Cloud Engineer

Davita Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent company is seeking a Cloud Engineer for hybrid remote/on-site work on a government contract in Washington, DC. The role demands expertise in cloud technologies, excellent problem-solving abilities, and requires an active TS/SCI clearance. Expected duties include project management, cloud architecture, and security measures to ensure effective cloud operations.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance required.
• 4-6+ years experience with bachelor's or 2-4+ years with master's.
• Experience in Linux/Windows based infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise in cloud technologies including architecture and security.
• Lead projects and manage stakeholders as the technical point of contact.
• Implement DevSecOps processes and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

AWS Cloud Architecture

Cloud Engineering

DevSecOps

Agile Development

Troubleshooting

CI/CD Tools

Cloud Security

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field

Master's Degree (if applicable)

Tools

GitLab

Jenkins

Job description

M9 Solutions is dedicated to providing IT services and solutions to the Federal Government by mobilizing the right people, skills, clearance levels, and technologies to help organizations who desire improved performance and modern, sustainable change. M9 has provided quality IT services and support to more than 30 Federal Agencies and multiple commercial customers nationwide. Our capabilities include digital transformation, software development, cloud migration, applications & infrastructure, cybersecurity, data delivery & analytics, and IT talent solutions.

M9 Solutions is seeking a Cloud Engineer to work hybrid remote/on-site on a government contract for a client located inWashington, DC.An active TS/SCI clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise in a range of cloud technologies to include cloud development, cloud architecture, cloud system engineering, cloud security, DevSecOps engineering and operations and Agile development methodologies.


• Lead the team on projects of various layers of complexity and create solutions involving or affecting financial, scheduling, methodology, tools, etc., and prepare long and short-range plans for application selection, system development, processes, procedures, and producing methods.


• Act as a liaison to take project requirements from the customer and then translate them into a technical requirement.


• Manage project stakeholders as a technical point of contact for everything related to cloud engineering.


• Plan, execute, and close projects that meet or exceed customer expectations.


• Understand customer requirements and project KPIs.


• Implement various development, testing, automation tools, and IT Infrastructure.


• Plan the team structure, activities, and involvement in project management activities.


• Set up the tools and required infrastructure.


• Define and set development, test, release, update, and support the DevSecOps process.


• Troubleshoot techniques and fix code bugs.


• Monitor the process during the entire life cycle for its adherence and update or create new processes for improvement and minimizing wastage.


• Encourage and build automated processes wherever possible.


• Identify and deploy security measures by continuously performing vulnerability assessment and risk management.


• Perform incident management and root cause analysis.


• Coordinate and communicate with the team and with customers, both external and internal.


• Select and deploy appropriate CI/CD tools.


• Manage periodic reporting on progress to management and the customer.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance.


• 4 - 6+ years of experience with a bachelor's degree or 2 - 4+ years of experience with a master's degree.


• Experience working on Linux/Windows based infrastructure.


• Understanding of Python, Java, JavaScript, and similar technologies.


• Experience with configuration and managing databases such as MySQL, Mongo, and other relational as well NoSQL databases.


• Excellent troubleshooting skills.


• Working knowledge of various tools, open-source technologies, and cloud services.


• Knowledge and experience working with CI/CD tools such as Gitlab or Jenkins.


• Advanced experience working with cloud service providers such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.


• Awareness of critical concepts in DevSecOps and Agile principles.


• Technical skills to review, verify, and validate the software code developed on the project.


• Skills: AWS Cloud Architecture, AWS Public Cloud, Azure Cloud Services, Cloud Engineering, Enterprise Cloud.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Certifications preferred:
  
  
  
  • CompTIA Security +
  
  
  • AWS Certified Developer Associate or Solution Architect, or similar certification in Azure or GCP.
  
  
  • Certification in one of the CI/CD tools, preferably Gitlab or Jenkins, or attended relevant courses.
  
  
  • ITIL certification.
  
  
  
  

Full-Time Employee Compensation

• M9 Solutions' pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include, but are not limited to, responsibilities of the position, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, as well as internal equity, location, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.


• M9 Benefits -https://m9solutions.com/why-join-m9/#our-benefits

Salary Range

$60,000—$180,000 USD

M9 Solutions, LLC (M9) is a Federal contractor and we comply with all applicable federal laws prohibiting discrimination in employment, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. We also adhere to the affirmative action requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, ensuring equal opportunity for veterans and individuals with disabilities. Please clickhereto complete M9's Voluntary Self-Identification Form and then email it [e-mail]. If you need accommodation during the application process or encounter difficulties using our website, please contact our Human Resources Department [e-mail]703-936-0880.

With 14+ years of proven delivery and steady growth, M9 Solutions is a unique small business with credible past performance and key capabilities offering project management services, solution architects, business analysts, program managers, technical architects, and technical consultants. M9 was recognized as an Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, and 2012. M9 Solutions believes that work should be fun, rewarding, and something everyone can be excited about. We offer a competitive compensation package and value diversity in driving the vision of the company.

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