Cloud Systems Engineer
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Cloud Systems Engineer recommends and implements cloud-based solutions, manages Kubernetes clusters, and automates infrastructure for DoD clients using AWS, Azure, and security compliance frameworks.
About this role
Job Title
Cloud Systems EngineerOverview
EverWatch is a government solutions company providing advanced defense, intelligence, and deployed support to our country’s most critical missions. We are a full-service government solutions company. Harnessing the most advanced technology and solutions, we strengthen defenses and control environments to preserve continuity and ensure mission success.
EverWatch employees are focused on tackling the most difficult challenges of the US Government. We offer the best salaries and benefits packages in our industry - to identify and retain the top talent in support of our critical mission objectives.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
Responsibilities
You’ll recommend tools and solutions based on your research of the current environment and knowledge of various on-premise, cloud-based, and hybrid resources. You’ll work with your team as they help the client overcome their most difficult challenges in the cloud. Additionally, you’ll grow your skills in areas like Automation and Cloud Based Security and gain valuable experience and certifications while developing critical systems for national security and defense clients.
Qualifications
You Have:
- 4+ years of experience with managing and configuring Cloud Management Console with Command Line (CLI) and tools for DoD Cloud Amazon Web Services (AWS) or Microsoft Azure
- Experience with deploying, managing, and monitoring Kubernetes clusters, including distributions such as Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), AWS Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS), or VMWare Tanzu
- Experience with DoD STIG requirements
- Experience designing, configuring, and maintaining security configurations and policies
- Experience writing playbooks and using Powershell, Python, and Bash scripts for automation tools including, Git,Terraform, Ansible, or Puppet for Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Configuration as Code (CaC)
- Experience with system performance tuning and monitoring using tools such as Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana, Beats, Grafana, Prometheus, or Zabbix
- Secret Clearance
- HS diploma or GED
- DoD8570 IAT II Compliance Certification, including Security+, CCNA Security, or GSEC
Nice if You Have:
- Amazon Cloud (AWS) and Microsoft Azure certification
Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.
Compensation at EverWatch is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $40.86 to $72.12 per hour. The estimate displayed represents the typical compensation range for this position and is just one component of EverWatch’s total compensation package for employees.
Job Locations
US-FL-PensacolaSkills
Cloud, AWS, Linux, Kubernetes, AzureMin
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