Cloud Developer SME

Job Title: Cloud Developer (SME)Location: Redstone ArsenalPosition Type: Full-TimePosition Overview:We are seeking an experienced Senior Cloud Developer to lead the design, development, and implementation of cloud-based solutions in support of enterprise-level modernization efforts. This role is critical in establishing secure, scalable, and highly available cloud environments, supporting multiple service delivery models including PaaS, IaaS, SaaS, and DaaS. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in cloud architecture, DevSecOps automation, application migration strategies, and a comprehensive understanding of multi-cloud and hybrid cloud environments. An active Top Secret clearance is required.Key Responsibilities:Design and develop cloud service delivery models and architectural frameworks to enable PaaS, IaaS, SaaS, and DaaS.Implement infrastructure and application automation using DevSecOps tools and practices.Develop and migrate secure cloud-native and hybrid applications.Conduct in-depth analysis of existing applications and recommend migration, deployment, or rehosting strategies for cloud environments.Provide expert guidance on cloud strategy including failover and recovery plans, cost optimization, and benefit analysis across cloud, cloud-agnostic, and on-premise services.Debug cloud stack issues, manage cloud policies, and evaluate new cloud technologies to meet mission requirements.Establish and maintain secure and compliant cloud environments with a focus on performance, availability, and scalability.Work independently to design, develop, and implement new cloud applications or enhance existing cloud-based solutions.Lead efforts to define cloud governance standards and ensure compliance with security and data protection policies.Collaborate with stakeholders, engineers, and enterprise architects to align solutions with organizational goals.Document system architectures, processes, and procedures, and support knowledge transfer efforts.Deploy and maintain Grafana and KafkaSplunk Index configurationRequired Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field.Minimum of 10 years of experience in software development, with at least 5 years in cloud development or architecture.Active Top Secret clearance required.Proven experience designing and deploying solutions using cloud service providers such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.Experience with: Grafana and Kafka, Ansible Automation Platform experience; Splunk Index configuration; Lambda/SNS/AWSStrong knowledge of containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation), and CI/CD pipelines.Experience with these AWS Services – S3, IAM, Route 53, EventBridge, Recycle Bin, Data Lifecycle Manager, Systems Manager, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, Security Hub, Inspector, Trusted Advisor, ECS, EKSExperience with cloud security best practices and managing secure environments.Ability to architect cloud solutions that support high availability, disaster recovery, and scalability.Proficient in scripting and automation languages such as Python, Bash, PowerShell, or equivalent.CULTURE REQUIREMENTS:• Engineers, Analysts, and Developers at Cintel, Inc. are highly motivated, technical, and self‐organized. We place a lot of trust in our team members to develop technical solutions for ill‐defined problems (i.e. thrive in an environment where the problem is vague, requirements are lacking, and a solution is not obvious). We need problem solvers.• We want our team members to be self‐motivated and eager to learn new skills. If you consider yourself a jack‐of‐all‐trades, and are eager to keep up with the latest trends in technology, you’ll fit right in.ABOUT CINTEL, INC:Cintel Inc. is a Small Business providing strategies and services to support an array of Government clients in Software Development, Operational/Tactical and Installation/Facilities Energy, Cyber Security, Modeling and Simulation, Data Science, and Programmatic support.We offer our clients nimble, unique, and value focused solutions with an emphasis on people, connectivity, communication, and teamwork. Our team believes that people drive solutions. By connecting people, information, teams, and experience we deliver solutions that respond to customer needs.It is the policy of Cintel that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity regardless of their race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veteran status. These policies shall ensure that the practice of nondiscrimination will be applied in the employment, promotion, upgrading, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination, recall or rehire of personnel. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.Cintel, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment or discrimination based on any of the characteristics mentioned above. Improper interference with the ability of other employees to perform their expected job duties is not tolerated.DepartmentSoftware & Cyber SolutionsEmployment TypeFull-TimeMinimum ExperienceExperienced