Roles & Responsibilities
Lead the identification, analysis, and resolution of infrastructure vulnerabilities and application deployment issues
Review existing systems and provide actionable recommendations to sponsors and internal teams for improvement
Collaborate with development teams to evaluate and identify optimal cloud solutions
Lead implementation of cloud-based solutions and DevOps practices across projects
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members and contribute to project planning and execution
Basic Qualifications
Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6 years with a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years of relevant experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Strong experience with one or more commercial cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)
Experience designing and implementing solutions in one or more commercial cloud platforms
Ability to contribute to system architecture and provide technical direction for cloud-based solutions
Strong experience implementing and leading cloud-based solutions using DevOps tools (e.g., GitLab, GitHub, Jenkins, or similar)
Strong working knowledge with configuration management, infrastructure-as-code, cloud development frameworks, and build automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Chef, Terraform, AWS CDK, or similar)
Proven experience with data processing architectures including design and maintenance of data pipelines used for ETL/ELT, streaming, and distributed data processing
Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies, including Kubernetes and Docker
Troubleshooting and analytical skills with the ability to lead resolution of complex technical issues and guide others
Demonstrated experience leading projects, coordinating team efforts, and mentoring engineers
Strong communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to influence technical outcomes across teams
Experience designing and leading implementation of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Strong proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, Go, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, or C#) with the ability to develop and maintain production-quality code
Must have an active Top Secret/SCI/Polygraph U.S Government issued Security Clearance. Per the U.S. Government’s eligibility requirements, you must be a U.S Citizen to be considered for a security clearance.
This position requires a minimum of 3 days a week on-site.
Preferred Qualifications
Approximately 8 years of experience in a technical field, including at least 4 years of cloud experience
Master’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, or a related field with significant cloud experience
Advanced experience applying DevOps principles and leading CI/CD and automation initiatives across projects
Expert knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies, including Kubernetes and Docker
Expert proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, Go, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, or C#) with experience developing production-quality code
Expert knowledge in architecting data processing architectures including data-lakes, data warehouses, and large-scale data backend platforms
Experience designing and deploying AI\ML enabled architectures in a cloud environment
- This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):
- Top Secret/SCI/Polygraph
- This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):
- Top Secret/SCI/Polygraph
Salary compensation range and midpoint
$144,800 - $181,000 - $217,200 Annual
Work Location Type
Onsite
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local or international law.
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