Lab Manager -L03

Base One Technologies; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Arlington, Virginia is seeking a Cloud Engineer to design and manage scalable cloud infrastructure. Candidates must possess a DoD Secret clearance and have at least 6 years of relevant experience, including expertise with platforms like AWS, Azure, and GCP. The role involves collaborating with security teams, automating processes, and staying updated on technologies like OpenShift and Kubernetes. This position offers opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience as a Cloud Engineer or similar role.
• Must have an active DoD Secret clearance, TS/SCI clearance preferred.
• Understanding of networking and security best practices in cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and test scalable cloud infrastructure using Red Hat technologies.
• Collaborate with security teams to ensure compliance with standards.
• Support implementation of new technologies in the lab environment.

Skills

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Scripting languages (Bash, Python)

DoD Secret clearance

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

Linux administration (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu)

Education

BS in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

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

• 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.