Senior Cloud Systems Engineer with Security Clearance

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Job description

REQ#: RQ186639 Public Trust: None Requisition Type: Regular Your Impact Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation's safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats. Job Description Deliver simple solutions to complex problems as a Senior Cloud Systems Engineer at GDIT. Here, you'll tailor cutting-edge solutions to the unique requirements of our clients. With a career in application development, you'll make the end user's experience your priority and we'll make your career growth ours. At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Senior Cloud Systems Engineer you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a TS/SCI cleared Senior Cloud Systems Engineer joining our team to support our intelligence customer in Springfield, VA. HOW A SENIOR CLOUD SYSTEMS ENGINEER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT Description: This requirement is for a cloud-systems engineer supporting Research, Development, Testing, and multiple phases of product Evaluation (RDT&E). The ideal candidate possesses a broad range of systems experiences and embraces challenges as opportunities to showcase their expertise and capacity for problem solving. This position comes with broad latitude to define and implement many of the duties described below within both traditional and non-traditional information technology bounds. The client will be frequently seeking advice and leveraging your expertise to propose solutions to complex technology problems which are often first of their kind technologies within the Intelligence Community. Additionally, the selected candidate will: Interface directly with software developers to design, establish, and maintain infrastructure (both physical and virtual) support the business and engineering needs
Demonstrate new technologies and capabilities the cloud
Perform general systems administrator duties such as:
Perform software installations, patches, and upgrades through a variety disparately connected means
Monitor systems health
Troubleshoot interconnectivity issues
Implement security best practices under applicable federal and generally accepted industry standards security codes and principles
Optimize systems to meet individuals performance expectations (i.e., cost, up time, redundancy)
Develop, implement, and maintain automated data back-up and recovery strategies
Provide software deployment support to multiple development teams simultaneously
Utilize existing or create new tools and processes to optimize and maintain systems to coincide with organizational goals
Communicate a holistic strategy for documenting all of the above using technology means (i.e. Git, Redmine, etc.) Required Skills: 10+ years of experience in a direct or directly related capacity performing system engineering functions
AWS Certification
Network and Linux administration
Experience implementing serverless technologies (i.e., AWS Lambda, Batch)
Experience with Docker container orchestration, and other VM-related technologies
Experience implementing Amazon Web Services (AWS) scalable architectures
Practical implementation of generally accepted DevOps principles
Familiarity with common programming and scripting languages (i.e., Bash, Python)
Direct experience using Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud technologies and the practical application of AWS services into both R&D and Operational Environments
Ability to work independently or as a member of a team with little or no supervision
Ability to develop, propose, and support cloud technology solutions for a broad scope of developmental software tools
Excellent troubleshooting skills
Excellent communication skills Location: On Customer Site US Citizenship Required GDIT IS YOUR PLACE: • 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays Work Requirements Years of Experience 10 + years of related experience may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree Certification Travel Required None Citizenship U.S. Citizenship Required Salary and Benefit Information The likely salary range for this position is $134,597 - $174,377. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range. View information about benefits and our total rewards program. About Our Work We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology. GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

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