Cloud Engineer

Society of Defense Financial Management; Beavercreek, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Medical/Dental/Vision plan

401(k) contribution

Free Lunch Thursdays

Job summary

Etegent Technologies seeks a Cloud Engineer to maintain software, services, and development environments on large-scale systems for DoD/IC customers, with emphasis on VDI implementation, management, security, and documentation of virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) using Azure Virtual Desktops, AWS Workspaces, or Horizon.

The position is primarily on-site at Wright Patterson AFB, with some time in our Dayton office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field.
• Current, active Top Secret security clearance and ability to maintain on an ongoing basis and pass SCI adjudication.
• CompTIA+ Certification.
• Cloud compute infrastructure experience (AWS, Azure).

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) using platforms such as Azure Virtual Desktops, AWS Workspaces, or Horizon Virtual Desktops.
• Develop, push, and test operating system configurations to thin-client devices.
• Administer security patches, manage SSL/TLS certificates, and other tasks to ensure secure access to VDI systems.
• Work with users to pilot changes to infrastructure, gather performance metrics, and refine changes based on feedback.
• Collaborate with ISSOs to maintain security compliance and monitoring for all systems.
• Write clear, concise documentation for system architecture or operational guides for helpdesk personnel.

Skills

VDI experience

Security compliance

Scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/SE

Top Secret clearance (active)

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

AWS

Azure

Horizon VDI

PowerShell

Bash

Python

10Zig Manager

CompTIA+ Certification

Job description

Cloud Engineer

*** Candidates must be local to Dayton, OH or willing to relocate and have an active TS security clearance!***

Etegent Technologies is a defense-focused technology company with offices in Beavercreek and Blue Ash, OH. We are a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, scientists, and management professionals dedicated to developing and commercializing Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Software solutions that address our customers’ most significant challenges and opportunities.

Most important to us are our culture and values. Etegent’s culture embodies respect, authenticity, collaboration, flexibility, curiosity, and fun.

The Position:

Etegent is seeking a Cloud Engineer to help maintain and sustain software, services, and development environments on large-scale computing systems to benefit our Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) customers. This opportunity is particularly focused on the implementation, management, maintenance, and security compliance, and documentation of virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI). This position is primarily on-site at government facilities at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, along with some time in our Dayton office.

The ideal candidate will have experience in all phases of the software development lifecycle, be detail oriented, and have a passion for creating software solutions to enhance the capabilities of others. Experience working on-site to support either AFRL or NASIC is preferable.

The Candidate:

More so than seeking a candidate with specific training and experience, Etegent seeks a special type of person; someone with an innate curiosity and passion for learning and understanding, tempered by a recognition of the pragmatic constraints inherent in developing real solutions to real problems. They are flexible and adaptable, having the desire and ability to learn new skills and develop new capabilities to take on challenges outside their current realm of experience. We are seeking very sharp, curious, well-rounded, adaptable people who can learn and grow as required to confront the challenges at hand.

Job responsibilities:

• Implement and maintain virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) using platforms such as Azure Virtual Desktops, AWS Workspaces, or Horizon Virtual Desktops.
• Develop, push, and test operating system configurations to thin-client devices.
• Administer security patches, manages SSL/TLS certificates, and other tasks related to ensuring secure access to VDI systems.
• Work with users to pilot changes to infrastructure, gather performance metrics, and refine changes based on feedback.
• Collaborate with Information System Security Officers (ISSOs) to maintain security compliance and monitoring for all systems.
• Writing clear, concise documentation for system architecture or for operational guides to support helpdesk personnel.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, software engineering, or computer-related engineering field.
• Current, active Top Secret security clearance and ability to maintain on an ongoing basis and pass SCI adjudication.
• CompTIA+ Certification.
• Cloud compute infrastructure expertise (e.g., AWS, Azure).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in computer science, IT, software engineering, or a related field.
• Active SCI adjudication.
• Experience working with at least one VDI platform (Azure Virtual Desktops, AWS Workspaces, Horizon, etc.)
• Thin-client endpoint management experience using software such as 10Zig Manager or similar.
• Proficiency with scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
• Experience applying security patches and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) checklists to enterprise environments.

Key Attributes:

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with multiple simultaneous projects.
• Welcomes a challenge: Seeks out opportunities and does not shy away from adversity.
• Collaborative: Recognizes the team that is supporting them behind the scenes and works to regularly understand others’ needs and communicates frequent updates.
• Comfortable with adjusting to the needs of a small business and wearing several hats.

Working at Etegent:

At Etegent, you'll be a part of a fast-growing organization that combines a small-company feel with big-company resources and opportunities. We know that work-life balance is incredibly important, which is why in addition to your competitive salary, medical/dental/vision plan, and a generous annual company 401(k) contribution, you'll enjoy the following:

• Flexibility: Not a morning person? No problem. We only ask that you begin your day by 10:00am. Also, you will enjoy a flexible schedule and some ability to telecommute.
• Casual Dress: We know that incredible things can be achieved by people in casual clothing. We allow employees to dress in the way that is the most comfortable to them.
• Professional Development: Continuous learning on us. Reimbursement provided for up to 100% of qualifying education expenses.
• Food: Keep your energy levels up with our well-supplied snack and beverage kitchen and enjoy a weekly lunch with your talented colleagues on Free Lunch Thursdays.
• Fun employee events: Enjoy frequent employee get-togethers outside of work!

Competitive compensation based on qualifications and experience of candidate.

Etegent Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.