Cloud Developer SME

Cintel Inc; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Cintel Inc is seeking an experienced Senior Cloud Developer to lead the design and implementation of cloud-based solutions at Redstone Arsenal. This role focuses on establishing secure and scalable environments for enterprise-level modernization efforts.

The ideal candidate will have strong cloud architecture experience, a Top Secret clearance, and a deep knowledge of various cloud service models. Responsibilities include developing PaaS, IaaS, SaaS solutions, and coordinating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in software development, with 5 years in cloud development or architecture.
• Active Top Secret clearance required.
• Proven experience with cloud service providers.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of cloud-based solutions.
• Implement infrastructure and application automation.
• Conduct analysis of applications for migration strategies.
• Establish secure and compliant cloud environments.

Skills

Cloud architecture

DevSecOps automation

Application migration strategies

Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

Infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible)

AWS infrastructure management

Scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Grafana

Kafka

Splunk

Job description

Job Title: Cloud Developer (SME)

Location: Redstone Arsenal

Position Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Cloud Developer to lead the design, development, and implementation of cloud-based solutions in support of enterprise-level modernization efforts. This role is critical in establishing secure, scalable, and highly available cloud environments, supporting multiple service delivery models including PaaS, IaaS, SaaS, and DaaS. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in cloud architecture, DevSecOps automation, application migration strategies, and a comprehensive understanding of multi-cloud and hybrid cloud environments. An active Top Secret clearance is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop cloud service delivery models and architectural frameworks to enable PaaS, IaaS, SaaS, and DaaS.
• Implement infrastructure and application automation using DevSecOps tools and practices.
• Develop and migrate secure cloud‑native and hybrid applications.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of existing applications and recommend migration, deployment, or rehosting strategies for cloud environments.
• Provide expert guidance on cloud strategy including failover and recovery plans, cost optimization, and benefit analysis across cloud, cloud-agnostic, and on‑premise services.
• Debug cloud stack issues, manage cloud policies, and evaluate new cloud technologies to meet mission requirements.
• Establish and maintain secure and compliant cloud environments with a focus on performance, availability, and scalability.
• Work independently to design, develop, and implement new cloud applications or enhance existing cloud-based solutions.
• Lead efforts to define cloud governance standards and ensure compliance with security and data protection policies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, engineers, and enterprise architects to align solutions with organizational goals.
• Document system architectures, processes, and procedures, and support knowledge transfer efforts.
• Deploy and maintain Grafana and Kafka.
• Configure Splunk Index.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in software development, with at least 5 years in cloud development or architecture.
• Active Top Secret clearance required.
• Proven experience designing and deploying solutions using cloud service providers such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Strong knowledge of containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, Packer, GitLab), and CI/CD pipelines (Docker/Podman).
• Very strong experience with AWS infrastructure including patching, CloudFormation, ALB, and encryption.
• Experience deploying and maintaining Grafana and Kafka.
• Splunk Index configuration experience with Lambda, SNS, and AWS services.
• Experience with AWS services such as S3, IAM, Route 53, EventBridge, Recycle Bin, Data Lifecycle Manager, Systems Manager, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, Security Hub, Inspector, Trusted Advisor, ECS, and EKS.
• Ability to architect cloud solutions that support high availability, disaster recovery, and scalability.
• Proficient in scripting and automation languages such as Python, Bash, PowerShell, or equivalent.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cintel, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.