Cloud Engineer SME (TS/SCI with Poly Required)

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

Cloud Engineer SME (TS/SCI with Poly Required)

Job Category: IT Infrastructure and Operations

Requisition Number: CLOUD002182

• Full-Time
• On-site
• Salary Range : $187,179.20 USD to $318,198.40 USD

Locations

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Herndon
Herndon, VA, USA

Description

GCI embodies excellence, integrity and professionalism. The employees supporting our customers deliver unique, high-value mission solutions while effectively leverage the technological expertise of our valued workforce to meet critical mission requirements in the areas of Data Analytics and Software Development, Engineering, Targeting and Analysis, Operations, Training, and Cyber Operations. We maximize opportunities for success by building and maintaining trusted and reliable partnerships with our customers and industry.

At GCI, we solve the hard problems. As a Cloud Engineer SME, a typical day will include the following duties:

Work Requirements

• Ability to design, develop, and deploy modular cloud‑based systems
• Experience developing software using Java, Python, C++, and Rukby
• Strong programming skills for accurate code interpretation and implementation
• Experience with DevOps / Platforms: AWS (S3, RDS, EC2, ECS, Lambda, SQS, SNS, CloudFormation, Docker, Ansible, etc.)
• Documented experience with Open‑source technology, Software development, and System engineering
• Experience using DevOps tools for CI/CD: GitHub, Jenkins
• Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve Infrastructure vulnerabilities, and Application deployment issues
• Regularly review existing systems and recommend improvements and cost efficiencies
• Develop and maintain cloud solutions aligned with customer best practices
• Experience working on Agile Scrum development teams
• Ability to interact with clients, provide cloud support, and make recommendations
• Strong understanding of: Web services, APIs, REST

Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with Assessment & Authorization (A&A) processes and artifact collection
• Ability to troubleshoot and support COTS and GOTS applications in Windows/Azure environments

*A candidate must be a US Citizen and requires an active/current TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

Education

BA/BS or better.

10 years:

Demonstrated work related experience.

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