Cloud Architect/Engineer with Security Clearance

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Job description

Dark Wolf Solutions is seeking a Cloud Architect / Engineer to support cloud-modernization and on-premise DevSecOps environments for a U.S. Navy Software Factory program. This role is supporting the operations and enhancement of Kubernetes clusters and DevSecOps environments, to include Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines across multiple Impact Level and Government/Contractor accredited enclaves. The successful candidate's main responsibility will be working within a cross functional Agile team leveraging industry best practices and tools, such as Infrastructure as Code (IaC) / GitOps, to maintain development services that reduce cognitive load for development teams and accelerate flow of capabilities to production. This position will be a primarily in-person opportunity in College Park, MD. Candidates must be located physically in the College Park area or surrounding DC Metro areas. Key Responsibilities: Work within a Government led cross functional Agile team consisting of multiple contractors. Leverage short iterations and Agile ceremonies to manage work and deliver capabilities in small and frequent batches Work within a Government led cross functional Agile team consisting of multiple contractors. Design, build, install, configure, STIG, test and deploy infrastructure, platform components, and cloud native services within unclassified environments, with a focus on high-availability and resiliency. Assist the customer with cloud adoption, and migration of services from on-premise environments. Host, monitor, secure, and maintain web-facing cloud native applications and the underlying infrastructure Enable services to support access via DOD Public KeY Infrastructure (PKI) CAC Authentication Configure and maintain services such as Identity and Access Management (IDM), Lightweight Directory Access Protocol - Secure (LDAPS), and Domain Name System (DNS) Assist other members of the team with routine systems administration, monitoring and maintenance (e.g., version upgrades, patching, account management, routine troubleshooting) on cloud and on-premise based instances as needed. Diagnose and troubleshoot issues related to the operating system(s), infrastructure, platform, network components and software, as they arise. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field, or equivalent industry experience. Knowledge of Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) tooling Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Cloud Engineer, maintaining services and applications within the Cloud Service Provider for development teams OR
Minimum of 3 years of experience as a DevSecOps Engineer, maintaining services and applications within the on-premise environment for development teams Knowledge of DevSecOps practices to include containers and microservices architectures, CI/CD pipelines, security scanning tools, STIGs, IaC and GitOps continuous deployment strategies. Desired Qualifications Secret Clearance Eligible Configuring cloud services to be secure in accordance with the DOD Security Requirements Guide (SRG). Kubernetes Administration Advanced Linux Troubleshooting Direct experience working with Cloud Service Providers to include Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure Certification in cloud architecture with AWS, GCP, or Azure This position is located in College Park. MD and the successful candidate will need to report onsite a few days per week. We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

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