Azure Lead

Position Overview

As the Azure Lead (Cloud-Native Test Lead), you will design, build, and operate a secure test sandbox for evaluating cloud-native applications, lead application conversion and evaluation efforts, and help shape PEO C3N cloud-native guidance for Army acquisition.

Typical Tasks Include

• Design, deploy, and maintain a cloud-native test sandbox (Kubernetes, container runtimes, networking, and observability).
• Lead conversion and evaluation efforts for candidate applications, including functional and non-functional testing.
• Define and enforce CI/CD, IaC (Terraform), and configuration management best practices.
• Implement security controls consistent with DoD/Army guidance (STIGs, FedRAMP/CC SRG considerations) and integrate automated security scanning into pipelines.
• Develop test plans, acceptance criteria, and metrics to evaluate application readiness for acquisition decisions.
• Collaborate with PEO C3N stakeholders to translate cloud-native principles into testable criteria and evaluation checklists.
• Provide technical mentorship and conduct knowledge transfers to program teams.
• Produce clear technical documentation and briefs for leadership and contracting officers.

Position Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Active DoD SECRET clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in cloud engineering, with at least 3 years in cloud-native application evaluation or migration (senior level).
• Demonstrated experience designing and operating Kubernetes clusters and containerized application platforms.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, IaC (Terraform, CloudFormation), and configuration management.
• Strong understanding of DoD/Army cloud security requirements and secure engineering practices.
• Proven track record leading technical efforts and delivering test environments for government or defense customers.

Required Skills

• Kubernetes (architecture, operators, cluster lifecycle) and container orchestration.
• CI/CD tooling (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or similar) and pipeline automation.
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred) and automated provisioning.
• Scripting (Python, Bash, or similar) and automation for testing and deployment.
• Knowledge of DoD security frameworks, STIGs, and compliance automation.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to brief senior leadership.

Desired Skills

• Experience supporting Army acquisition programs or PEO C3N initiatives.
• Cloud provider certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP) and Kubernetes certifications (CKA/CKAD).
• Familiarity with service mesh, observability (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK), and SRE practices.
• Experience with container security tools and DevSecOps toolchains.
• Prior experience developing test criteria for acquisition decision points.

Benefits of Working at EPIC Scientific

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retailment Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & 11 Paid Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development opportunities
• HSA, FSA, HRA options
• 401K Matching
• Profit Sharing