Cloud Engineer

ERP International • Laurel, MD

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

ERP International is seeking a skilled and DoD cleared Cloud Engineer to support our initiatives in developing and managing cloud-based applications. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in enhancing our cloud processes, ensuring that all deliverables meet user acceptance criteria while adhering to security best practices. With a strong background in Azure environments and extensive experience in automation tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, Kubernetes, and Docker, the ideal candidate will be a trusted advisor in implementing industry standards and driving continuous improvement. Job Location: On customer site (Ft. Meade, MD) with telework options. Candidates will need to be on-site at Ft Meade, MD at least 3 times per week, but available to be onsite daily.

Requirements

• Active DoD Security Clearance of Secret or higher
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business or other related scientific or technical discipline
• Minimum Experience: 5+ years of DevOps experience
• 3 years of experience with Azure and other Cloud environments
• 3 years of experience with Kubernetes in an Azure cloud environment
• 3 years of experience with application and operating system security
• 3 years’ hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Ansible and Terraform
• Experience in Agile methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban using tools such as Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal and collaborative skills, and the ability to communicate strategic information security topics, policies, and standards as well as risk-related concepts to technical and nontechnical audiences at various organizational levels

Nice To Haves

• Certification in one or more cloud environments (Azure or AWS)
• Knowledge and experience working in DoD Azure environments

Responsibilities

• Work with teams to bring continuous improvement to processes and tools
• Ensure work product meets user acceptance criteria
• Manage self-directed assignments
• Meet schedule deadlines and commitments with a high-level of quality of deliverables
• Be a trusted automation and tooling advisor for Cloud and other infrastructure initiatives by providing objective, practical and relevant ideas, insights, and advice
• Recommend and implement industry standards
• Implement and ensure adherence to security practices and incorporate them into the automated pipelines

Benefits

• Competitive Salaries & Benefits to include Health, Dental, Vision and Retirement!
• Health Advocate & Concierge Services!
• Unlimited Job- Related Training & Development!
• Employee Recognition & Incentive Programs!
• Employee Appreciation & Company Sponsored Events!
• Opportunity to work with leading edge technology!
• Community Outreach & Charity Work!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior