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Cloud Engineer
Forge Group, LLC · VA, United States
VA, United StatesFull timeExp: 5+ yrs135,000-155,000 USD/yearlyRemote
Remuneration
135,000-155,000 USD/yearly
Location
VA, United States
Visa sponsorship
Not specified
Job summary
The Cloud Engineer builds, deploys, and maintains AWS environments supporting critical government programs, working with government and partner teams. Responsibilities include managing cloud infrastructure and related databases, storage, and networks; developing Infrastructure-as-Code and automation with Terraform and Ansible; supporting DevSecOps pipelines and incident response; and ensuring systems meet service-level agreements and documented controls.
Benefits
401(k) with employer matchingMedical, dental, and vision insuranceHealth savings account and pre-tax premium optionsSupplementary healthcare and family supportShort-term and long-term disability coverageHealthcare deductible paydownHealth and wellness programsTuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, and education stipendsCell phone and internet stipendsCollege savings plans with employer contributionsAlternative work locations and telecommutingEmployee referral awardsRetention, signing, and performance bonusesCommuter benefitsPaid sabbatical
Qualifications
- U.S. citizenship
- At least five years of experience managing, developing, and deploying cloud infrastructure
- Experience developing infrastructure-as-code solutions with tools such as Terraform and Ansible
- Experience managing production IT systems
- Familiarity with maintaining high-availability systems to service-level agreement requirements
- Familiarity with Bash and Python
- Appian experience is a plus
- Strong understanding of Agile concepts and methodology
- Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work across teams and adapt to ambiguity and competing priorities
- Excellent oral and written communication
Responsibilities
- Maintain critical infrastructure and ensure cloud systems meet service-level agreement metrics and documented controls.
- Architect and develop platform features for development and data teams.
- Automate cloud deployment, maintenance, monitoring, and reporting.
- Evaluate cloud technologies and recommend improvements to system functionality and performance.
- Investigate infrastructure availability, performance, and functionality issues and develop solutions.
- Manage and monitor databases, storage, networks, and other infrastructure components.
- Support DevSecOps pipelines and automate deployments, releases, and software artifact management.
- Communicate infrastructure issues, incidents, and performance information to customers and stakeholders.
- Support incident response and related reporting activities.
Skills
AnsibleAWSBashPythonTerraform
Certifications
Active AWS Associate-level certification or higherSecurity+ CE certification or higherAWS Certified Solutions Architect preferred
Degrees
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Business
Work schedule
Flexible schedule
Industry
Government contracting
Security clearance
T2 background check requiredActive security clearance preferred
Relocation
No