CLOUD SYSTEM ENGINEER WITH SECURITY CLEARANCE

Overview Delaware Nation Investments/Emerging Technologies is seeking a highly qualified and motivated Cloud System Engineer to join our team. We work with the Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC) located at Tinker AFB, Hill AFB, Robins AFB, and Wright Patterson AFB Advisory & Assistance for cybersecurity, network operations, and system administration for specified informational technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) within the Industrial Depot Maintenance (IDM) and Depot Support Services (DSS) authorizing official (AO) boundary. Network Operations support will include design, implement, and maintain OT networks and connected devices at Tinker, Hill and Robins Air Force bases. Cybersecurity effort will utilize the Risk Management Framework (RMF) per DoDI 8510.01, RMF for DoD Information, AFI 17-101, and RMF for Air Force Information Technology (IT), support AFSC in maintaining RMF compliance under AO guidance and acceptance of risk. Ability to obtain a security clearance is REQUIRED. A Security+ Certification is REQUIRED. This position is 100% onsite. This is a full time/permanent position with excellent benefits, and outstanding compensation including full medical, dental, 401K vacation and holiday pay. Responsibilities Responsibilities: * Cloud Infrastructure Management: * Design, deploy, and manage scalable and reliable cloud infrastructure solutions on platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. * Optimize cloud resource usage to ensure cost-efficiency and high performance. * System Design and Implementation: * Develop and implement cloud architecture strategies, including infrastructure as code (IaC) practices using tools like Terraform or AWS CloudFormation. * Collaborate with development and operations teams to design cloud solutions that meet business requirements. * Monitoring and Performance Tuning: * Implement and manage cloud monitoring and logging solutions to ensure system health and performance. * Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to cloud services, including scaling, performance, and connectivity problems. * Security and Compliance: * Ensure cloud environments adhere to security best practices and compliance standards. * Implement and manage identity and access management (IAM) policies and encryption practices. * Automation and Optimization: * Develop automation scripts to streamline cloud operations and deployment processes. * Continuously evaluate and optimize cloud services to improve efficiency and reduce costs. * Documentation and Reporting: * Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation for cloud architecture, processes, and procedures. * Provide regular reports on cloud performance, usage, and cost metrics. * Collaboration and Support: * Work closely with other IT teams, including DevOps and support staff, to ensure seamless integration and operation of cloud services. * Provide technical support and guidance to internal teams and end-users as needed Qualifications Qualifications: * Proven experience (3-5 years) as a Cloud System Engineer or in a similar role with hands-on experience in managing cloud environments. * Experience with major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and related services. * Strong knowledge of cloud computing concepts, including compute, storage, networking, and security. * Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell. * Experience with IaC tools like Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or similar. * Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes is a plus. AAP/EEO Statement:
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