Cloud Engineering *Requires Current US Security clearance*

argocyber; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

argocyber is looking for an experienced Cloud Engineer to support U.S. Government clients in cyber-incident response. This role involves designing, implementing, and testing cloud infrastructures, particularly focusing on Red Hat systems.

The ideal candidate holds a BS in Computer Science and has at least 6 years experience, along with necessary security clearances. This position emphasizes collaboration with security teams and utilizing automation tools like Ansible and Terraform.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience as a Cloud Engineer, Linux Systems Engineer, or similar.
• Active DoD Secret clearance, TS/SCI clearance preferred.
• Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy scalable cloud infrastructure using Red Hat technologies.
• Implement IaaS/PaaS solutions on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Automate provisioning using Ansible or Terraform.

Skills

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)

Scripting languages (Bash, Python)

CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, ArgoCD)

Networking and security best practices

Education

BS in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

OpenShift

Kubernetes

Job description

Argo Cyber is supporting a U.S. Government customer to provide support for onsite incident response to civilian Government agencies and critical asset owners who experience cyber-attacks, providing immediate investigation and resolution. Contract personnel perform investigations to characterize of the severity of breaches, develop mitigation plans, and assist with the restoration of services. Argo Cyber is seeking an experienced Cloud Engineer with strong Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) experience to join our DevOps team. This role will be responsible for the design, implementation and testing of cloud-based infrastructure and services, with a focus on Red Hat-based systems across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• - Design, deploy, and test scalable, secure cloud infrastructure using Red Hat technologies
• - Implement and test IaaS/PaaS solutions on platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• - Automate provisioning and configuration using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or Red Hat Satellite
• - Collaborate with security teams to ensure compliance with security standards and policies
• - Applying advanced analytical skills and technical resources at the tactical levels and implementing infrastructure solutions supporting command decision making and execution of mission requirements.
• - Automate infrastructure tasks using Ansible, Terraform, or other Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools.
• - Support the implementation of new technologies and equipment in the lab environment.
• - Stay up-to-date with OpenShift and Kubernetes advancements, providing recommendations for improvements
• - Examine and identify efficiencies that can be made to existing procedures, with approval from the customer.

Required Skills

• - U.S. Citizenship
• - Must have an active DoD Secret clearance, TS/SCI clearance is preferred.
• - Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability.
• - 6+ years of experience as a Cloud Engineer, Linux Systems Engineer, or similar role.
• - Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
• - Experience with scripting languages (Bash, Python, etc.)

Desired Skills

• - Proficiency in CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or ArgoCD
• - Strong knowledge of Linux (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu) administration
• - Understanding of networking and security best practices in cloud environments
• - Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)

Required Education

BS Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Computer Systems Engineering or related degree or HS Diploma and 7+ years lab management or systems administration experience.

Desired Certifications

• - DoD 8140.01 IAT Level II