Cloud Engineer 3-4 (Mid/Senior-Level)

UNCOMN; Illinois; Presencial; USD 140 000 - 180 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Instant Flexible PTO

7 holidays + 3 floating holidays

Immediate Health Coverage

401K Safe Harbor Match

Growth opportunities

Free EAP

Resumo da oferta

UNCOMN is seeking a Cloud Engineer (Mid/Senior) in Illinois to design, deploy, and manage scalable cloud infrastructure for enterprise apps. You will build IaC pipelines, support containerized workloads, and secure access across AWS and GovCloud environments.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in AWS, strong Terraform/Bicep/ARM experience, and is prepared to pursue Security+ and cloud certifications within 30 days. DoD clearance and US citizenship are required for this role.

Qualificações

• 5+ years of related professional experience, preferably within AWS environments.
• Must currently meet DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF)/8140 requirements for Work Role 641 Intermediate or Advanced.
• Must be comfortable obtaining CompTIA Security+ certification within 30 days of employment.
• Must be comfortable obtaining a Cloud-based certification within 30 days of employment.
• Must be eligible to obtain a Secret clearance, US citizenship required.
• Proven experience designing, deploying, and managing enterprise-scale cloud infrastructure.

Responsabilidades

• Design, deploy, and manage scalable, secure cloud infrastructure for enterprise apps.
• Provision and maintain cloud resources using Infrastructure as Code for consistency.
• Develop CI/CD pipelines to support enterprise cloud environments.
• Support deployments including containerized workloads in cloud environments.
• Monitor performance and reliability, optimize scalability and cost.
• Administer Linux systems and cloud-hosted databases in production.
• Manage identity and access with SAML/OAuth and federated authentication.
• Support AWS and/or Azure GovCloud environments in compliance with requirements.
• Collaborate with development and security teams to support infrastructure.
• Document cloud architecture, configurations, and processes for continuity.
• Stay current with evolving cloud technologies and best practices.

Conhecimentos

AWS

Terraform

Linux

CI/CD

APIs

Java

Python

Ruby

OAuth/SAML

Security+

Ferramentas

Terraform

Bicep

ARM templates

Descrição da oferta de emprego

At UNCOMN, we don’t just fix issues; we deliver secure solutions that power essential operations in both the public and private sectors. Our team tackles tough challenges—whether it’s improving organizational systems, streamlining logistics, or making sense of complex data—all with one goal: helping our clients succeed so they can continue serving others.
We’ve built a culture rooted in our Core Values, where innovation thrives, work-life balance is respected, and career growth is always encouraged. We're also proud to be recognized as a ‘Top Workplace,’ and that’s not just us talking; it’s our employees. Now, we’re looking for another Uncommon Genius to join our dynamic team. If you love solving puzzles, building new things, fixing what’s broken, or pushing the boundaries of creativity, we encourage you to explore the details of this position below!

UNCOMN is seeking a Cloud Engineer 3-4 (Mid/Senior-Level)

• Design, deploy, and manage scalable, secure cloud infrastructure to support enterprise applications.
• Provision and maintain cloud resources using Infrastructure as Code to ensure consistency and efficiency.
• Develop CI/CD pipelines to support enterprise cloud environments.
• Support application deployments in cloud environments, including containerized workloads.
• Monitor system performance and availability, implementing solutions to optimize reliability and scalability.
• Administer and maintain Linux-based systems and cloud-hosted databases in production environments.
• Manage identity and access controls using technologies such as SAML, OAuth, and federated authentication.
• Support and maintain AWS and/or Azure GovCloud environments in compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Optimize cloud resource utilization to balance performance, scalability, and cost efficiency.
• Collaborate with development and security teams to support application infrastructure and cloud operations.
• Document cloud architecture, configurations, and processes to ensure consistency and operational continuity.
• Stay current with evolving cloud technologies and best practices to support continuous improvement.
• Design, deploy, and manage application programming interfaces (APIs) using languages like Java, Python, and Ruby.

This position description outlines the core duties for this role, but it is not all-inclusive. Responsibilities may shift based on contract requirements, mission needs, or organizational objectives.

Requirements

• 5+ years of related professional experience, preferably within AWS environments.
• Must currently meet DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF)/8140 requirements for Work Role 641 Intermediate or Advanced. Please see the 8140 Dashboard (Qualifications Matrix) for more information.
• Must be comfortable obtaining CompTIA Security+ certification within 30 days of employment. Active Security+ highly preferred.
• Must be comfortable obtaining a Cloud-based certification or certificate within 30 days of employment. Active Cloud-based certification highly preferred.
• Must be eligible to obtain a Secret clearance, granted by the US Government, which requires US citizenship. The government also uses 13 adjudicative guidelines to determine an individual's eligibility.
• Proven experience designing, deploying, and managing enterprise-scale cloud infrastructure.
• Strong proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates) to automate provisioning and management of cloud resources.
• Hands-on experience administering Linux systems in cloud environments, including configuration, performance optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to partner closely with internal and external stakeholders.
• Must be willing to obtain relevant certifications as required by future client or contract needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active DoD Security clearance or higher.
• Knowledge of hardware or software load balancers, VPNs, and firewalls.
• Experience installing, configuring, and managing various network devices and services.

Why UNCOMN?

• Instant Flexible PTO: Enjoy flexible paid time off starting your very first day with us!
• Generous Holidays: Benefit from 7 paid holidays and up to 3 floating holidays annually.
• Immediate Health Coverage: Get access to comprehensive health benefits from day one.
• 401K Safe Harbor Match: Secure your future with our top-tier 401K matching program.
• Growth Opportunities: Advance your career with our training and education assistance programs.
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access complimentary support services for you and your family.

Note: Benefits apply to full-time employees only.

Don’t meet every single requirement? We’re dedicated to building an uncommon, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.