Job Requirements
Washington, DC
Top Secret Polygraph not specified
Senior Level Career (10+ yrs experience)
$160,000 - $200,000
Job Description
Gridiron IT is seeking a Cloud Engineer to support a federal program in Washington, DC.
Bachelors required
Minimum 8 years’ experience
The Cloud Developer is responsible for developing the cloud service delivery models and architectural framework to enable Platform as a Service (PaaS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Software as a Service (SaaS), and Data as a Service (DaaS). This role is responsible for driving cloud adoption, optimization, and innovation across the organization. This position requires a strategic thinker who can lead solutioning efforts, improve efficiencies across work streams, and optimize cloud resources while maintaining a strong focus on security and compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and implement cloud strategies by expert-guidance on complex architectures and systems.
Drive efficiency improvements across multiple work streams, optimizing processes and cloud resource utilization
Develop and implement cost optimization strategies for cloud resources, ensuring maximum value from cloud landscape.
Provide strategies for failure/recovery, cost optimization, and benefit analyses for cloud, cloud-agnostic, and on-premises services.
Manage policies for cloud service usage, new technology requests, and ensure the establishment of a secure cloud environment.
Ensure appropriate availability and uptime design for cloud services.
Work independently to design and develop new software products or major enhancements to existing cloud software.
Debug cloud stacks and manage cloud infrastructure.
Implement and maintain a zero-trust architecture in cloud environments, ensuring robust security.
Analyze and lead the development and implementation of cloud applications, including the migration of existing on-premises applications to the cloud.
Technical Expertise:
Expert-level understanding of AWS cloud platform and service offerings.
Expert in DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform).
Strong knowledge of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and serverless architectures. AWS EKS experience preferred.
Expertise in implementing and managing zero trust architectures in cloud environments.
Proficiency in scripting and automation languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash).
Solid understanding of network security principles and cloud-native security tools.
Qualifications:
Demonstrated ability to lead and deliver large-scale cloud migration and optimization projects.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
Experience in developing and implementing cloud governance policies and security frameworks.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, including executive leadership.
Relevant cloud certifications are highly desirable.
Experience with multi-cloud and hybrid cloud architectures is a plus.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range: $170,000 – $200,000(Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.)
Benefits: Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron’s benefits programs.
Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.
Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients' missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies. Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration & Development, Data Solution & AI, and Enterprise Applications. These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT's experienced workforce and our commitment to ensuring we meet and exceed our clients' expectations.
Bachelors required
Minimum 8 years’ experience
The Cloud Developer is responsible for developing the cloud service delivery models and architectural framework to enable Platform as a Service (PaaS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Software as a Service (SaaS), and Data as a Service (DaaS). This role is responsible for driving cloud adoption, optimization, and innovation across the organization. This position requires a strategic thinker who can lead solutioning efforts, improve efficiencies across work streams, and optimize cloud resources while maintaining a strong focus on security and compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and implement cloud strategies by expert-guidance on complex architectures and systems.
Drive efficiency improvements across multiple work streams, optimizing processes and cloud resource utilization
Develop and implement cost optimization strategies for cloud resources, ensuring maximum value from cloud landscape.
Provide strategies for failure/recovery, cost optimization, and benefit analyses for cloud, cloud-agnostic, and on-premises services.
Manage policies for cloud service usage, new technology requests, and ensure the establishment of a secure cloud environment.
Ensure appropriate availability and uptime design for cloud services.
Work independently to design and develop new software products or major enhancements to existing cloud software.
Debug cloud stacks and manage cloud infrastructure.
Implement and maintain a zero-trust architecture in cloud environments, ensuring robust security.
Analyze and lead the development and implementation of cloud applications, including the migration of existing on-premises applications to the cloud.
Technical Expertise:
Expert-level understanding of AWS cloud platform and service offerings.
Expert in DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform).
Strong knowledge of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and serverless architectures. AWS EKS experience preferred.
Expertise in implementing and managing zero trust architectures in cloud environments.
Proficiency in scripting and automation languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash).
Solid understanding of network security principles and cloud-native security tools.
Qualifications:
Demonstrated ability to lead and deliver large-scale cloud migration and optimization projects.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
Experience in developing and implementing cloud governance policies and security frameworks.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, including executive leadership.
Relevant cloud certifications are highly desirable.
Experience with multi-cloud and hybrid cloud architectures is a plus.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range: $170,000 – $200,000(Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.)
Benefits: Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron’s benefits programs.
Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.
Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients' missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies. Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration & Development, Data Solution & AI, and Enterprise Applications. These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT's experienced workforce and our commitment to ensuring we meet and exceed our clients' expectations.
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