The DarkStar Group LLC
Cloud Solutions Architect (TS/SCI + Poly)
The DarkStar Group LLC, Reston, Virginia, United States, 22090
Description
The DarkStar Group, a GRVTY Company is seeking a Cloud Solutions Architect with a TS/SCI + Poly clearance (applicable to this customer) to join one of our top projects in Reston, VA. Below is an overview of the project, as well as information on our company, our benefits, and our $25,000 referral program.
THE PROGRAM
The DarkStar Group is a member of 100% of the winning teams for the largest technology program in the Intel Community. We've been supporting this customer on many different sub-projects of this program since our founding in 2013. We've grown on this effort by providing the customer with Engineers who have done exceptional work, and we've retained our staff by paying very strong salaries, and working hard to ensure each Engineer is doing work that aligns with their career interest.
THE PROJECT
The Sponsors office is the force of choice for the development of global infrastructure and delivery of solutions that drive influence operations. The Sponsor requires specialized skills in cloud engineering and full stack development.
THE ROLE
The Contractor shall participate in software development efforts through all aspects of the software engineering life cycle including scope and work estimation, design, documentation, implementation, testing and integration. The Contractor shall design and develop new applications to better meet the Sponsors mission design, as well as develop, and provide O&M for multiple tools. The Contractor shall assist in developing solutions to software architecture problems and broad design solutions. The Contractor shall manage virtual and physical servers on a virtualization platform (VMware) with Windows Server 2008-2016, Ubuntu, CentOS, and Ubuntu operating systems. The Contractor shall ensure the security of the server infrastructure by implementing industry best practices regarding privacy, security, and regulatory compliance. The Contractor shall use a proactive approach to anticipating, mitigating, identifying, troubleshooting, and correcting hardware and software issues on servers and workstations. Required Skills
Demonstrated experience independently designing and developing cloud based applications using current best practices and architectural guidelines. Demonstrated experience working in software engineering, applications development or web application development and deployment. Demonstrated experience with object oriented development in a modern language (Java, Go, C##). Demonstrated experience developing front ends in modern frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue. Demonstrated experience developing in a Linux environment. Demonstrated experience developing in a commercial clouds such as AWS, Azure, or GCP. Demonstrated experience developing containerized applications using Kubernetes. Demonstrated experience working with orchestration tools like Terraform, Ansible, or Helm. Demonstrated experience with networking and Virtual Private Network (VPN) protocols like OpenVPN, Wireguard, and IPSec. Demonstrated experience managing end user accounts, permissions, access rights, and storage allocations in accordance with best practices. Demonstrated experience installing and managing cloud based applications in AWS, Azure, or GCP. Demonstrated experience with Kubernetes and containerization. Demonstrated experience performing software and hardware upgrades, patches and reconfigs. Demonstrated experience managing the physical environment of server racks including cable management, documenting, labeling, and configuration of KVM switching for console and remote access. Demonstrated experience installing and upgrading computer components and software, managing virtual servers, and integrate automation processes. Demonstrated experience troubleshooting hardware and software errors by running diagnostics, documenting problems and resolutions, prioritizing problems, and assessing impact of issues. Demonstrated experience performing regular backup operations and implementing appropriate processes for data protection, disaster recovery, and failover procedures. Demonstrated experience monitoring the system daily and responding immediately to performance, security or usability concerns. Demonstrated experience reviewing application logs to sustain system integrity and security. Demonstrated experience with Linux administration (Centos/Ubuntu/Rocky). Demonstrated experience communicating issues and resolutions to all levels of an organization. Demonstrated experience responding and resolving help desk and JIRA requests. Associate or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, System Administration, or a closely related field, or equivalent experience. Desired Skills (Optional)
Demonstrated experience with Java/Go. Demonstrated experience with Javascript. Demonstrated experience with React, Angular, or Vue. Demonstrated experience with development in AWS, Azure, or GCP (specifically experience with EC2, S3, EKS, EFS, Route53, Load Balancers or their equivalents). Demonstrated experience with Kubernetes. Demonstrated experience with automation - CI/CD (Gitlab). Cloud Engineering Team Support Demonstrated experience in system administration. System administration and IT certifications in Linux, Microsoft, or other network related fields Demonstrated experience with Virtual Private Network (VPN) technologies like OpenVPN, Wireguard, and IPSec. Demonstrated experience with virtualization, VMWare, or equivalent. Demonstrated experience with scripting (Bash, Python, Powershell) and automation tools. Why Choose The DarkStar Group, a GRVTY Company
The DarkStar Group, a GRVTY Company, started with a simple, American idea: we do things not because they are easy but because they are hard. The DarkStar Group, a GRVTY Company, exists to answer challenges. We do it for customers in defense, intelligence, homeland security-anyone whose job it is to advance America's strategic position. The size of the challenge we face demands new skills, new backgrounds, and new thinking. That's what we're here to deliver. And when you work shoulder to shoulder with brilliant people tackling the most high-stakes challenges, it's invigorating. Our culture is built on collaboration, mission-focused innovation, and a commitment to excellence, where every challenge we answer opens the door to a new possibility.
The toughest national security challenges demand vision and ingenuity, not just resources. We deliver mission and technical expertise to outpace our adversaries. We're purpose-built to tackle the most entrenched, systemic national security issues around the world.
We partner with our customers to help them overcome challenges in every corner of technology and defense-including the ones still being explored. Our growing capabilities create complementary advantages, giving on-the-ground operations the edge they need to succeed. We muster everything we have to answer every challenge presented, every day of our lives.
At The DarkStar Group, a GRVTY Company, we believe that when our employees thrive, our company thrives. That's why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance.
Robust health plan including medical, dental, and vision Health Savings Account with company contribution Annual Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays Paid Parental Leave 401k with generous company match Training and Development Opportunities Award Programs Variety of Company Sponsored Events
The DarkStar Group, A GRVTY Company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations should email ds_recruiting@grvty.comor call 703-544-7930 with requested details. A member of the HR team will respond to your request within 2 business days.
Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
The DarkStar Group, a GRVTY Company is seeking a Cloud Solutions Architect with a TS/SCI + Poly clearance (applicable to this customer) to join one of our top projects in Reston, VA. Below is an overview of the project, as well as information on our company, our benefits, and our $25,000 referral program.
THE PROGRAM
The DarkStar Group is a member of 100% of the winning teams for the largest technology program in the Intel Community. We've been supporting this customer on many different sub-projects of this program since our founding in 2013. We've grown on this effort by providing the customer with Engineers who have done exceptional work, and we've retained our staff by paying very strong salaries, and working hard to ensure each Engineer is doing work that aligns with their career interest.
THE PROJECT
The Sponsors office is the force of choice for the development of global infrastructure and delivery of solutions that drive influence operations. The Sponsor requires specialized skills in cloud engineering and full stack development.
THE ROLE
The Contractor shall participate in software development efforts through all aspects of the software engineering life cycle including scope and work estimation, design, documentation, implementation, testing and integration. The Contractor shall design and develop new applications to better meet the Sponsors mission design, as well as develop, and provide O&M for multiple tools. The Contractor shall assist in developing solutions to software architecture problems and broad design solutions. The Contractor shall manage virtual and physical servers on a virtualization platform (VMware) with Windows Server 2008-2016, Ubuntu, CentOS, and Ubuntu operating systems. The Contractor shall ensure the security of the server infrastructure by implementing industry best practices regarding privacy, security, and regulatory compliance. The Contractor shall use a proactive approach to anticipating, mitigating, identifying, troubleshooting, and correcting hardware and software issues on servers and workstations. Required Skills
Demonstrated experience independently designing and developing cloud based applications using current best practices and architectural guidelines. Demonstrated experience working in software engineering, applications development or web application development and deployment. Demonstrated experience with object oriented development in a modern language (Java, Go, C##). Demonstrated experience developing front ends in modern frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue. Demonstrated experience developing in a Linux environment. Demonstrated experience developing in a commercial clouds such as AWS, Azure, or GCP. Demonstrated experience developing containerized applications using Kubernetes. Demonstrated experience working with orchestration tools like Terraform, Ansible, or Helm. Demonstrated experience with networking and Virtual Private Network (VPN) protocols like OpenVPN, Wireguard, and IPSec. Demonstrated experience managing end user accounts, permissions, access rights, and storage allocations in accordance with best practices. Demonstrated experience installing and managing cloud based applications in AWS, Azure, or GCP. Demonstrated experience with Kubernetes and containerization. Demonstrated experience performing software and hardware upgrades, patches and reconfigs. Demonstrated experience managing the physical environment of server racks including cable management, documenting, labeling, and configuration of KVM switching for console and remote access. Demonstrated experience installing and upgrading computer components and software, managing virtual servers, and integrate automation processes. Demonstrated experience troubleshooting hardware and software errors by running diagnostics, documenting problems and resolutions, prioritizing problems, and assessing impact of issues. Demonstrated experience performing regular backup operations and implementing appropriate processes for data protection, disaster recovery, and failover procedures. Demonstrated experience monitoring the system daily and responding immediately to performance, security or usability concerns. Demonstrated experience reviewing application logs to sustain system integrity and security. Demonstrated experience with Linux administration (Centos/Ubuntu/Rocky). Demonstrated experience communicating issues and resolutions to all levels of an organization. Demonstrated experience responding and resolving help desk and JIRA requests. Associate or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, System Administration, or a closely related field, or equivalent experience. Desired Skills (Optional)
Demonstrated experience with Java/Go. Demonstrated experience with Javascript. Demonstrated experience with React, Angular, or Vue. Demonstrated experience with development in AWS, Azure, or GCP (specifically experience with EC2, S3, EKS, EFS, Route53, Load Balancers or their equivalents). Demonstrated experience with Kubernetes. Demonstrated experience with automation - CI/CD (Gitlab). Cloud Engineering Team Support Demonstrated experience in system administration. System administration and IT certifications in Linux, Microsoft, or other network related fields Demonstrated experience with Virtual Private Network (VPN) technologies like OpenVPN, Wireguard, and IPSec. Demonstrated experience with virtualization, VMWare, or equivalent. Demonstrated experience with scripting (Bash, Python, Powershell) and automation tools. Why Choose The DarkStar Group, a GRVTY Company
The DarkStar Group, a GRVTY Company, started with a simple, American idea: we do things not because they are easy but because they are hard. The DarkStar Group, a GRVTY Company, exists to answer challenges. We do it for customers in defense, intelligence, homeland security-anyone whose job it is to advance America's strategic position. The size of the challenge we face demands new skills, new backgrounds, and new thinking. That's what we're here to deliver. And when you work shoulder to shoulder with brilliant people tackling the most high-stakes challenges, it's invigorating. Our culture is built on collaboration, mission-focused innovation, and a commitment to excellence, where every challenge we answer opens the door to a new possibility.
The toughest national security challenges demand vision and ingenuity, not just resources. We deliver mission and technical expertise to outpace our adversaries. We're purpose-built to tackle the most entrenched, systemic national security issues around the world.
We partner with our customers to help them overcome challenges in every corner of technology and defense-including the ones still being explored. Our growing capabilities create complementary advantages, giving on-the-ground operations the edge they need to succeed. We muster everything we have to answer every challenge presented, every day of our lives.
At The DarkStar Group, a GRVTY Company, we believe that when our employees thrive, our company thrives. That's why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance.
Robust health plan including medical, dental, and vision Health Savings Account with company contribution Annual Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays Paid Parental Leave 401k with generous company match Training and Development Opportunities Award Programs Variety of Company Sponsored Events
The DarkStar Group, A GRVTY Company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations should email ds_recruiting@grvty.comor call 703-544-7930 with requested details. A member of the HR team will respond to your request within 2 business days.
Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal