Cloud Analyst

This position requires US Citizenship and the ability to obtain a DoD clearance. Candidates who are not eligible for a DoD clearance are not eligible for hire. This is a remote position, however candidates must live within a reasonable driving distance of Hanscom Air Force Base in Bedford, MA.
Hiring for this position is contingent upon contract award.

Solidus is on the hunt for a talented and proactive Cloud Analyst to join our dynamic team and fortify our cloud operations! If you thrive on optimizing performance, enhancing security, and leveraging the full power of cloud technologies, then you're exactly who we're looking for.

As a key contributor, you'll dive deep into our cloud infrastructure, applying your expertise to analyze, optimize, and manage our robust cloud environments. You'll be instrumental in shaping our cloud strategy, implementing cutting-edge solutions, and ensuring our systems run with the reliability and efficiency our clients depend on. This is an exciting opportunity where your contributions make a tangible impact, helping us build truly solid cloud solutions for the future. Come grow with Solidus and help us reach new heights in the cloud!

Day in the life:

• Independently deploy, configure, and manage a wide range of cloud resources (e.g., compute, storage, networking, databases, serverless functions) across one or more major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Monitor cloud resource utilization, performance metrics, and costs, identifying opportunities for optimization and efficiency improvements
• Implement cost-saving strategies (e.g., reserved instances, spot instances, rightsizing, auto-scaling) and provide recommendations to reduce cloud spend.
• Design and implement scalable, highly available, and fault-tolerant cloud solutions
• Conduct in-depth analysis of cloud operational activities, performance data, and security logs to identify trends, root causes of issues, and areas for improvement
• Develop and maintain comprehensive reports and dashboards on cloud performance, cost, security posture, and compliance
• Contribute to the development of cloud strategies, roadmaps, and architectural designs
• Analyze business requirements and translate them into practical, scalable, and secure cloud solutions
• Conduct regular security audits and assessments of cloud environments
• Ensure cloud deployments adhere to internal security policies, industry standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST), and regulatory compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2)
• Assist in developing and maintaining cloud governance policies and procedures
• Proficiently use Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, Azure Resource Manager) to provision and manage cloud resources in a repeatable and version-controlled manner
• Drive process improvements and reengineering efforts for cloud operations, incident management, and change management.
• Participate in the design and implementation of CI/CD pipelines for cloud-native applications
• Lead the troubleshooting and resolution of complex cloud infrastructure and application issues, performing root cause analysis (RCA)
• Act as an escalation point for junior team members for intricate cloud problems
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including development, security, network, and business stakeholders, to deliver integrated cloud solutions
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior cloud analysts
• Present technical information and recommendations clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree 3-4 years of experience, Associate degree 5-6 years relevant experience, or no degree 7-8 years relevant experience
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance
• US Citizenship
• Familiarity with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform). This includes understanding their core services (compute, storage, networking) and how they function
• Ability to utilize data analysis tools and techniques (e.g., SQL, visualization software, statistical analysis) to identify patterns and trends within cloud data.
• Strong aptitude for identifying, analyzing, and resolving technical issues within cloud environments
• Understanding how to determine client requirements and translate them into cloud solutions
• Ability to analyze operational activities to derive quantitative insights for decision-making and resource allocation
• Ability to monitor system performance, identify issues, and perform basic troubleshooting
• Skill in creating and maintaining documentation related to cloud architecture, configurations, and processes
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to work effectively within a team, collaborating with developers, operations, and other stakeholders
• Strong desire to continuously learn and adapt to new cloud technologies and trends
• Ability to think critically and strategically to solve complex problems

Preferred Skills:

• Certifications: Relevant associate or professional-level cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate, Azure Administrator Associate, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Engineer).
• Active Secret Clearance

Benefit selection, customer contractual specifications, relevant work experience, skills, competencies, certifications, and clearance status will influence the final salary.
Full benefits: $97,000 to $139,000 annually
Reduced benefits (no medical, dental, vision): Up to $151,000 annually

What we will bring:
Solidus offers you an exciting opportunity to tackle the nation's greatest challenges, applying innovation and expertise to produce cutting-edge results that have a long-lasting impact. We offer outstanding benefits, generous PTO and much more! Apply today to learn why Solidus has a 4.9/5 Star rating on Glassdoor!

Req ID: 5056

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