located at the INL Administration Building (IAB) facility.

• Apply operational cloud infrastructure and technical support across distributed and hybrid architectures to ensure functionality, security, compliance, and automation.
• Plan, develop, and implement solutions to complex automation problems and major projects.
• Support project plans and requirements, establishing scope, cost, and schedule estimates for design and development activities.
• Participate in technical reviews for projects at various development phases and provide recommendations for computer technology solutions.
• Maintain and upgrade services for data protection, backup/recovery, and disaster recovery strategies for hosted and on‑premise workloads.
• Manage and optimize cloud resources to ensure cost‑efficiency, performance, and availability.
• Monitor system performance, reliability, system health, troubleshoot issues, and provide timely resolutions to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (Dev Sec Ops , Cyber, Architects, Network, Data Scientists, AI Engineers) to define cloud strategies, architecture, platforms, and best practices.
• Evaluate and integrate AI/ML services into cloud architectures to enhance automation, observability, and operational intelligence.
• Implement and manage cloud security measures to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Automate deployment, monitoring, and management processes using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools and practices.
• Create and review new methodologies and architectures that advance the organization’s mission and incorporate security into the application development and delivery process.
• Ensure compliance with INL’s safety, security, environmental, health and quality assurance requirements.
• Document activities, reports, and existing technologies.
• Write and present technical papers representing the INL.
• Review and analyze source code and system design documentation to assess code quality, identify potential defects, and recommend improvements.
• Engage in professional development to maintain technical proficiency with current and emerging technologies.
• Define strategic direction in assigned areas of expertise.
• Mentor junior engineers.

• Level 3:
  Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related field and at least 5 years of direct professional experience.
• Level 4:
  Bachelor’s Degree and at least 9 years of direct professional experience.
• May accept experience in lieu of education for a High School diploma or equivalent with at least 11 years of direct experience (Level 3) or 15 years (Level 4).
• Professional certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect and Microsoft Certified:
  Azure Solutions Architect Expert preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "L" clearance, requiring U.S. citizenship.

• Proficiency in cloud platforms such as AWS or Microsoft Azure.
• Strong understanding of cloud architecture, including compute, storage, networking, and security components.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with automation and configuration management tools like Ansible and Terraform.
• Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or Power Shell.

• Pay Range – Level 3: $93,204 – $191,076;
  Level 4: $111,888 – $229,284.
• TDP:
  Requires pre‑employment drug screen and periodic testing throughout employment.
• Multi‑Level Post:
  Position placed at appropriate level based on experience and skills.

Stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, use hands to handle materials, operate equipment, and lift up to 50 pounds with assistance. Requires sufficient visual acuity and hearing. Reasonable accommodations may be provided for individuals with disabilities.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 401(k) with 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match.
• Paid time…