Savannah River National Laboratory
Cloud Systems Engineer
Savannah River National Laboratory, Aiken, South Carolina, United States, 29805
Savannah River National Laboratory is seeking an experienced Cloud Engineer to support the OCIO Computer Operations and Cloud Computing team. The team is looking to implement and pursue next-generation innovation. The candidate will have expertise in the strategy, design, development, and implementation of large-scale cloud projects, including the use of High‑Performance‑Computing (HPC) environments. Experience with Azure Cloud Computing is expected, with exposure to other vendor platforms (AWS, Google) ideal. The prospective candidate should possess a firm grasp of emerging cloud technologies, platforms, and applications and be able to customize them to help the business become more secure and efficient. Extensive knowledge of cloud maintenance, staff engagement, and advanced industry knowledge are essential, and familiarity with Azure GCC Platforms and other FedRAMP‑approved platforms is desired.
Responsibilities
Work in tandem with existing engineering teams to identify and implement the most optimal cloud‑based solutions for the lab.
Support the transition of crucial business applications and procedures to private and hybrid cloud platforms.
Define and document best practices and strategies regarding application and compute deployment, and infrastructure maintenance.
Establish proper cloud deployment methodology for a new cloud tenant.
Ensure resource performance, uptime, and scale while maintaining high design standards.
Manage cloud environments in accordance with company security guidelines.
At the direction of lead engineers or architects, develop and implement technical efforts to design, build, and deploy large‑scale data processing, computationally intensive statistical modeling, and advanced analytics, as well as potential lab‑wide applications.
Experience with multi‑organizational projects and interfacing with external customers and vendors; proven experience with leading small projects and managing resources.
Establish relationships with internal and external subject‑matter experts on multiple cross‑career area teams for small to medium‑sized projects.
Lead all aspects of the cloud resource development lifecycle for solutions, including planning, requirements, development, testing, and quality assurance.
Post‑deployment: troubleshoot incidents, identify root causes, fix and document problems, and implement preventive measures.
Educate teams on the implementation of new cloud‑based initiatives, providing associated training when necessary.
Demonstrate exceptional problem‑solving skills, with the ability to see and solve issues before they affect business productivity.
Minimum Qualifications
Ten or more years of experience in architecting, designing, developing, securing, and implementing cloud solutions, with emphasis on Azure services.
Experience in several of the following areas: database architecture, business intelligence, big data, machine learning, advanced analytics, Linux and Windows Server operating system deployments.
Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of business analysts, developers, data scientists, and subject‑matter experts.
US citizenship legally required for the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
Knowledge of coding languages for scripting (e.g., Bash, Python, Perl, PowerShell).
Experience in federal government and/or higher educational environments.
A minimum of two professional certifications focused on cloud (e.g., Azure/AWS Data Engineer Associate, Cloud Practitioner, Solutions Architect).
Benefits
Benefits vary based upon employment status.
Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company‑provided seed.
Short‑ & Long‑Term Disability (company paid).
Life Insurance Non‑Contributory 1X salary (company paid).
AD&D Non‑Contributory 1X salary (company paid).
Savings & Investment plan:
Qualified Non‑Elective Company Contribution of 5% each pay period with immediate vesting.
Company match 50 cents/dollar up to 8% (3 yrs. vesting in company match).
Contributory Life Insurance up to 5X Salary with $1M Cap.
Contributory AD&D (employee, spouse and children).
Paid Time Off.
Employee Assistance Plan.
Competitive relocation package to ease transition; domestic and international relocation assistance available for certain positions.
About Us Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is a multi‑program laboratory applying state‑of‑the‑art science and practical, high‑value, cost‑effective solutions to complex technical problems to protect the nation. Located at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Savannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken, SC, the laboratory develops and deploys innovative technologies to address environmental, energy, and national security challenges.
