Cloud Engineer - TS/SCI

Job Description

Cloud Engineer – TS/SCI

Xcelerate Solution is seeking a Cloud Engineer, to play a critical role with design, engineering, development, deployment, and use of software for the DOMEX Technology Platform (DTP) where we support our client’s mission to centralize and standardize Tasking, Collection, Processing, Exploitation and Dissemination (TCPED) of Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) across the DoD and IC enterprise. We integrate off the shelf and new development efforts to sustain and enhance the NMEC architecture and by leveraging cloud-based computing, artificial intelligence (Al), machine learning (ML) and cross-domain transfer systems to provide cutting edge data exploitation, enrichment, triage, and analytics capabilities to Defense and Intelligence Community members. DTP advances the state of the art in mission-focused big data analytics tools and micro-service development spanning the breadth of Agile sprints to multiyear research and development cycles.

As a Cloud Engineer, you will be responsible for technical duties such as infrastructure design, creation, maintenance, and support associated with cloud computing. You will be working closely with our Cloud Architect, Solution Architects, Systems Engineers, Software Engineers, and Operations Engineering/Manager as well as Government counterparts to perform and manage our cloud solution, cloud computing strategy and all associated documentation. Most work will be conducted on-site at our client locations in either Bethesda, MD or Reston, VA. Occasionally, some tasks may be performed remotely. Come join our award-winning organization and work with some of the most talented and brightest minds in the GovCon industry.

Location: Bethesda, MD (Hybrid)

Clearance: Active TS/SCI

Responsibilities:

Deploying and debugging cloud initiatives as needed in accordance with best practices throughout the development lifecycle

Employing exceptional problem-solving skills

Building and designing web services in the cloud

Designing and implementing cloud-based platforms throughout the program

Coordinate with DTP team to prioritize product backlogs for sprints and releases

Assist with monitoring & reporting technical variances; facilitate resolution of technical issues that adversely impact successful product delivery

Assist with identifying and supporting external dependencies where needed

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Engineering or related technical field or equivalent experience with 12+years in systems engineering or other relevant field. Master’s degree with 10+ years’ experience.

Must have an active Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance.

Experience with Commercial Cloud Services (C2S)

Knowledge of classified environment’s security enclave

Experience with cloud-based services, preferably AWS, for enterprise application

Cloud Admin Skills in AWS -- ec2, elb/alb, s3, efs, vpc, aws cli, cloud theory

Experience with Amazon EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service)

Experience with container deployment platforms such as Kubernetes, Openshift

Experience with SecDevOps and CI/CD pipeline

Experience working with Linux operating system

Knowledge of web services: API, REST

Strong awareness of networking and internet protocols

Extensive experience with open-source technology, software development and system engineering

Experience developing basic tooling and scripting: UNIX shell, Python, Perl or similar

IaC coding scripting (CDK/Cloud formation preferred)

Salt (preferred) or some other config management tool (Ansible preferred)

Strong written and verbal communication skills are required to collaborate with customer representatives, domain experts, systems engineers, and architects

Ability to work well/collaborate with people from many different disciplines with varying degrees of technical experience

Preferred Qualifications

AWS cloud certifications

Experience with micro services architecture

Experience and domain knowledge related to data processing

Experience with big data applications

Experience supporting DIA/NMEC, DIA/OSIC, and/or D3P

OSINT familiarity

Xcelerate Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or expression of another protected characteristic. As part of this commitment to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, Xcelerate provides reasonable accommodations if needed because of an applicant's or an employee's disability.

Pay Transparency Notice: Xcelerate Solutions will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.Company Description

Xcelerate is a leading defense and national security company, delivering integrated solutions across five service areas—Enterprise Vetting & Analysis, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Digital Solutions, Cyber Security, and Strategic Consulting. We are a trusted partner to the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, numerous law enforcement and civilian agencies, and the Intelligence Community. Our customers are directly responsible for the security and safety of the United States.

Full-time

Hybrid remote