Cloud Engineer

Forge Group, LLC • , VA

5d • $135,000 - $155,000 • Remote

About The Position

Forge Group requires a Cloud Engineer to support Amazon Web Services (AWS) environments for customers in our Rapid Capabilities practice. This position will work closely with the government and other partners to provide expertise and support with building, deploying and maintaining cloud computing environments supporting critical programs.

Requirements

• US Citizen
• 5+ years of professional experience managing, developing and deploying cloud environment infrastructure
• Experience developing Infrastructure-as-Code (IAC) solutions using tools such as Terraform and Ansible
• Experience managing IT systems in a production environment
• Familiarity with maintaining a high availability system to levels prescribed in a Service-Level Agreement (SLA)
• Familiarity with scripting languages such as Bash and Python
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Business Information Technology, or equivalent
• At least one active Associate level or higher AWS certification required
• Security+CE certification or higher required
• Ability to think strategically, act tactically, and display strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Build strong cross-group working relationships and demonstrate exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive and succeed in an entrepreneurial environment and not be hindered by ambiguity or competing priorities.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, proposals, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to question activities and issues in all functional areas and make sound business decisions based on that data.

Nice To Haves

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect preferred
• Appian experience a plus
• Strong understanding of Agile concepts and methodology
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Active Security Clearance is preferred

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining critical infrastructure and ensuring cloud systems achieve metrics set in Service-Level Agreements (SLA) and are implemented according to controls and documentation.
• Architect and develop new platform features that enable development and data teams to deliver functional and complete software.
• Develop automated solutions for deploying, maintaining, monitoring and reporting on the cloud environment.
• Evaluate new technologies and services as they are made available and provide recommendations for their use in improving the system function and/or performance.
• Investigate reported issues with infrastructure availability, performance and function and develop solutions to improve the system.
• Manage and monitor databases, storage devices, network infrastructure and other components to ensure they remain performant and available.
• Support DevSecOps processes including pipelines for automated deployment and developing tools to support automation of deployment, releases and management of software artifacts.
• Communicate issues, incidents and manage requests for information on infrastructure tasks and system performance with customers and other stakeholders.
• Support response to incidents and other response activities in support of reporting requirements.
• Maintain T2 background check.

Benefits

• Complete Flextime
• 401k With Employer Matching
• Healthcare, Including Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA) And Pre-Tax Premium Options
• Supplementary healthcare and family support
• Extended Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• Healthcare Insurance Deductible Paydown
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment, and Education & Training Stipends
• Cell Phone / Internet Stipends
• College Saving Plans with Employer Contributions
• Alternative Work Locations and Tele-Commuting
• Employee Referral Awards
• Retention, Signing & Performance Bonuses
• Commuter Benefits
• Paid Sabbatical

What This Job Offers

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