Cloud Engineer

Maintained and Optimized Systems

Maintain and optimize self-managed Kubernetes clusters hosted on SIPRNet (VMware and Azure) running on RHEL servers.

Automation and CI/CD

• Automate infrastructure deployments and configurations using Terraform, Ansible, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Enhance CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab, and Nexus to support secure and efficient software delivery.

Compliance and Security

• Ensure compliance with DoD security frameworks, including STIGs, FedRAMP, and SCCA.

Skills Required

• Proficiency in Linux system administration, particularly RHEL (Red Hat Enterprise Linux).
• Experience securing and maintaining Linux-based Kubernetes clusters.
• Proficiency in Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Ansible) for automated infrastructure management.
• Hands-on experience with DevSecOps tools, such as Jenkins, GitLab, and Nexus.
• Knowledge of DoD security frameworks, including STIGs, FedRAMP, and SCCA.
• Ability to troubleshoot and optimize Kubernetes, Linux (RHEL), and cloud workloads for security, cost, and performance.
• Scripting experience with Bash, PowerShell, or Python for automation.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with RHEL STIG compliance and security hardening.
• Experience securing Kubernetes environments, including network policies, encryption, and runtime security.
• Familiarity with cost optimization strategies for cloud and on-prem environments.
• Understanding of hybrid cloud integrations between VMware and Azure SIPR environments.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills in classified, high-security environments.

Benefits

ONSITE 5 DAYS A WEEK AT THE PENTAGON

Pay

Commensurate with experience

Schedule

ONSITE 5 DAYS A WEEK AT THE PENTAGON