Cloud Infrastructure Engineer #1868509

Socket.dev; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Designs, Inc. (NDi) is seeking a Cloud Engineer to support FAA data initiatives under the EIDIP program. The role will design, deploy, and operate secure cloud-native and hybrid infrastructure across AWS GovCloud, commercial cloud, Azure, and hybrid environments.

You will work remotely from the United States, with residency in AL, AZ, DC, FL, GA, ID, MD, MS, NJ, NC, OK, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, or WV. Occasional travel to FAA facilities may be required during ET business hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years of cloud engineering or similar professional experience.
• Experience designing and operating cloud infrastructure in enterprise or government environments.
• Hands-on experience with AWS GovCloud or AWS Commercial Cloud, VPC, IAM, Lambda, EKS, and cloud networking.
• Strong knowledge of infrastructure automation, operational monitoring, scalability, resiliency, and secure cloud configuration.
• Ability to obtain and maintain FAA Contractor Personnel Suitability.
• Strong written, verbal, analytical, organizational, troubleshooting, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and operate secure cloud-native and hybrid infrastructure supporting enterprise data and application platforms.
• Build and maintain cloud networking, Virtual Private Clouds, identity and access management, containerized services, serverless services, compute, storage, monitoring, backup, and recovery capabilities.
• Develop and sustain infrastructure-as-code and automation that supports repeatable environment configuration, deployment, scaling, and operational management.
• Support platform modernization, legacy-to-cloud assessments, migration pilots, cutover planning, resiliency improvements, and cost-efficient cloud operations.
• Support cloud security and governance requirements, including patching, vulnerability remediation, logging, monitoring, configuration management, and technical documentation.
• Create and maintain architecture diagrams, system documentation, standard operating procedures, runbooks, metrics, and operational artifacts.
• Coordinate with platform, application, data, DevOps, architecture, and security teams to resolve incidents, dependencies, and implementation risks.

Skills

AWS GovCloud

AWS Cloud

VPC

IAM

Lambda

EKS

Cloud networking

Infrastructure as Code

Automation

Monitoring

Security

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field

Job description

About NDi:

Network Designs, Inc. (NDi) is a leading Federal contractor that specializes in designing, developing, and delivering information technology and network solutions for government customers. Founded in 1985, NDi's firmly defined core values have driven all aspects of the business, which have been paramount to our company's success and the establishment of an enjoyable workplace atmosphere. At NDi, we believe that our people are the cornerstone of our success, and we value collaboration, career growth, and winning ideas. Military Veterans Encouraged to Apply.

Job Description:

NDi is seeking a Cloud Engineer to support the FAA Chief Data Office Enterprise Information & Data Integration Program (EIDIP). The Cloud Engineer will design, deploy, operate, and improve secure cloud-native and hybrid infrastructure supporting FAA data, analytics, and application platforms across AWS GovCloud, approved commercial cloud environments, Azure, and hybrid infrastructure.

Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
• This position is remote, candidate must reside in one of the following states: AL, AZ, DC, FL, GA, ID, MD, MS, NJ, NC, OK, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WV
• Occasional travel may be required. Candidates should be able to attend meetings at FAA facilities and other locations throughout the Continental United States (CONUS) as required.
• Must be available during Eastern Time (ET) business hours to support program needs and FAA coordination.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field
• Must have a minimum 4 years of cloud engineering or similar professional experience
• Experience designing and operating cloud infrastructure in enterprise or government environments.
  
• Hands-on experience with AWS GovCloud or AWS Commercial Cloud, VPC, IAM, Lambda, EKS, and cloud networking.
  
• Strong knowledge of infrastructure automation, operational monitoring, scalability, resiliency, and secure cloud configuration.
  
• Ability to obtain and maintain FAA Contractor Personnel Suitability.
  
• Strong written, verbal, analytical, organizational, troubleshooting, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• FAA or other federal experience and experience working in regulated enterprise environments.
  
• Experience with Azure and hybrid cloud environments.
  
• Relevant cloud or infrastructure certifications.
  
• Familiarity with FAA security, governance, architecture, documentation, and change-management requirements.
  

Technologies and Methods:

• AWS GovCloud and AWS Commercial Cloud
  
• Azure and hybrid cloud platforms
  
• VPC, IAM, Lambda, EKS, cloud networking, compute, and storage
  
• Infrastructure as Code, automation, monitoring, backup, recovery, and configuration management

Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, and operate secure cloud-native and hybrid infrastructure supporting enterprise data and application platforms.
• Build and maintain cloud networking, Virtual Private Clouds, identity and access management, containerized services, serverless services, compute, storage, monitoring, backup, and recovery capabilities.
• Develop and sustain infrastructure-as-code and automation that supports repeatable environment configuration, deployment, scaling, and operational management.
• Support platform modernization, legacy-to-cloud assessments, migration pilots, cutover planning, resiliency improvements, and cost-efficient cloud operations.
• Support cloud security and governance requirements, including patching, vulnerability remediation, logging, monitoring, configuration management, and technical documentation.
• Create and maintain architecture diagrams, system documentation, standard operating procedures, runbooks, metrics, and operational artifacts.
• Coordinate with platform, application, data, DevOps, architecture, and security teams to resolve incidents, dependencies, and implementation risks.

Compensation and Benefits:

At NDi, we value our team and are committed to retaining top talent by offering competitive benefits and compensation packages. Our employee benefits package includes comprehensive health, dental, vision, pet, and legal insurance. Our corporate benefits include 401(k) retirement matching, paid leave, paid holidays, and health and wellness programs. In addition, we provide employer-paid life and disability insurance, professional development, education benefits, and much more to ensure our team has the resources they need to thrive on and off the job.

Veterans First Commitment:

As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), NDi is dedicated to hiring veterans and providing a supportive work environment that honors their service while recognizing the unique skills and experiences they bring to our organization.

Our Commitment:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.