Cloud Engineer

Responsibilities:- Design and implement architectures for creating and provisioning a dynamic cloud-based architecture consisting of virtualized resources that support multi-tiered HA/Clustered applications, services, databases, and capabilities using various hypervisors, platforms, and operating systems- Design and implement virtualized servers, clients, tools, and infrastructure, and create a management plan to guide operations and activities associated to the deployed environments and resources- Implement Group Policy Objects (GPO), DISA STIGs, ePO and ACAS implementations and continuous monitoring- Support design and implement backup/disaster recovery solutions- Utilize deployment and process automation capabilities (scripts, applications, platforms, APIs) to ensure processes are defined, repeatable, scalable, and able to be disseminated for wider utilization- Support the installation, integration, and management of application development, test, and evaluation environment tools and services such as web service registries using OpenStack, Hyper-V, and/or ESXi infrastructure- Create technical data package, architecture, and process artifacts; e.g. logical diagrams, interconnection diagrams, desktop procedures, DoDAF 2.0 documents, etc.- Produce clear and concise documents and diagrams capturing technical baselines, and operational capabilities- Provide technical support, troubleshooting, and complex problem resolution- Remain abreast of technology advancements for future cloud, software, and other relative implementations and capabilities- Install, configure, and maintain computer and network operating system and application software- Responsible to fully document assigned tickets to show all work performed in order to pass SLRsQualifications:- US citizenship is required- BS/BA in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, Physical Science, or other technology-related discipline plus 8 years of experience or 12+ years of related work experience. Education Substitution: For each year of degree required, 2 years of experience may be substituted- Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills- Ability to work well independently and in a collaborative team environment- Working knowledge of virtualization and cloud platforms, services, architectures/ designs, and best practices- Hands-on experience with public, private, and/or hybrid cloud capabilitiesPreferred Qualifications:- Possess cloud related certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, SysOps Administrator, Developer, etc.; Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) or Expert (MCSE) in Cloud Platform or Cloud Platform and Infrastructure- Experience configuring and deploying Microsoft Windows servers using Windows Deployment Services, VMware templates, and Cloud Service Provider user interfaces- Experience in virtualized server, workstation, and infrastructure administration, troubleshooting, backup, and recovery (VMware, Hyper-V/Windows 2016)- Experience with manual and automated security administration, remediation, and hardening (STIG reviews, group policy and permissions, system modifications based on vulnerability scans, audits, and mitigations; patch management)- Experience implementing and supporting enterprise system monitoring tools- Experience with Windows scripting language (PowerShell or VBScript)Posting Date:Department: -