Senior Cloud Developer Engineer

GuidePoint Security • Chantilly, VA

1d • Remote

About The Position

The Cloud Developer Engineer will help design, implement, and manage secure cloud infrastructures in support of mission-critical operations, with a strong focus on security monitoring and threat detection. This role supports complex cloud environments by leveraging modern DevOps tools and practices, collaborating across teams to solve technical challenges.

Requirements

• An active TS/SCI with Polygraph is required.
• 5-7 years of experience in cloud computing with a primary focus on Microsoft Azure, and AWS
• Bachelor’s degree or 4+ additional years of IT experience in lieu of a degree
• Experience designing and deploying Cloud-based solutions tools, and working with DevOps tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Gitlab, AWS CodeStar, Docker, etc.
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools like ARM templates, Terraform, Ansible, or BICEP
• Familiarity with cloud template technologies including Azure Resource Manager, GitHub Enterprise, GitLab, and architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or Zachman
• Experience automating workflows using scripting tools such as PowerShell, Bash, Python, YAML, JSON, or Ansible
• DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 certification (e.g., CCNA Security, GICSP, GSEC, Security+, CND, SSCP) or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes, and experience with other cloud platforms like AWS or Google Cloud Platform
• Familiarity with the Atlassian tool suite, specifically JIRA and Confluence.
• Understanding of Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS)-199, NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-53A, NIST SP 800-37, and DoD Cloud Security Requirements Guide
• Microsoft certifications such as Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Security Engineer Associate, Solutions Expert in Cloud Platform and Infrastructure, or Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Responsibilities

• Supporting AWS, Azure, Oracle, and GCP cloud services and infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or ARM templates
• Troubleshooting and resolving issues related to a specific cloud environment
• Implementing Cloud security best practices
• Leveraging Azure data services such as Azure Monitor, Azure Logging Analytics, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Sentinel, and Azure Policy to ensure security posture and compliance.
• Writing and maintaining automation scripts in PowerShell, Python, or Azure CLI and executing them using services such as Logic Apps, Azure Automation, and Azure Functions.
• Configuring network security groups (NSGs), application gateways, and other network controls to protect cloud resources
• Managing Cloud compute, storage, networking, and database services
• Applying security best practices and compliance standards while collaborating effectively across teams to address complex technical needs

Benefits

• Group Medical Insurance options: Zero Deductible PPO Plan (GuidePoint pays 90% of the premium for employees and 70% for family plans (spouse/children/family) or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (GuidePoint pays 100% of the employees premiums and 75% for family plans (spouse/children/family). If you choose the High Deductible / HSA plan, GPS will contribute in 4 equal quarterly installments: ($850 per EE annually / $1750 per family annually (includes spouse/children/family options)
• Group Dental Insurance: GuidePoint pays 100% of the premium for employees and 75% of family plans
• 12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) program
• Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance
• Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment
• Pet Benefit Option

What This Job Offers

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