Cloud Engineer (Hybrid)

• Assess existing capabilities, identify opportunities to expand DevOps adoption, and develop effective approaches for transitioning applications and capabilities into cloud environments as needed.
• Analyze existing capabilities to identify data migration, software modification, legal, security, and compliance requirements associated with cloud transformation efforts.
• Collaborate closely with System Administrators to plan, prioritize, and coordinate day-to-day technical activities supporting cloud conversion and system operations.
• Leverage experience with Ansible and other automation and configuration management tools to streamline system administration, deployment, and operational tasks.
• Plan, test, and deploy system security patches, kernel updates, and software upgrades using established patch management and configuration management tools.
• Engage in the design, development, and testing of software changes required to transition capabilities to the cloud, adhering to the approach and technical direction selected.
• Develop, test, and coordinate deployment plans to implement application and infrastructure changes seamlessly within cloud environments.
• Apply cloud engineering expertise to integrate modified capabilities into cloud environments while optimizing system performance, reliability, automation, and resource utilization.

Technology Stack

• AWS
• Ansible
• Docker
• ElasticSearch
• Terraform
• Jenkins
• Linux
• Windows
• GitLab

Desired Skills:

• Relevant certifications in DevOps and related technologies are highly desirable.
• Experience the with the Atlassian Tool Suite including Confluence & Jira.
• Experience managing systems hosted in virtual environments such as AWS.

Optimus Technology is a SDVO (Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned) small business founded in 2010. We are known for our exceptionally talented group of Engineers and Technical experts with superior knowledge and experience in Cyber Technologies and the latest technology trends. Our dedication in pairing the right Optimus Technologist with the right customer solution is at the core of our Partnership commitment and critical to the performance and satisfaction of our employees, the pinnacle of the Optimus culture.

Why us?

We strive to provide the best well-rounded benefits package available.

• Premium health, dental, and vision package
• Company funded HRA
• 401k company contributions
• Employer paid group term life insurance policy
• Tuition assistance and career development
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Paid time off
• Referral bonuses
• Company outings, giveaways & more

Optimus practices a policy of non-discrimination and is fully committed to the principles of equality in employment and opportunity for all employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to age, gender, race, religion, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit based factor.