IT053 Cloud Dev/Ops Engineer

Space and Earth Science Data Analysis; Greenbelt, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental plans

Disability and life insurance

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

ADNET Systems, Inc. seeks a Cloud/DevOps Engineer to maintain and advance the cloud-based data processing pipeline for the Space Weather Science Operations Center. The role focuses on robust, scalable, and secure cloud systems enabling continuous space weather data processing, with remote work allowed and Eastern Time coordination.

The position requires a B.S. degree and 3 years of relevant experience, with eligibility for NASA investigations. Local DC-area candidates are preferred.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree and 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain NASA Tier 1 or Tier 2 Investigation clearance.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain cloud infrastructure for reliability.
• Ensure availability, performance, and security of systems.
• Develop IaC templates and automation scripts.
• Plan and implement scalable cloud architectures.
• Provide infrastructure health and performance reports.
• Support disaster recovery and business continuity.

Skills

Cloud platform expertise

Infrastructure as Code

Containerization & orchestration

CI/CD

Network security

NASA clearance ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

ARM templates

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

We have an opening on NASA's Space and Earth Science Data Analysis (SESDA) contract for a Cloud/DevOps Engineer supporting the Space Weather Science Operations Center (SWSOC). The SWSOC supports active NASA science missions by providing a cloud-based open-source pipeline to process raw measurement into scientifically relevant data to be served to the public. This project requires ongoing cloud infrastructure maintenance and strategic development to support critical space weather monitoring, analysis, and forecasting operations.

This position will ensure robust, scalable, and secure cloud-based systems that enable continuous scientific operations and data processing capabilities. This a full-time position and open for remote work although local candidates (in the DC area) are preferred. Working hours are flexible based on Eastern Time schedules and participation in regular team meetings is expected. The labor category for this position requires a B.S. Degree and 3 years of relevant work experience – salary will be commensurate with experience.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Infrastructure Maintenance

• Monitor and maintain existing cloud infrastructure components
• Ensure system availability, performance, and reliability
• Implement preventive maintenance schedules and procedures
• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure issues
• Manage system updates, patches, and security implementations
• Design and implement scalable cloud architecture solutions
• Develop infrastructure as code (IaC) templates and automation scripts
• Create and maintain system architecture documentation
• Establish cloud governance frameworks and best practices
• Plan and execute infrastructure modernization initiatives

Operations Support

• Provide technical support for space weather data processing systems
• Optimize cloud resource utilization and cost management
• Implement disaster recovery and business continuity solutions
• Establish monitoring, logging, and alerting systems
• Support integration with scientific computing and analysis tools

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Core Competencies

• Cloud platform expertise (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates)
• Containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
• CI/CD pipeline development and management
• Network architecture and security implementation
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Tier 1 or Tier 2 Investigation through NASA.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with scientific computing – especially in a Federal IT environment
• High-performance computing (HPC) cloud implementations
• Data pipeline and ETL process design
• Compliance and security framework implementation
• Experience with real-time data processing systems

DELIVERABLES:

• Monthly infrastructure health and performance reports
• Quarterly architecture review and optimization recommendations
• Monthly Uptime metrics
• Updated system documentation
• Disaster recovery testing reports
• Cost optimization analysis and recommendations
• Security assessment and compliance reports

Team ADNET brings over 30+ years of experience to information systems and professional services for the federal government. With a history of expertise in software development, computer network design, IT security, mission operations support, and educational outreach, Team ADNET is deeply embedded in the Space and Earth Science at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) in Greenbelt, MD.
ADNET Systems, Inc. is working with Goddard Space Flight Center to fulfill NASA's vision for space exploration, and working with the Science and Exploration Directorate to fulfill its many missions.

ADNET Systems, Inc. is an employee-centric company, committed to providing premier benefits that support our employees and their families. With affordable medical and dental plans coupled with leading disability and life insurance options, ADNET offers our employees the benefits most sought after by today’s professional candidate. Furthermore, our benefits package features the extras that distinguish us from other small businesses, ensuring our high employee retention that our customers appreciate.

Some features of our compensation plans and environment perks include: