Cloud Engineer

Archer; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer, in collaboration with MANTECH, seeks a motivated Cloud Engineer for Fort Meade, MD. You will develop, maintain, and enhance complex cloud systems per documented requirements.

Responsibilities include cloud software development, Kubernetes infrastructure design, automation, testing, and system monitoring. Requires 6+ years in software or cloud engineering, Python, CI/CD, and cloud certifications; active TS/SCI is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline; 4 years of related experience may substitute for a degree.
• 6+ years of software development or cloud engineering experience in similar programs.
• Experience with Python.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and GitOps.
• Hands-on Docker and Kubernetes experience; Helm acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Provide cloud software development/engineering services including requirements analysis, development, installation, integration, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Contribute to software development efforts using AWS SDKs, Kubernetes client libraries, and related cloud technologies.
• Design and develop infrastructure solutions using Kubernetes, and automate tasks with scripting.
• Validate, verify, and document development phases; monitor systems for stability and performance.

Skills

Python

CI/CD

GitOps

Docker

Kubernetes

Helm

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

AWS SDKs

Kubernetes Client Libraries

Job description

Archer is collaborating with MANTECH to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Cloud Engineer to join our team in Fort Meade, MD. In this role, you will develop, maintain, and enhance complex cloud systems based upon documented requirements.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Provides cloud software development/engineering services to include requirements analysis, software development, installation, integration, evaluation, enhancement, maintenance, testing, and problem diagnosis/resolution.
• Work on a software development program proving software development engineering strategies for environments using AWS SDK's, Kubernetes Client Libraries, and other related cloud technologies.
• Design and develop infrastructure solutions using Kubernetes.
• Develop high-quality software design and architecture.
• Automate tasks through appropriate tools and scripting.
• Perform validation and verification testing.
• Document development phases and monitor systems.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science or related discipline; An additional 4 years of related experience might be substituted for a degree.
• 6+ years of experience in software development or cloud engineering in programs of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Experience with Python.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and GitOps principles.
• Hands-on experience with container technologies (i.e. Docker) and/or orchestration tools (i.e. Kubernetes, Helm).
• One or more of the following is required or must be able to obtain within six (6) months of hire date (CE = Cloud Engineer):
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate (CE Level 1 or 2)
  • AWS Certified SysOps Administrator (CE Level 1 or 2)
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional (CE Level 3)
  • AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional (CE Level 3)
  • Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CE Level 3)
  • Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CE Level 3)

Clearance Requirements

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%.
• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.