Principal Platform Engineer / Cloud Architect (Aurora, CO)

Paladin Consulting; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Paladin Consulting is hiring a Principal Platform Engineer / Cloud Architect in Aurora, CO, for a long-term contract with an option to hire. The role involves optimizing cloud infrastructure and collaborating with teams on financial management, technical solutions, and stakeholder communication, requiring robust cloud experience and TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• 10 years systems engineering experience required.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required before start.
• CompTIA Sec+ certification or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze AWS cloud spending and implement cost management tools.
• Identify cost-savings opportunities through resource optimization.
• Collaborate with architects and stakeholders on cost-efficient solutions.

Skills

Cloud technologies and services

Cloud architecture and design

Cloud management and monitoring

Cloud security and compliance

Problem-solving and analytical skills

Communication and collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Python

Java

Job description

Paladin Consulting is currently hiring a Principal Platform Engineer / Cloud Architect to join our team working onsite at our client's office located in Aurora, CO.

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Job Title:Principal Platform Engineer / Cloud Architect
Work Location:Aurora, CO
Duration: Long-term contract with option to hire
Clearance: TS/SCI

Job Description:
The Platform Engineering group is seeking a Principal Platform Engineer / Cloud Architect to ensure the successful delivery of a Private Cloud Infrastructure for one of our premier programs on site at our Aurora Colorado Campus Location.

As the Principal Platform Engineer / Cloud Architect, you will be supporting the program as a Sr. technical contributor within a multi-disciplined team through our system modernization efforts to address cloud resource optimization, focusing on the program's cost model savings initiative. Additionally, in this role you will serve as a member of the Architecture team working closely with Program and Customer Management teams to streamline schedules, Monitor ICITE efficiencies, create and review related design documentation for the program.

Responsibilities :

• You will support Financial Management & Analysis of the system through:
  • Monitoring and analyzing AWS cloud spending across accounts and services
  • Implementing and maintaining cloud cost management tools and dashboard / alarms
  • Maintaining the cloud cost forecast for the fiscal year and support forecasting future cloud expenses
  • Monitoring ICITE Efficiency Metrics. Manage annual exception requests.
• You will provide Technical Optimization of the system through:
  • Identifying and facilitating execution of cost-savings opportunities through resource optimization
  • Optimizing instance sizing, Reserved Instance purchases, and compute savings plans
  • Establishing and documenting cost optimization / best practices
  • Identifying and eliminating unused or underutilized resources
• You will Provide Stakeholder Management by:
  • Collaboration with component architects and chief architects to design cost-efficient solutions
  • Interfacing with program leadership on cost optimization strategies and reporting
  • Act as a Liaison to AWS TAMs to facilitate AWS support to program cost optimization efforts
  • Coordination with SETAs relative to cloud cost and ICITE related activities, including quarterly RI purchase recommendations

Required Skills & Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and ten (10) years of systems engineering experience.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued TS/SCI clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Deep understanding of cloud technologies and services: Familiarity AWS
• Cloud Architecture and Design: Experience in designing and implementing cloud solutions, including network architecture, security, and high availability.
• Cloud Management and Monitoring: Experience in managing and monitoring cloud environments, including resource utilization, performance, and security.
• Cloud Security and Compliance: Knowledge of security best practices and compliance regulations.
• Experience with DevOps practices: Understanding of automation, infrastructure as code, and other DevOps principles.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills: Ability to troubleshoot issues and optimize cloud solutions.
• Communication and collaboration skills: Ability to work effectively with stakeholders and explain complex technical concepts.
• Requires current CompTIA Sec+ (or equivalent) Certification.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with cloud migration: Knowledge of migrating applications and data to the cloud.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration: Familiarity with technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with database administration: Knowledge of database systems and their deployment in the cloud.
• Programming and Scripting: Proficiency in languages like Python, Java, or other scripting languages.
• MBSE Experience

For more information or to view other opportunities, visit us at www.paladininc.com.

Paladin Consulting is an EEOC employer.