Cloud Engineer II

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company; Jefferson City (MO); Remote; USD 94,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consulting firm is looking for a Cloud Engineer to assist in migrating a legacy .Net System into a Windows Container Ready environment. Responsibilities include deploying containers, managing cloud services, and ensuring compliance with security standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive IT experience, strong cloud engineering skills, and relevant certifications. This is a remote position with core hours from 9AM to 5PM Eastern Time.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years of IT experience with a Bachelor's degree.
• Experience with Windows Containers, Kubernetes, and Docker (1-2+ years).
• CSP Associate level cloud certification/s in either AWS, Microsoft Azure, OCI, Google Cloud.

Responsibilities

• Configure and deploy Windows Containers in Azure DevOps CI/CD Pipeline.
• Develop cloud-based computing services at scale for clients.
• Collaborate with teams for requirements and support.

Skills

Windows Containers

Kubernetes

Docker

Identity Access Management

Analytical skills

Cloud command line scripting

Troubleshooting skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

Master's degree in IT or related field

Tools

Azure DevOps

AWS

Google Cloud

OCI

Job description

Responsible for assisting with migrating a legacy .Net System into a Windows Container Ready environment. Must have experience with Windows Containers. Installs and configures Kubernetes and related systems following industry best practices.

Responsibilities

• Configure and deploy Windows Containers to multiple development environments utilizing an on-prem Azure DevOps CI/CD Pipeline.
• Utilize scans to ensure Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) Compliance on both Linux and Windows Servers.
• Build and deploy new cloud-based computing services at scale for clients and deliver timely and effective provisioning of new hosts.
• Formulate detailed network, storage, and compute design specifications for stable and secure computing operations in a dynamic cloud environment.
• Utilize software engineering methodologies (e.g., Infrastructure as code, continuous integration and delivery, architecture reviews, etc.) to create and manage infrastructure in the cloud.
• Develop scripts and templates required for provisioning and configuration of resources.
• Collaborate with internal and external parties to transform high-level technical objectives into comprehensive technical requirements.
• Reviews operational requirements with project teams, management and client services groups for deployment and ongoing support.
• Develops documentation for best practices as it relates to server infrastructure and cloud computing operational experience.
• Assist with identifying and planning of potential new cloud services, features, and capabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years of IT experience with a Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 10 years of IT experience with a Master’s degree
• Experience with Windows Containers, Kubernetes, and Docker (1-2+ years)
• 4+ years experience debugging Microsoft Windows or Linux based operating systems in an administrative/support/engineering capacity
• CSP Associate level cloud certification/s in either AWS, Microsoft Azure, OCI, Google Cloud.
• Professional level certification a plus
• 8-15 years of IT experience with a combination of:
• 3-4 years of cloud engineering experience, working with one or more vendor platforms.
• 4+ years experience debugging Microsoft Windows or Linux based operating systems in an administrative/support/engineering capacity

Other Job Specific Skills

• Advanced knowledge of Identity Access Management and Shared Security responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of backup and/or storage principles, theories, and concepts within the cloud environments.
• Hands-on experience supporting enterprise server, backup and/or storage solutions within the cloud environments.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced troubleshooting knowledge to include the areas of storage, backups, server operating systems and networks.
• Advanced knowledge of cloud service providers.
• Strong cloud command line scripting skills.
• Documentation skills to include creating and updating detailed environment and network design
• Outstanding communication, project & priority management, and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of information life-cycle management concepts and best practices.

This is a remote / telework position with a company in Virginia - must be able to support core hours 9AM - 5 PM Eastern Time, with some potential to work outside of those hours for production updates.

Compensation Ranges

Compensation ranges for ASM Research positions vary depending on multiple factors; including but not limited to, location, skill set, level of education, certifications, client requirements, contract-specific affordability, government clearance and investigation level, and years of experience. The compensation displayed for this role is a general guideline based on these factors and is unique to each role. Monetary compensation is one component of ASM's overall compensation and benefits package for employees.

EEO Requirements

It is the policy of ASM that an individual's race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation or national origin are not and will not be considered in any personnel or management decisions. We affirm our commitment to these fundamental policies. All recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications is done without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, or age. All decisions on employment are made to abide by the principle of equal employment.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described in "Knowledge, Skills and Abilities" above are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. (For example, "light office duties' or "lifting up to 50 pounds" or "some travel" required.) Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualifying disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the primary functions.

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

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