Cloud Engineer

Idaho National Laboratory

74d • $93,204 - $229,284

About The Position

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Cloud Engineer to work on our Infrastructure & Operations team. Our team works a 9x80 or schedule located out of our INL Administration Building (IAB) facility with or every other Friday off. In this role, you will engineer effective solutions that integrate security, speed and reliability into the design, configure, and deploy cloud compute, storage, and cloud services. Apply experience in cloud technologies, server administration, application hosting, process automation and cyber security.

Requirements

• Level 3: Bachelor's Degree in computer science, software engineering, information technology or related field and at least 5 years of direct professional experience.
• Level 4: Bachelor's Degree in computer science, software engineering, information technology or related field and at least 9 years of direct professional experience.
• May accept experience in lieu of education commensurate with a High School diploma or equivalent and at least 11 years of direct/professional experience for a Level 3.
• For a Level 4, a High School diploma or equivalent and at least 15 years of direct/professional experience.
• Professional certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect and Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert preferred.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy 'L' clearance, which requires US Citizenship.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in cloud platforms such as AWS or Microsoft Azure.
• Strong understanding of cloud architecture, including compute, storage, networking, and security components.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with automation and configuration management tools like Ansible and Terraform.
• Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.

Responsibilities

• Apply operational cloud infrastructure and technical support across distributed and hybrid architectures to ensure functionality, security, compliance, and process automation principles, theories, and concepts to provide solutions for a variety of environments and application hosting needs.
• Plan, develop, and implement solutions to complex automation problems and major projects.
• Work to support project plans and requirements, establish scope, cost and schedule estimates for design and development activities.
• Participate in technical reviews for projects at various phases of development and provide recommendations for computer technology solutions to customers and management’s needs.
• Maintain and upgrade a variety of services for data protection, backup/recovery, and disaster recovery strategies for hosted and on-premise workloads.
• Manage and optimize cloud resources to ensure cost-efficiency, performance, and availability.
• Monitor system performance, reliability, system health, troubleshoot issues, and provide timely resolutions to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams(DevSecOps, Cyber, Architects, Network, Data Scientists, AI Engineers) to define cloud strategies, architecture, platforms, and best practices.
• Evaluate and integrate AI/ML services into cloud architectures to enhance automation, observability, and operational intelligence.
• Implement and manage cloud security measures to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Automate deployment, monitoring, and management processes using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools and practices.
• Create and review new methodologies and architectures that advance the organizations’ mission and build security into the process of application development and delivery.
• Ensure compliance with INL’s safety, security, environmental, health and quality assurance requirements.
• Document activities, reports, and existing technologies.
• Write and present technical papers representing the INL.
• Review and analyze source code and system design documentation, reports from users, and other technical artifacts to create reports and present to other staff and management assessments of code quality, the probable origin and implications of defects and anomalies, and recommendations for improvements and enhancements.
• Engage in professional development to maintain technical proficiency in current and emerging technologies.
• Utilize expertise to define strategic direction in assigned areas.
• Mentor junior engineers.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance)
• Comprehensive Relocation Package

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees