Cloud Infrastructure Engineer - (Junior)

Sparksoft Corporation•Columbia, MD

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join us at Sparksoft, where we're not just another tech company—we're a catalyst for change. Our mission isn't just to offer IT solutions; it's to revolutionize the way you work. Here, passion isn't just a buzzword; it's the fuel behind groundbreaking ideas and transformative technologies. We serve a wide range of government clients, delivering impact that's felt across the nation. Our true strength lies in our people. They're the problem-solvers and innovators consistently delivering extraordinary outcomes. With Sparksoft, you're not stepping into a routine job; you're joining a team committed to innovation and excellence. Our innovation extends beyond just delivering projects. Through our specialized Innovation Centers, we continuously refine our methods, ensuring we remain industry leaders. We are Sparksoft!

Requirements

3+ years of experience in cloud engineering, infrastructure engineering, systems administration, or related technical roles.
Experience supporting cloud-based and enterprise infrastructure environments.
Experience with Kubernetes or container orchestration platforms.
Knowledge of infrastructure architecture, networking, storage, and compute concepts.
Experience troubleshooting infrastructure and cloud-related issues.
Familiarity with automation, scripting, or Infrastructure-as-Code concepts.
Experience working within Agile teams and operational support environments.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
Candidates must have lived in the United States 3 out of the past 5 years

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting CMS, Federal Government, or healthcare systems.
Experience with AWS cloud services.
Experience with container platforms such as Kubernetes, OpenShift, or Docker.
Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
Experience with CI/CD and DevOps practices.
Experience with cloud monitoring, logging, and observability solutions.
Familiarity with cloud security and identity management concepts.

Responsibilities

Support the provisioning, configuration, and maintenance of cloud and infrastructure resources across multiple environments.
Monitor system health, availability, and performance and assist in troubleshooting infrastructure-related issues.
Support cloud deployments, environment builds, and infrastructure integrations.
Assist with Kubernetes-based platform administration and containerized environments.
Participate in system maintenance activities, including patching, updates, and configuration management.
Support infrastructure automation and Infrastructure-as-Code initiatives.
Assist with incident response, root cause analysis, and operational support activities.
Develop and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and configuration records.
Collaborate with DevOps, Security, Application Development, and Operations teams to support platform stability and environment readiness.
Apply cloud engineering best practices to improve reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency.