Systems Architect - Cloud Engineer

Cherokee Federal•Chantilly, VA

About The Position

Systems Architect/Cloud Engineer This position requires an active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance. A Systems Architect/Cloud Engineer designs and oversees the implementation of complex IT infrastructures, utilizing cloud technologies to optimize performance, scalability, and security. They blend expertise in system design with in-depth knowledge of cloud platforms to develop efficient and resilient solutions tailored to meet organizational needs. Compensation & Benefits: Pay commensurate with experience. Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Requirements

A current TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance.
Technical degree with Five (5) years of relevant experience, or Four (4) additional years of experience in lieu of degree.
Cloud and systems administration experience (ranging from application management to network management) and/or public cloud certification – to include AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, AWS Certified SysOps Administrator.
Demonstrated experience in designing, securing, and automating the deployment of both Windows and Linux environments.
Hands-on cloud and virtualization experience and can function across multiple cloud/virtualization providers such as Microsoft, Google, Amazon, VMWare, etc.
Demonstrated experience in drafting and contributing to a full range of architectural and engineering documentation, such as System Security Plans, architecture diagrams, and/or other related program documents.
Experience with event correlation and root cause analysis.
Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal
As required by our governmental client, this position requires being a US Citizen AND an active TS/Sensitive Compartmental Information (SCI) clearance.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience writing Linux shell scripts (bash preferred).
Experience with writing cloud deployment scripts.
Demonstrated experience with development and/or maintenance of large-scale enterprise programs which include the integration of COTS solutions.
Demonstrated experience with Splunk Enterprise to include software installation, forwarder configuration, and Splunk App deployment(s).
Experience with host-based and/or endpoint protection configuration, such as a VPN solution.
Demonstrated experience with network security best practice configuration in cloud computing environments.
Experience testing secure network designs by running Wireshark PCAP data captures and analysis.
Demonstrated experience with mobile Android emulators, e.g., Genymotion.

Responsibilities

Complex problem solving across multiple commercial cloud provider capability implementations and internet-based applications.
Commercial cloud capability design and implementation for new and existing Sponsor capabilities.
Customization and configuration of COTS products and required peripherals.
Configuration of cloud hosted load balancers, routing tables, NAT gateways, VPC peering connections, VPN appliances, and other commercial cloud configurations.
Coordinate, communicate, and interact with senior managers, technical personnel, partners, and customers.
Research both existing technology and emerging technology and be able to rapidly design, test, document, and deploy mission impactful technology.
Non-engineering tasks such as account creations, account setups, process improvement, etc.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned