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Koniag Government Services

Cloud Engineer

Koniag Government Services, Huntsville, Alabama, United States, 35824

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Koniag Information Technology Services (KITS), a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking an experienced Cloud Engineer to support our Army customer in Huntsville, Alabama. This position requires on-site presence in Huntsville, Alabama.

We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

The Cloud Engineer will be responsible for supporting the entire cloud workload migration lifecycle and ensuring secure, optimized cloud operations across multiple platforms. This on-site role will focus on providing comprehensive cloud support services to the Army Materiel Command (AMC) Cloud Operations Team, specializing in multi-cloud and hybrid cloud environments. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with multiple cloud platforms, security compliance, and complex workload migrations within DoD environments.

Principal responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Support the entire workload migration lifecycle from pre-migration planning through post-migration optimization

Work with DoD-approved cloud service providers and Army Enterprise Data Center service models

Develop robust reference architectures for cloud implementations

Create streamlined migration processes to ensure efficient transitions

Conduct thorough technical feasibility assessments for cloud migration recommendations

Continuously optimize workload infrastructure and architecture in cloud environments

Monitor approved cloud architecture to ensure integrity and security

Enforce data management best practices across cloud platforms

Conduct compliance reviews of computer security plans

Ensure adherence to the Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide and DoD Risk Management Framework

Develop and implement solutions to safeguard information systems assets in cloud environments

Protect against both intentional and unintentional data access or destruction

Optimize cloud environments for performance and cost-efficiency

Consolidate common operational tools to improve management capabilities

Design and implement secure multi-cloud and hybrid cloud architectures

Collaborate with stakeholders to understand and address security requirements

Provide expertise on Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Support implementation, workload management, and optimization of cloud hosting environments

Participate in certification and accreditation processes for cloud-migrated systems

Education and Experience:

Required:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

10+ years of experience as a Senior Systems Engineer

5+ years of dedicated experience in multi-cloud architecture, cybersecurity, cloud containers, and associated licensing

5+ years of experience with AWS, Azure, and GCP implementation, workload management, and optimization

5+ years of experience in Data Security Analysis within cloud environments

5+ years of experience as an IA Policy Compliance Certified Professional

Experience conducting Certification and Accreditation (C&A) or other IA/CND compliance processes

Required Skills and Competencies:

Professional certification at the Technical Level II as defined by DODI 8570

Strong knowledge of systems analysis, evaluation, design, integration, and implementation

Expertise in multi-cloud architecture across AWS, Azure, and GCP

Experience with cloud container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.)

Knowledge of cloud licensing models and cost optimization strategies

Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices in cloud environments

Experience safeguarding information systems assets within cloud platforms

Proficiency in conducting compliance auditing for cloud-migrated systems

Understanding of the Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide

Knowledge of the DoD Risk Management Framework

Experience with complex application migrations to cloud environments

Strong documentation skills for architecture and implementation processes

Understanding of data management best practices in cloud environments

Experience optimizing cloud workloads for performance and cost

Knowledge of hybrid cloud architectures and connectivity solutions

Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearances

Willingness to work on-site in Huntsville, Alabama

Desired Skills and Competencies:

Master's degree in a related technical field

Cloud platform certifications (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Administrator, Google Cloud Professional, etc.)

Additional security certifications (CISSP, CCSP, etc.)

Experience working with Army or DoD cloud initiatives

Knowledge of Army Enterprise Data Center operations

Experience with DevSecOps practices and tools

Background in automation and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.)

Understanding of containerization orchestration platforms

Experience with cloud-native application development

Knowledge of serverless computing models and implementations

Background in cloud governance and compliance frameworks

Experience with cloud monitoring and management tools

Understanding of network security in cloud environments

Knowledge of disaster recovery and business continuity in cloud platforms

Experience mentoring junior cloud engineers or architects

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require accommodation to navigate or to apply for a position on our website, please contact Heaven Wood via e-mail at accommodations@koniag-gs.com or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodation.

Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com .

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Job Details

Job Family

Software and Systems Development

Job Function

Cloud Architect

Pay Type

Salary