About The Team The Chief Information Office (CIO) team supports SRNL in achieving mission and business goals. Our team provides digital solutions and virtual infrastructure, offering growth opportunities to support cutting‑edge research and solve nation‑state problems. We work across multiple federal customers, delivering solutions from commercial off‑the‑shelf to custom‑written, including cloud‑based solutions.
BSRA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. BSRA is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. Please email us at
SRNLRecruiting@srnl.doe.gov
with any questions regarding the hiring process or to request an accommodation. Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Information Technology
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Responsibilities
Work in tandem with existing engineering teams to identify and implement the most optimal cloud‑based solutions for the lab.
Support the transition of crucial business applications and procedures to private and hybrid cloud platforms.
Define and document best practices and strategies regarding application and compute deployment, and infrastructure maintenance.
Establish proper cloud deployment methodology for a new cloud tenant.
Ensure resource performance, uptime, and scale while maintaining high design standards.
Manage cloud environments in accordance with company security guidelines.
At the direction of lead engineers or architects, develop and implement technical efforts to design, build, and deploy large‑scale data processing, computationally intensive statistical modeling, and advanced analytics, as well as potential lab‑wide applications.
Experience with multi‑organizational projects and interfacing with external customers and vendors; proven experience with leading small projects and managing resources.
Establish relationships with internal and external subject‑matter experts on multiple cross‑career area teams for small to medium‑sized projects.
Lead all aspects of the cloud resource development lifecycle for solutions, including planning, requirements, development, testing, and quality assurance.
Post‑deployment: troubleshoot incidents, identify root causes, fix and document problems, and implement preventive measures.
Educate teams on the implementation of new cloud‑based initiatives, providing associated training when necessary.
Demonstrate exceptional problem‑solving skills, with the ability to see and solve issues before they affect business productivity.
Minimum Qualifications
Ten or more years of experience in architecting, designing, developing, securing, and implementing cloud solutions, with emphasis on Azure services.
Experience in several of the following areas: database architecture, business intelligence, big data, machine learning, advanced analytics, Linux and Windows Server operating system deployments.
Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of business analysts, developers, data scientists, and subject‑matter experts.
US citizenship legally required for the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
Knowledge of coding languages for scripting (e.g., Bash, Python, Perl, PowerShell).
Experience in federal government and/or higher educational environments.
A minimum of two professional certifications focused on cloud (e.g., Azure/AWS Data Engineer Associate, Cloud Practitioner, Solutions Architect).
Benefits
Benefits vary based upon employment status.
Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company‑provided seed.
Short‑ & Long‑Term Disability (company paid).
Life Insurance Non‑Contributory 1X salary (company paid).
AD&D Non‑Contributory 1X salary (company paid).
Savings & Investment plan:
Qualified Non‑Elective Company Contribution of 5% each pay period with immediate vesting.
Company match 50 cents/dollar up to 8% (3 yrs. vesting in company match).
Contributory Life Insurance up to 5X Salary with $1M Cap.
Contributory AD&D (employee, spouse and children).
Paid Time Off.
Employee Assistance Plan.
Competitive relocation package to ease transition; domestic and international relocation assistance available for certain positions.
About Us Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is a multi‑program laboratory applying state‑of‑the‑art science and practical, high‑value, cost‑effective solutions to complex technical problems to protect the nation. Located at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Savannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken, SC, the laboratory develops and deploys innovative technologies to address environmental, energy, and national security challenges.
About The Team The Chief Information Office (CIO) team supports SRNL in achieving mission and business goals. Our team provides digital solutions and virtual infrastructure, offering growth opportunities to support cutting‑edge research and solve nation‑state problems. We work across multiple federal customers, delivering solutions from commercial off‑the‑shelf to custom‑written, including cloud‑based solutions.
BSRA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. BSRA is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. Please email us at
SRNLRecruiting@srnl.doe.gov
with any questions regarding the hiring process or to request an accommodation. Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Information Technology
Industries Research Services
#J-18808-Ljbffr