Cloud System Architect

Athenix Solutions Group is looking for multiple Cloud System Architects for a large program in the Annapolis Junction, MD area. The Cloud System Architects will provide support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of Cloud Infrastructure Services hosted in multiple cloud environments.

Responsibilities :

• Provide Tier I/II and Tier 3 (Escalation to Architecture Team) resolution of customer capacity requests
• Provide assistance to users in accessing and utilizing cloud based compute resources
• Serve as the technical point of contact between the customer and the Architecture and Capacity Engineering teams
• Maintain currency of relevant documents and update the Wiki and SharePoint knowledge bases
• Provide Tier I/II support
• Follow established guidelines for delivery of cloud based resources
• Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of customer resources
• Provide assistance to users in accessing and utilizing cloud based compute resources
• Serve as the technical point of contact between the customer and the Architecture and Capacity Engineering teams
• Deploy new solutions into existing cloud resources or off-premise infrastructure
• Write software scripts using scripting languages such as Perl, Python, or Ruby
• Plan and implement Infrastructure as a Service (IiaaS) and Platform as a Service (Paas) using tools like OpenStack, Eucalyptus, OpenShift, and Kubernetes

Requirements

All openings require a TS/SCI with polygraph clearance to start.

The Level 2 Cloud System Architect shall possess the following capabilities:

• Strong knowledge of cloud solutions included but not limited to AWS, OpenStack and Microsoft Azure products
• Demonstrated experience using tools like OpenStack, Eucalyptus, OpenShift, and Kubernetes. Must possess one active mid-level or advanced cloud certification (i.e. AWS, Azure, OpenStack)
• Must have 9 years of related work experience and a bachelor's degree in a related technical field
• Must work with little to no prescriptive guidance
• One (1) year development experience with both Linux and Windows workloads using cloud technologies
• One (1) year demonstrated experience writing software scripts using languages such as Perl, Python, or Ruby
• Certifications: Compliance with DoD 8570.01-M with a minimum certification of IAM Level II

The Level 3 Cloud System Architect shall possess the following capabilities:

• Strong knowledge of cloud solutions like AWS, OpenStack and Microsoft Azure products
• Experience building cloud applications for performance, resiliency, availability and scale
• Experience with container management systems (k8s, EKS) in production. Experience with Github
• Must possess one active mid-level or advanced cloud certification (i.e. AWS, Azure, OpenStack)
• Must have 12 years of related work experience and a bachelor's degree in a related technical field
• Must work with little to no prescriptive guidance
• Two (2) years of development experience with both Linux and Windows workloads using cloud technologies
• One (1) year demonstrated experience writing software scripts using languages such as Perl, Python, or Ruby
• Certifications: Compliance with DoD 8570.01-M with a minimum certification of IAM Level III

Athenix is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or veteran status.

Salary Description

192000-222000