Cloud Engineer MDX - SSFB

Amentum•Colorado Springs, CO

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cloud Engineer is part of Amentum’s Missile Defense Division and directly supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), working with the Missile Defense Space Enterprise Architecture organization at Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The role supports development and implementation of solutions for advanced sensing capabilities and secure command and control of space-based defense systems. The engineer designs, implements, troubleshoots, and sustains cloud environments for the Missile Defense Space Center. The position includes developing secure, scalable architectures across VCF 9.0, AWS GovCloud, and Azure for US Government, as well as implementing cloud solutions involving compute, storage, networking, software development, and DevSecOps. The engineer works with system engineers and cross-functional teams to define requirements, develop designs, implement and test solutions, and support integration and compliance. The role also develops automation to expand self-service resource provisioning. The successful candidate is an independent, collaborative problem-solver who can learn quickly, improve processes and system designs, document work, identify risks and opportunities, and communicate effectively with technical teams, leadership, and customers. This is an onsite, day-shift position with up to 10% travel. An active DoW Secret or higher clearance is required; relocation assistance and telework are not available.

Requirements

At least 1 year of general full-time work experience; this may be reduced with completion of advanced education.
At least 1 year of directly related experience in cloud engineering roles.
Understanding of principles supporting cloud infrastructure components, including compute, networking, and storage.
Familiarity with Kubernetes and containerization.
Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform.
Experience in a Linux computing environment.
Understanding of compute, networking, storage, and DevSecOps.
Meet DoD 8570 certification requirements, such as Security+, within 60 days of hire.
Active DoW Secret or higher security clearance.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, technically challenging environment.
Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, ability to learn quickly, and ability to take constructive feedback.
Strong written, oral, and presentation skills for communicating with senior customer management and customers.
Submit a resume using month-and-year date format with the application.

Nice To Haves

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoW Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.
Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
One or more cloud certifications, such as VMware Certified Professional - VCF Architect, AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional, or Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
Experience with continuous delivery tools such as VCFA Blueprints, GitLab, or ArgoCD.
Experience supporting Department of Defense or Federal cloud initiatives.
Experience with model-based systems engineering models and tools.
Experience working in an agile environment.
Experience administering a Linux environment, such as RHEL 9.x.
Experience writing and executing automation tools.
Experience with scripting languages such as YAML, Python, or Bash.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, troubleshoot, and sustain cloud environments for the Missile Defense Space Center.
Design and implement secure, scalable cloud architectures using VCF 9.0, AWS GovCloud, and Azure for US Government.
Implement cloud-based solutions across compute, storage, networking, software development, and DevSecOps.
Work with system engineers to identify and define requirements for new systems and system modifications, develop designs, and implement and test solutions.
Coordinate with cybersecurity, DevSecOps, sustainment, and application delivery teams to support integration and compliance.
Develop and implement automation that expands self-service resource consumption and improves the speed and efficiency of resource provisioning.
Improve processes and system designs; decompose service problems and provide resolutions.
Create and follow standard processes and clearly document results.
Identify risks, issues, and opportunities and communicate them to leadership.
Present and communicate effectively with senior customer management and customers.