Senior Cloud Developer

Synergy ECP • Washington, DC

11h • $150,000 - $195,000

About The Position

The Cloud Developer Sr will serve as a technical architect and security gatekeeper for an AWS cloud hosting platform. They ensure platform readiness to intake containerized applications and develop automated pipelines to build, deploy and monitor with “security-by-design” principles.

Requirements

• Proven experience in cloud architecture and cloud service delivery models.
• Strong analytical skills to provide recommendations for cloud migration and deployment.
• Ability to manage cloud policies and ensure secure cloud environments.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
• Bachelors required
• Minimum 8 years' experience
• Must possess active TS/SCI clearance to be considered for this role.
• U.S. Citizenship
• Container orchestration and security practices in AWS EKS
• Container security best practices for image scanning and vulnerability remediation – Aqua Security, Nessus and ACSA experience.
• Proficient in DevSecOps practices and automation tools – GitLab and GitLab Runners expertise and proven ability to secure pipelines.
• Implement least privileged access with Zero Trust best practices.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform to automate platform services.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement cloud infrastructure for applications and migrate existing on-premises applications to the cloud.
• Analyze applications and provide recommendations for platform migration, deployment into a cloud environment, and optimization.
• Provide strategies for failure/recovery, cost optimization, and benefit analyses for cloud, cloud-agnostic, and on-premises services.
• Manage policies for cloud service usage, new technology requests, and ensure the establishment of a secure cloud environment.
• Ensure appropriate availability and uptime design for cloud services.
• Work independently to design and develop new software products or major enhancements to existing cloud software.
• Debug cloud stacks and manage cloud infrastructure.
• Platform governance by enforcing compliance frameworks following Security Assessment and Authorization (SAA).
• Maintain ATO compliance and remediation of security findings throughout the accreditation process for infrastructure, platform and application components.

Benefits

• We offer highly competitive compensation that is consistently recognized by our employees as being generous!
• We offer a comprehensive Health Benefits package and 401K Retirement plan so you can take care of yourself and your family... both now and in the future.
• Other health-related benefits include People Partners who will help you navigate both personal and professional worlds, as well as strong wellness related resources offered through our healthcare provider.
• Employees are encouraged to take advantage of our company-sponsored continuing education program so they can get their degree or that next certification needed to propel them towards the next level.
• We offer a generous Paid Time Off benefit and 10 paid holidays a year.
• NSI/Synergy ECP also provides flexible work options that work with your schedule and lifestyle.
• NSI/Synergy ECP participates annually in building awareness, volunteering and contributing to dozens of organizations.

What This Job Offers

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