Senior Cloud Engineer - WFH-OC1577

About the position

GITI is looking for a Sr Cloud Engineer with cybersecurity operations experience and backend development skills to support the research, development, installation, deployment, operation, maintenance, security compliance, and continued evolution of cyber capabilities. A successful candidate will have a strong foundation in DevSecOps Principles, Cloud infrastructure (On-premises, Hybrid, and Cloud based), virtual technologies, networking, and databases, and have a strong desire to learn, grow, and solve problems. Successful candidates for this role must have critical thinking skills, be creative, curious, resourceful, and have a passion for research into emerging technologies and secure deployments. The candidate may work independently but participate in project-wide reviews of requirements, system architecture, and detailed design documents. A Sr Cloud Engineer must be able to collaborate well with a strong lean-forward attitude to shift knowledge left, implement best of breed security practices, deliver quickly, and produce quality results. Cloud Engineers research, design, and develop cloud-based infrastructure, applications, and services that meet operational and security requirements, (e.g., selecting the appropriate cloud platform, creating architecture diagrams, developing automation scripts, and implementing best of breed security practices). Familiarization with and ability to collaborate on the architecture and engineering methods of cloud service models such as Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS). Responsible for engineering, securing, and integrating new/upgraded mission-essential applications into various platforms to include cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments. Monitor the performance of cloud-based systems and optimize resources to ensure cost-effectiveness and high availability. Possess strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to resolve any issues that may arise. Implement security measures like encryption and access controls and regularly audit the cloud environment to ensure compliance as part of the development and testing. Knowledge of networking concepts, (e.g., IP addressing, DNS, load balancing, etc.). Optimize new or existing applications and data processing pipelines to support efficient use of computing and data storage resources. Support the evolution of DevSecOps processes and tools to ensure continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) processes are in place and utilized for new or upgraded applications. Communicate system-related issues to technical leads proactively and effectively. Stay updated on the latest advancements in cloud computing technologies and conduct research to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement. Demonstrate ability to research and apply new tools, techniques, and solution approaches. Continually learn and improve your skills through sharing with others and taking advantage of available training sources.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, and develop cloud-based infrastructure, applications, and services that meet operational and security requirements.
• Collaborate on the architecture and engineering methods of cloud service models such as IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS.
• Engineer, secure, and integrate new/upgraded mission-essential applications into various platforms including cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments.
• Monitor the performance of cloud-based systems and optimize resources for cost-effectiveness and high availability.
• Implement security measures like encryption and access controls and regularly audit the cloud environment for compliance.
• Optimize new or existing applications and data processing pipelines for efficient use of computing and data storage resources.
• Support the evolution of DevSecOps processes and tools for CI/CD.
• Communicate system-related issues to technical leads proactively and effectively.
• Stay updated on advancements in cloud computing technologies and conduct research for innovation and improvement.

Requirements

• Experience working as a DevSecOps Engineer, Cloud Engineer, Computer Scientist, Software Developer, or in related fields.
• Working knowledge with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
• Experience in designing, developing, and managing cloud-based infrastructure and applications.
• Familiarity with programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, C#).
• Ability to work effectively with a teleworking team.
• Ability to optimize and load-balance backend infrastructure and applications.
• Experience with containerizations (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of cloud security best practices and compliance requirements.

Nice-to-haves

• Working knowledge of cyber operations, cyber defense strategies and tools, and malware.
• Working knowledge of networks, network traffic data, and virtual environments.
• Experience with network traffic inspection tools (e.g., Suricata, Arkime, Zeek).
• Knowledge of big data technologies (e.g., Elastic Search, Apache Hadoop, Spark, Kafka).