Senior Cloud Engineer

ACTIVE TS/SCI SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED

Deliver simple solutions to complex problems as a Senior Cloud Engineer. Here, you’ll tailor cutting-edge solutions to the unique requirements of our clients. With a career in application development, you’ll make the end user’s experience your priority and we’ll make your career growth ours.

In this role, you’ll join our Common Operations Release Environment (CORE) team, providing high-quality, cost-effective cloud solutions to our clients. Be part of a dynamic environment where your expertise in cloud operations will drive significant enhancements in the efficiency and effectiveness of our customers’ operations. You will be responsible for distributed and managed services automating the installation, configuration and maintenance of platform services.

• Maintain and improve existing build and deployment processes using CI/CD tools to automate and optimize service deployments within development, test, and production systems
• Integrate with enterprise authentication services
• Maintain and improve existing infrastructure (build out autoscaling, support new services, optimize for cost efficiencies/authentication/search, etc.)
• Manage and aggregate server logs and monitor for security and system related incidents
• Monitor and analyze system performance, such as server load and resource usage
• Apply configuration management disciplines to maintain software revisions, security patches, hardening, and documentation along with maintaining documentation and ensuring continuity of recurring tasks
• Enforce best practices for security and reliability, and drive security initiatives, like access control and vulnerability testing
• Work with A&A teams to maintain security requirements for operation of systems
• Follow up on engineering tasks for operational solutions and validate completion
• Participate in SAFe and Scrum development teams and meetings
• On-call support will be required

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 8+ years of experience
• AWS serverless infrastructure components
• Willing to learn cross-domain services available at NGA
• Multi-platform integration (connecting processes and services between AWS, Git Lab, Open Shift, Nexus, Self Service)
• Git Lab CI/CD pipelines, typically centered around deploying or updating applications/services in Openshift or AWS
• Strong understanding of Dev Sec Ops  and software/application development processes
• Understanding of Git Lab or other Dev Sec Ops /Continuous Integration tools
• Knowledge of network technologies, common infrastructure components, load balancers, firewalls, virtual and physical infrastructure design

• Background as a system administrator
• AWS Diode
• Security+ Certification
• Understanding of access management and security groups (i.e. IAM, S3 bucket, SSH, VPN, etc.)
• Ability to write and use unit and functional testing
• Experience using Jira and Confluence
• Strong written and oral communication

• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
• Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The salary range for this position is typically $170-$180k. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.
• Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Accrued PTO, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and more!

Note:

This description reflects essential responsibilities and qualifications for the role. This posting does not guarantee a job offer or employment and is subject to change.