Cloud Engineer, Senior -- IDCS(M)

Cloud Engineer, Senior - IDCS(M)


Full Time San Antonio, TX (On-site)


Secret clearance with TS/SCI eligibility

Referral Bonus: $1,000

Job Description:


Semper Valens Solutions is looking for a Senior Cloud Engineer to support a large Air Force, IT enterprise, Cyber Weapons System/Program in San Antonio, TX.


Duties:

• Design, deploy, and manage virtual cloud infrastructures across hybrid environments (on-premises and cloud) such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or Oracle Cloud (IaaS & PaaS).


• Ensure integration of multiple Cloud teams, processes, and instances to meet a holistic solution.


• Maintain and optimize virtualization platforms like VMware ESXi, Hyper-V, and cloud-native virtualization solutions.


• Automate deployments and configurations using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and CloudFormation.


• Provision, maintain, and scale cloud resources in AWS, Azure, GCP, or OCI in collaboration with cross-functional teams.


• Monitor cloud resource utilization to ensure cost efficiency and scalability.


• Troubleshoot and resolve system, application, and infrastructure issues, performing root cause analysis as needed.


• Ensure infrastructure meets security, compliance, and operational standards within a DevSecOps framework.


• Support CI/CD pipelines and integrate infrastructure automation into the development lifecycle.


• Implement and manage containerization and orchestration technologies, such as Docker and Kubernetes, for microservices architectures.


• Configure and maintain monitoring tools to ensure system and application availability and performance.


• Identify and implement optimizations to improve efficiency, reduce latency, and enhance system uptime.


• Apply security best practices, including identity and access management (IAM), network segmentation, and encryption, to protect hybrid cloud infrastructures.


• Assist in audits and compliance initiatives (e.g., RMF, NIST, ISO 27001).


• Document procedures, configurations, and troubleshooting steps to enhance knowledge sharing.


• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team growth and development initiatives.


• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Detailed-oriented with excellent technical, verbal, and written communication skills.


• Proficiency in virtualization technologies, including VMware, Hyper-V, and OpenStack.


• Strong expertise in US-Gov/DoD cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud (GCP), and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).


• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, Ansible, and CloudFormation.


• Solid understanding of containerization (Docker) and orchestration platforms (Kubernetes).


• Familiarity with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, etc.) and incident management.


• Familiarity with networking concepts, including VPCs, subnets, VPNs, and firwalls.


• Practical knowledge of DevSecOps principles, methodologies, and best practices.

Qualifications:

• Requires BS and 8+ years of prior relevant experience or Master's degree with 6+ years of prior relevant experience, additional years of experience will be accepted in lieu of a degree.


• Must have a DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification (Security+ CE or equivalent).


• Must have an advanced cloud certification (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Cloud Professional DevOps Engineer for example).


• Must have an active Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI

Preferred Skills and Certifications:

• Cloud Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Cloud Professional DevOps Engineer.


• Security Certifications: CISSP, CEH, GIAC or Cloud Security Automation (GCSA).


• Experience with security frameworks (e.g., RMF, NIST 800-53).


• Knowledge of scripting or programming languages, such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash.


• Familiarity with log management and monitoring tools (e.g., Splunk, Datadog, or ELK stack).


• Experience with SIEM and/or SOAR tools and capabilities.

Travel:


Less than 10% travel is expected for this position. Travel may include continental United States and outside continental United States locations.

About Semper Valens Solutions:


Semper Valens Solutions, Inc. (SVS) is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing Cost Effective Software and Systems Engineering, Field Support, Training and Full Life cycle Support Management to the DOD and VA community.


At Semper Valens, our vision is to remain a creative, cutting edge and cost-effective solutions provider where our shared intellect, industry experience, and technology excellence, make a positive difference in our customer's success. Our solutions help bridge the gap between IT and business prioritizations to optimize budgets, risks and operational processes.


We search for outstanding technical professionals, hiring at all levels of the experience spectrum; intermediate, journeyman and senior. Consider us for your career plan.


Semper Valens Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer


Semper Valens Solutions proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital/parental status, pregnancy/childbirth, or related conditions, physical or mental disability, genetic information, status as a Disabled Veteran, Recently Separated Veteran, Active-Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal, or any other characteristic protected by law.


If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with Semper Valens Solutions through its online applicant system, please contact Semper Valens Solutions Human Resources Department at (830) 899-6870.


Semper Valens Solutions is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer - minorities, females, disabled, and protected veterans are urged to apply. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.


All Jobs at Semper Valens Solutions: https://sempervalens.com/careers

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