CLOUD ENGINEER Ft. Bragg NC - Military veterans preferred

The Cloud Platform Reliability Engineer will design and document systems, write code, and generation automation. They are responsible for measured, methodical, and diligent troubleshooting of complicated platform systems. They will assist with all backend and underlying system design and documentation as well as develop and maintain logging and monitoring systems. The Cloud Platform Reliability Engineer is responsible for cloud systems plans and strategy; design development and deployment of applications into a Cloud or Hybrid Cloud; and implementation of enterprise infrastructure and platforms required for cloud computing. The Cloud Engineer responsibilities include design, development, and integration of cloud-based information and computer systems that meet specific needs of the customer. The Cloud Engineer is responsible for technical activities to support the end-to-end cloud deployment experience, from concept development to deployment, and ongoing operational support.


Cloud Engineer should have advanced technical expertise in designing, provisioning, operating, and managing distributed application systems on cloud platforms. Qualified candidates will have experience in:

5+ years of Cloud/IT experience with a minimum of one cloud professional certification
Managing cloud integration and production service environment for a rapidly growing service model DoD 8570 IAT-L2 certification (Sec+ CE required , Higher preferred)
Minimum of 3 years of experience supporting cloud architecture design, development, implementation, and maintenance
Minimum of 3 years of experience with infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), or Software as a Service (SaaS).
Experience with either AWS or Azure cloud-commuting infrastructures
Experience supporting highly distributed applications
Experience utilizing AGILE development methodologies and Application Life-cycle Management.
Experience working with programming languages such as Java, C++, JSON, PHP, Perl, Python, Ruby, Pig/Hive, and/or Elixir
AWS Solution Architect or Professional Cloud Solutions Architect certification desired
Implementing and managing continuous delivery systems and methodologies
Implementing automated security controls, governance processes, and compliance validation processes
Defining and deploying monitoring, metrics, and logging strategies across applications, systems and services
Implementing systems that are highly available, scalable, and self-healing on cloud platforms
Designing, managing, and maintaining tools to automate operational processes, backups, ensuring cloud service offerings provide highly available services
Strong technical competence and aptitude
Quick thinker, experienced in unconventional problem solving
Comfortable initiating change; consciously managing and shaping change
Ability to balance and consider multiple issues and perspectives while focusing on the overall vision
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to effectively interact with all levels of management from application developers to the CIO
Previous hands-on experience with complex Enterprise solutions and business applications
Ability to develop and maintain highly effective relationships, internally and externally
Positive "can do" attitude with focus on the success of the team over individual accomplishments
Strong interpersonal communication and presentation skills