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TekSynap · 14 hours ago

Cloud Engineer Senior w/Secret Clearance

US-VA-Radford

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

TekSynap is a fast-growing high-tech company that understands the pace of technology and the need for a comprehensive information management environment. They are seeking a Cloud Engineer Senior to support the ALTESS commercial cloud services infrastructure, implementing and managing secure cloud-based solutions for Army and DoD IT systems.

ComputerInformation ServicesInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support the ALTESS commercial cloud services infrastructure in both public and private cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Microsoft Azure)

Implement, manage, and maintain secure cloud-based solutions for Army and DoD IT systems

Migrate on-premises applications to cloud infrastructure while ensuring security and compliance

Automate routine administrative tasks using modern DevOps and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools

Develop and manage secure transport technologies, including IPSEC/VPN and Border Gateway Protocol (BGP)

Integrate and configure tools supporting CI/CD pipelines such as Jenkins, Travis CI, and AWS CodeDeploy

Apply automation and configuration management using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, Chef, Puppet, and scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, Bash)

Monitor and enforce compliance with DoD STIGs, IA Vulnerability Management (IAVM), and cybersecurity best practices

Collaborate with cross-functional teams on large-scale cloud projects and infrastructure improvements

Maintain documentation, change control procedures, and version control through tools like Git

Qualification

Cloud EngineeringAWSMicrosoft AzureDevOpsInfrastructure-as-CodeAnsibleTerraformPythonPowerShellBashIPSECVPNBGPCI/CDGitDoD STIGsIAVMCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Proven experience in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical fields

Demonstrated mid to senior-level experience as a Cloud Engineer

Strong background in managing and delivering multiple large-scale IT or cloud infrastructure projects

Hands-on experience migrating on-premises applications to cloud environments

Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Azure and AWS, including computing environment configurations

Extensive knowledge of secure transport technologies including IPSEC, VPNs, and Border Gateway Protocol (BGP)

Skilled in automating routine administrative and operational tasks using tools like Ansible, Terraform, Python, PowerShell, Bash, Puppet, and Chef

Experience with version control and collaboration platforms such as Git

Understanding of core IT components including networking, storage systems, server infrastructure, and application architectures

Working knowledge of Department of Defense (DoD) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and IA Vulnerability Management (IAVM)

Familiarity with Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines and tools such as Jenkins, Travis CI, and AWS CodeDeploy

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly across diverse teams

DoD 8570 IAT Level II Baseline Certification: COMPTIA Security+ CE, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), COMPTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+), Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) Global Industriel Cyber Security Professional (GICSP), Global Information Assurance Certification (GAIC) Security Essentials Certification (GSEC), Certified Network Defender (CND), Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)

Cloud Computing Environment Certification

Secret – IT-II Non-Critical Sensitive Clearance or Tier 3 (T3) investigation