Cloud Engineer

Req ID: RQ188994Type of Requisition: RegularClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret SCI + PolygraphPublic Trust/Other Required: NoneJob Family: Systems EngineeringSkills:AWS Administration,Network Technologies,VMwareExperience:5 + years of related experienceUS Citizenship Required:YesJob Description:Deliver simple solutions to complex problems as a Cloud Engineer at GDIT. Here, you’ll tailor cutting-edge solutions to the unique requirements of our clients. With a career in application development, you’ll make the end user’s experience your priority and we’ll make your career growth ours.At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Cloud Engineer you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a TS/SCI cleared Cloud Engineer joining our team to support our intelligence customer in St. Louis, MO or Springfield, VA.HOW A CLOUD ENGINEER WILL MAKE AN IMPACTThe Cloud Engineer's expertise is needed to support a sophisticated enterprise exploitation environment.What our team should strive for:Must be able to support data collection from a large, complex server and network infrastructure and user baseMust possess a strong work ethic, be self-directed, and be a detail-oriented professionalMust be willing to learn and adapt to new, cutting-edge technologiesMust be willing to document work and participate in the customer's change proceduresMust possess excellent time management skills and the drive to work unsupervisedMust be a team player; willing to both share knowledge and learn from others to ensure the team's success Designs and defines system architecture for new or existing computer systems.Experience with the following:Experience with public clouds such as AWS, Google, RackspaceExperience with private clouds such as VMWare, OpenStackExperience with HadoopExperience as a system architect/administrator/operator in a production environmentKnowledge of IAAS, PAAS and/or SAAS cloud technologies.Knowledge of network technologies (MPLS, routing protocols, forwarding), common infrastructure components (IPAM, DNS, DHCP), load balancers, firewalls, virtual and physical infrastructure designExperience with hypervisors such as VMware ESXi, Citrix XenServer, Microsoft Hyper-VSpecific Duties and ResponsibilitiesArchitect, build, maintain Hadoop, and other cloud infrastructureApply Configuration Management disciplines to maintain hardware/software revisions, security patches, hardening, and documentationDevelop and direct the development of content for a complex and growing infrastructure. This includes use cases for Dashboards, Active Channels, Reports, Rules, Filters, Trends, and Active ListsProvide guidance to security analyst and network engineering staffWorking Closely with C&A Team to maintain Security requirements for Operation of IEC systemsSupport all aspects of NCE's Security Information and Event Management initiative.Supporting the establishment, enhancement, and continual improvement of an integrated set of correlation rules, alerts, searches, reports, and responses.Coordinating and conducting event collection, log management, event management, compliance automation, and identity monitoring activities for the customer's system.Perform routine equipment checks and preventative maintenancePerforming systems hardening to DoD StandardsMaintaining up to date documentation of designs/configurationsCreate shell and perl scripts to facilitate automated tasksWork with other Service Providers to support areas of common interestWorking with software and hardware vendors5+ years of related systems engineering experience.Solaris systems engineering experienceCloud platformsAdvanced knowledge of systems engineering principles, methods, and techniques.Knowledge of the associated hardware, software, and equipmentProfessional certification in one or more specific technologies may be required, depending on job assignment.EDUCATIONBS and 5+ years of experience or equivalent combination or education and years of experienceRequired Skills:Demonstrated ability to use problem solving techniques such as root cause analysis to resolve issues.Desired Skills:Strong background in Unix, Solaris, or Windows serversScripting skillsLocation: St. Louis, MO or Springfield, VAUS Citizenship RequiredGDIT IS YOUR PLACE:● 401K with company match● Comprehensive health and wellness packages● Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career● Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications● Cutting-edge technology you can learn from● Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidaysRoverGSSThe likely salary range for this position is $85,000 - $115,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.