Senior Cloud Engineer

Kentro•Washington, DC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Thank you for considering IT Concepts dba Kentro, where innovation drives opportunity and collaboration leads to success. Our dynamic community of experts is fully committed to advancing our customers' missions, fostering professional growth, and making a positive impact on our communities. By joining our supportive community, you will find that Kentro is dedicated to your personal and professional development. Together, we can drive meaningful change, spark innovation, and achieve extraordinary milestones. Kentro is hiring an experienced Sr. Cloud & Infrastructure Engineer to support a DOC Census opportunity . Kentro will provide the Government with program management and services related to emerging technology solutions, including Enterprise Architecture (EA) and data science, application development and management support, training, and enterprise ecosystem support.

Requirements

Senior level: 10+ years of experience and an MA/MS degree.
Substitutions for education: Associate’s degree plus 4 years work experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree
Bachelor's degree plus 8 years work experience may be substituted for a master’s degree
6 years of work experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree
12 years of work experience may be substituted for a master’s degree
Clearance Requirements: Top Secret Clearance

Nice To Haves

Desired Certifications: Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate Google Cloud: Certified Cloud Architect, Certified Security Professional CompTIA: Security+ CE, Network+, A+ Other: ITILv4 Foundation
Preferred Skills: Strong problem-solving and analytical skills Excellent communication and collaboration abilities Ability to work with teams but is self-motivated to complete projects independently. Ability to work entirely on-site with minimal accommodation
Preferred Technical Skills: Cloud Platforms: GCP, Microsoft Azure Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, Terragrunt, PowerShell DSC, Ansible, YAML, JSON DevSecOps / CI/CD: Azure DevOps, GitLab, Docker, Kubernetes Virtualization: VMware (vSphere, vSAN, NSX, Horizon, vRealize), Hyper-V Security & Compliance: NIST 800-53, Zero Trust, STIG, CIS, Azure Sentinel, Microsoft Defender Scripting: PowerShell, Bash, KQL, JavaScript, Regex (Splunk) Hardware & Infrastructure: Cisco Hyperconverged, Dell Isilon, Dell Data Domain Microsoft Stack: AD, Azure AD, DNS, Always-On AG, Certificate Services

Responsibilities

Maintains enterprise cloud infrastructure to ensure proper configuration, availability, performance, capacity, and maintenance.
Responsible for installing, configuring, administrating, supporting, and maintaining cloud-based systems and resources.
Maintains expertise in cloud infrastructure and cloud-based capabilities to enhance the scalability and efficiency of data solutions, support the development of containerized cloud-based applications, and provide O&M support for cloud-based web applications.
May be responsible for supporting Secure Cloud Architecture.
May be responsible for supporting DevSecOps Strategy.
May be responsible for supporting Infrastructure as Code efforts to optimize execution for dependency management and maximize efficiency by reducing manual reconciliation efforts.
May be responsible for supporting Security Compliance to comply with NIST 800-53 Rev 5 standards

Benefits

We offer competitive benefits package including paid time off, healthcare benefits, supplemental benefits, 401k including an employer match, discount perks, rewards, and more.
We invest in our employees – Every employee is eligible for education reimbursement for certifications, degrees, or professional development.
Reimbursement amounts may fluctuate due to IRS limitations.
We want you to grow as an expert and a leader and offer flexibility for you to take a course, complete a certification, or other professional growth and networking.
We are committed to supporting your curiosity and sustaining a culture that prioritizes commitment to continuous professional development.
We work hard; we play hard.
Kentro is committed to incorporating fun into every day.
We dedicate funds for activities – virtual and in-person – e.g., we host happy hours, holiday events, fitness & wellness events, and annual celebrations.
In alignment with our commitment to our communities, we also host and attend charity galas/events.
We believe in appreciating your commitment and building a positive workspace for you to be creative, innovative, and happy.