Software Engineer 3 Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Summary

Join our team as a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer and leverage your GCP expertise to design, implement, and manage our cloud infrastructure. You will play a key role in ensuring the scalability, reliability, and security of our systems within a federal context. Utilize your skills in Terraform, Ansible, and Kubernetes to automate and orchestrate our cloud environment. Responsibilities include designing and implementing secure cloud solutions, automating infrastructure management, managing containerized applications, implementing robust monitoring, and ensuring compliance with federal security standards. Collaboration with various teams is essential. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, challenging projects, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment.

Requirements

• Proven Experience: 3+ years of experience in designing, implementing, and managing cloud infrastructure on GCP, preferably in a federal environment
• GCP Expertise: Deep understanding of GCP services, networking, security, and best practices
• Automation Skills: Proficiency in Terraform and Ansible for infrastructure as code and configuration management
• Containerization: Hands-on experience with Kubernetes for container orchestration and management
• Security Focus: Understanding of federal security standards and compliance requirements, with the ability to implement appropriate security measures
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to diagnose and resolve complex issues
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to collaborate effectively with various teams

Responsibilities

• Design and Implement Cloud Infrastructure: Design and implement scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud infrastructure solutions on GCP, adhering to federal security and compliance requirements
• Automation and Orchestration: Utilize Terraform and Ansible to automate the provisioning, configuration, and management of cloud resources, ensuring consistency and repeatability
• Container Orchestration: Manage and deploy containerized applications using Kubernetes, optimizing resource utilization and ensuring high availability
• Monitoring and Troubleshooting: Implement robust monitoring and logging solutions to proactively identify and resolve performance issues, security threats, and system outages
• Security and Compliance: Ensure that cloud infrastructure adheres to federal security standards and compliance regulations, implementing appropriate access controls, encryption, and data protection measures
• Collaboration: Work closely with development teams, security teams, and other stakeholders to ensure the seamless integration and operation of cloud services

Preferred Qualifications

• Federal Experience: Prior experience working in a federal environment, understanding specific compliance and security requirements
• Professional Google Cloud Platform certification
• Scripting: Proficiency in scripting languages like Python or Bash for automation tasks
• CI/CD: Experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
• Cloud Networking: Deep understanding of cloud networking concepts, including VPCs, subnets, routing, and firewalls
• Cloud certifications in the area of architecture, data engineering, and/or machine learning
• Bachelor's degree or commensurate technical certificate in a technical field
• Background working with government technology projects and programs

Benefits

• Competitive Salary and Benefits: We offer a competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits
• Challenging Projects: Work on exciting projects that have a real impact on national security and government operations
• Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning and growth, including certifications and training programs
• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a talented and supportive team dedicated to excellence