Senior Cloud Engineer (DEA)
Expression Networks is looking for an experienced Senior Cloud Engineer to help manage our cloud environments and resources. We are seeking an individual with a combination of hands-on experience and cloud certifications. This engineer will architect, implement, test, and support multiple cloud environments by identifying efficiencies in existing cloud architecture, creating standards, and training others to follow best practices. In addition, the Senior Cloud Engineer will configure and administer cloud computing technologies and resources while creating cost models to support budgeting. Finally, they will manage and coach a team of junior and mid-level cloud engineers while efficiently allocating resources to meet project demands.
The Senior Cloud Engineer works closely and interacts with internal technical teams and external customers. Internal stakeholders include our development leads, DevSecOps engineers, system administrators, and program managers while ensuring requirements, features, performance, and availability during our deployments. As such, this position requires highly effective verbal and written communication skills.
We are looking for a demonstrated ability and self-motivated desire to learn and grow in the field of cloud computing.
Job Responsibilities:
- Implement, maintain, and architect cloud-based environments.
- Work closely with development, deployment, and operations teams to ensure a successful deployment of cloud-hosted systems and services.
- Evaluate and guide decisions about cloud, non-cloud, and hybrid environments.
- Compare and contrast costs, resources, risks, and benefits involved.
- Implement prototype environments to quickly compare alternative architectures and recommend approaches that best balance competing tradeoffs.
- Research, design, and implement effective monitoring of cloud resources.
- Document cloud environments for internal and customer needs. Address areas such as architecture, costs, scalability, CI/CD design, container management, security, maintenance, and testing.
- Provide leadership in the company for next-generation cloud-based technologies through continuous learning and research.
- Coach, mentor, and provide guidance to junior and mid-level cloud engineers.
- Manage cloud personnel time allocation across projects and prioritize cloud tasks.
Required Qualifications:
- Secret Clearance or Higher
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or equivalent amount of education and/or experience
- 10+ years experience with designing and deploying cloud environments, AWS or Microsoft Azure experience preferred
- Minor experience in software development and version control
- Experience with tools and processes used for secure cloud computing
- Strong analytical/problem-solving skills
Highly Desired:
- AWS Cloud or Microsoft Azure certifications are highly preferred
- Certificates/training in cloud, container, and microservices technologies
- Government cloud environment preferred
- Experience with CI/CD in cloud environments preferred
Benefits:
Expression Networks offers competitive salaries and benefits, such as:
- 401k matching
- PPO and HDHP medical/dental/vision insurance
- Education reimbursement
- Complimentary life insurance
- Generous PTO and holiday leave
- Onsite office gym access
- Commuter Benefits Plan
About Expression Networks:
Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Washington DC, Expression Networks provides data fusion, data analytics, software engineering, information technology, and electromagnetic spectrum management solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense, Department of State, and national security community. Expression’s “Perpetual Innovation” culture focuses on creating immediate and sustainable value for our clients via agile delivery of tailored solutions built through constant engagement with our clients. Expression Networks was ranked #1 on the Washington Technology 2018's Fast 50 list of fastest growing small business Government contractors and a Top 20 Big Data Solutions Provider by CIO Review.
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