Cloud Engineer SME - TS/SCI Poly, AWS & DevOps Lead

GCI; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 187,000 - 318,000; Full time

Job summary

GCI is seeking a Cloud Engineer SME in Herndon, VA, to design, develop, and deploy modular cloud-based systems using AWS, Java, Python, C++, and Ruby. The role requires TS/SCI with Poly, US citizenship, and strong DevOps skills including GitHub, Jenkins, Docker, and Ansible.

The position involves agile teams, client-facing responsibilities, and optimizing cloud solutions with a focus on security and cost efficiency. On-site in Herndon, VA, USA.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be a US citizen with TS/SCI clearance and polygraph.
• BA/BS degree or higher in a related field.
• 10+ years of demonstrated work-related experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy modular cloud-based systems.
• Develop software using Java, Python, C++, and Ruby (note: as written).
• Strong programming skills for accurate code interpretation and implementation.
• Experience with AWS services and DevOps tools (Docker, Ansible, etc.).
• Identify, analyze, and resolve infrastructure vulnerabilities and deployment issues.
• Review existing systems and recommend improvements and cost efficiencies.
• Develop and maintain cloud solutions aligned with customer best practices.
• Work within Agile Scrum development teams.
• Interact with clients, provide cloud support, and make recommendations.
• Understand Web services, APIs, REST.

Skills

Cloud engineering

DevOps practices

Agile Scrum

Client interaction

Education

BA/BS or better

Tools

AWS

Docker

GitHub

Jenkins

Ansible

Job description

GCI is seeking a Cloud Engineer SME in Herndon, VA, to design, develop, and deploy modular cloud-based systems using AWS, Java, Python, C++, and Ruby. The role requires TS/SCI with Poly, US citizenship, and strong DevOps skills including GitHub, Jenkins, Docker, and Ansible.

The position involves agile teams, client-facing responsibilities, and optimizing cloud solutions with a focus on security and cost efficiency. On-site in Herndon, VA, USA.