Cloud Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Cloud Engineering Lead is responsible for cloud systems plans and strategy; design, development, and deployment of applications into a Cloud or Hybrid Cloud; and implementation of enterprise infrastructure and platforms required for cloud computing. Cloud Engineering Lead responsibilities include architecting and leading the development and integration of cloud-based information and computer systems that meet specific needs, as identified in the SOW. The Cloud Engineering Lead is accountable for the end-to-end cloud deployment experience, from concept development to deployment. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of a TS/SCI with CI Polygraph 
• • A minimum of a bachelor's degree in business, computer science, management information systems, or related technical field. 
  • A minimum of five years of experience supporting cloud architecture design, development, implementation, and maintenance. 
  • A minimum of one of the following professional certifications: 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• A minimum of eight years of relevant technical experience. 
• One of the following AWS Certifications: 

• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner 
• AWS Certified SysOps Administrator (Associate) 
• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer (Professional) 
• AWS Certified Big Data (Specialty)  
• Cloud Engineering experience at NGA, or within the National System for Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG), including the NGA Enterprise Architecture process, NGA Service/ API Governance, and the NGA RFC process. 
• Ability to work closely with Agile teams to ensure that the solution architectures align with the product roadmap and business objectives. 
• Experience defining and implementing strategies for integrating software components, systems, and applications, including designing and implementing APIs, data integrations, and middleware. 
• Experience collaborating with DevOps teams to ensure seamless deployment, automation, monitoring, and scaling of software solutions, and drive continuous improvement in software development practices. 
• Proven successes with stakeholder Management: Collaboration with product owners, business analysts, and other stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements, provide technical recommendations, and ensure alignment of solution architecture with business goals. 
• Ability to maintain technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, design documents, and user guides, to ensure the proper understanding and maintenance of the software solutions. 
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, distributed team environment. 
• SAFe certification (e.g., SAFe Agilist, SAFe Program Consultant, etc.) is preferred 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex technical requirements and provide innovative solutions. 
• Ability to adapt to changing business requirements and work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. 
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to influence and guide teams towards achieving project goals and deliverables. 
• Highly motivated, self-learner, and technically inquisitive. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Conduct root cause problem analysis and develop technical solutions to problems. 
• Guide & Support Junior level personnel.

We are seeking a Cloud Engineer to join our team supporting our NGA customer in Springfield, VA. 

TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

Visit us at www.TekSynap.com. 

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WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   

• Location:  WASHINGTON METRO AREA (WMA)    
• Type of environment: Office 
• Noise level: Low 
• Work schedule: Schedule is day shift. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs. 

• Amount of Travel: 30% within WMA

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship 

Clearance requirement: TS/SCI CI Poly 

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

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