Senior Cloud Engineer

Job ID# 40939 Job Description Summary: The Cloud Architect will be part of a multi-functional team supporting the Defense Logistics Agency R&D Applied Research & Testing Emerging Technologies (ARTET) Program. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting the Department of Defense in early-stage adoption of emerging and disruptive technologies. This is an outstanding opportunity to be a part of a team responsible for piloting and prototyping innovative logistics research solutions to sustain warfighter readiness and lethality. Position is a part of a newly acquired minimum 5-year contract.

Additional Requirements: This role is restricted to U.S. person(s) (i.e.., U.S. citizens, permanent residents and other protected individuals under the immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) *

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Design, integrate, and deploy modular cloud-based innovative and emerging tech solutions complying with industry and Government-mandated security protocols, controls, and best-practices.

• Responsible for evaluating cloud-based technical solutions/designs, regularly reviewing existing systems in accordance with client requirements and make recommendations for improvements.

• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) engineering services to the government clients, resolving performance or delivery issues, and making recommendations based on client needs.

• Work closely with Cybersecurity resources to document controls, support accreditation, Interim Authorization to Test (IATT) and Authority to Operate (ATO) documentation and ensure compliance with audits.

• Work independently within team environments to set up and maintain cloud architectures for multiple projects and establish DevSecOps Pipelines within the Gov Cloud Framework.

• Experience working with IronBank to transition containerized solution to DLA DevSecOps platform while adhering to DoD/DLA cloud security policy and procedures.

  Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Cloud Engineer, Cloud Architect, or similar role.

• 5 years' experience with cloud infrastructure, cloud deployment models, and cloud security such as Azure, AWS, and Google cloud.

• 5 years' experience with implementing DoD DISA Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide, hosted cloud environment and working with cloud native technologies.

• 5 years experience in identifying vulnerabilities in information and/or data systems.

• 5 years experience implementing tooling for controlling the steps in a continuous integration (CI) and continuous deployment (CD) pipeline.

• Minimum of 5 years experience with developing and implementing automatic test tools in a CI/CD pipeline, which could include Static Application Security Test (SAST) tools, Dynamic Application Security Test (DAST) tools, Unit Test tools, Static Code Analysis (SCA) tools, etc.

• 3-5 years experience in secure configuration management processes.

• 3-5 years experience cybersecurity testing of developed applications and/or systems.

• 3-5 years experience utilizing cybersecurity principles.

• 3-5 years experience with portable, extensible, open-source platform for managing containerized workloads and services

• 3-5 years experience with process documentation

Eligibility Requirements: MUST HAVE a minimum of one certification from EACH of the following lists. 1. DoD 8570 certifications are highly preferred: CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, or SSCP *NEED ONE 2. DLA Approved certifications are highly preferred: AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associates (SAA 003 exam), AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional, AWS Certified Security Specialty, Microsoft Certified Architect MS SQL Server, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104 exam) or other e following certifications are highly preferred: CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, or SSCP *NEED ONE Highly Desired Skills::

• Master's Degree

• PMP

• Lean Six Sigma certification.

• Effective problem identification and solution skills

• Ability to work to tight deadlines and deliver a compliant product.

• Energetic and driven nature.

• Ability to work well within groups.

• Extremely strong writing skills.

• Strong ability to work with Senior Leadership

Location:

• HYBRID, 2-3 days per month can fluctuate based on project need. - within commutable distance to Fort Belvoir, VA

  Who We Are:

D&G is one of the fastest growing companies in the Washington-DC area and honored to be named one of the “Best Places to Work” in the nation. We are an 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran Owned (SDVOSB), and Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) that has been recognized at the highest levels to include DHS Secretary and Secretary of the Army PM and Team of the Year Awards. We are driven to mission success through a combination of ownership, leadership, and accountability. We believe in giving back to our community and proudly supporting organizations such as Homes for Our Troops, SemperK9, and Wreaths Across America.

What We Offer:

• Highly Competitive Salary

• Outstanding Full-Time Benefits

• Bonus, Profit Sharing

• Telecommuting/Flexible Hours

• Education Reimbursement

• Generous PTO

*This role is restricted to U.S. person(s) (ie., U.S. citizens, permanent residents and other protected individuals under the immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)). D&G Support Services will require proof of status prior to employment.

D&G is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets Employer.​ People with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation to apply or compete for employment may request such accommodation(s) by contacting Joe Webb (joe.webb@dngspt.com)