Mid-level Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Apex Systems; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

ESPP and 401k

HSA

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Certification discounts

Career coaching

Job summary

Apex Systems seeks a Mid-Level Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to support a DoD program, migrating functions and networks to private, public, and hybrid clouds. The role requires DoD Secret eligibility and involves designing, planning, and implementing cloud solutions across environments.

Responsibilities include selecting providers, sizing networks, ensuring security, and enabling rapid delivery of updates. A strong focus on reliability, compliance, and collaboration with engineers and

Qualifications

• 1+ years of directly related cloud infrastructure experience.
• Understanding of cloud delivery models (IAAS, SAAS, PAAS).
• Experience with enterprise server OS/environments (RHEL 7/8; Windows Server 2019+).
• Experience implementing cybersecurity best practices.
• DoD 8570.01 IAT Level II Certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan and implement client-specific cloud solutions.
• Identify appropriate cloud providers.
• Ensure cloud networks are properly sized and responsive.
• Scale cloud services to meet growing demands.
• Coordinate with stakeholders on growth plans.
• Monitor cloud usage and security.
• Implement disaster recovery and fault tolerance.

Skills

Cloud fundamentals

Troubleshooting

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

RHEL 7/8

Windows Server 2019+

Azure

AWS

Job description

Job Description

Job#: 3052734

Apex Systems, a World-Class Technology Solutions Provider, is seeking applicants for the below position on behalf of our client.

Position: Mid-Level Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Location: Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO or Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL

Clearance Level: Candidates must be able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret level Security Clearance as a condition or continuation of employment.

Description of Duties: The Mid-Level Cloud Infrastructure Engineer will be supporting a DoD program and will specialize in migrating functions and networks to private, public, and hybrid cloud infrastructures.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan and implement client-specific cloud solutions
• Identify appropriate cloud providers
• Ensure the cloud network is properly sized and responsive to user demands
• Scale cloud services to serve growing demands
• Liaise with business owners and/or stakeholders to determine growth plans
• Monitor usage of cloud network
• Implement effective security strategies on cloud networks
• Implement fault tolerance, disaster recovery and failover capabilities
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and guidelines
• Build infrastructure automation to ensure rapid delivery of system and application updates.
• Carry out testing and fine-tuning to ensure optimal efficiency.
• Provide architectural vision, strategy & roadmap and work with Engineers and Platform Operations staff to operationalize technology solutions

The successful candidate will:

• Have strong troubleshooting and analytical skills

Basic Requirements

• Must have 1+ years of directly related experience
• Must understand cloud delivery models (IAAS, SAAS, PAAS)
• Must have experience with enterprise server operating systems/environments (i.e. RHEL 7 and/or 8; Windows Server 2019 and/or higher)
• Must have experience with implementing Cybersecurity best practices
• Must have DoD 8570.01 IAT Level II Certification

Desired Requirements

• AZURE, AWS, and/or Cloud Certified Solution Architect Certification
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Bachelor's Degree, or higher, in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Math

Benefits

The anticipated pay range for this position is $45.00/hr to $55.00/hr.

• Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection.
• We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a retirement plan (401k or local country equivalent) program.
• Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.
• Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach.
• You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

EEO Statement

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law.