Cherokee Federal · 3 hours ago
Systems Architect - Cloud Engineer
Chantilly, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expCherokee Federal is a division of tribally owned federal contracting companies focused on serving the government’s mission. They are seeking a Systems Architect/Cloud Engineer to design and implement complex IT infrastructures using cloud technologies, ensuring performance, scalability, and security.
GovernmentNon ProfitProfessional ServicesPublic Relations
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Complex problem solving across multiple commercial cloud provider capability implementations and internet-based applications
Commercial cloud capability design and implementation for new and existing Sponsor capabilities
Customization and configuration of COTS products and required peripherals
Configuration of cloud hosted load balancers, routing tables, NAT gateways, VPC peering connections, VPN appliances, and other commercial cloud configurations
Coordinate, communicate, and interact with senior managers, technical personnel, partners, and customers
Research both existing technology and emerging technology and be able to rapidly design, test, document, and deploy mission impactful technology
Non-engineering tasks such as account creations, account setups, process improvement, etc
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
A current TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance
Technical degree with Five (5) years of relevant experience, or Four (4) additional years of experience in lieu of degree
Cloud and systems administration experience (ranging from application management to network management) and/or public cloud certification – to include AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, AWS Certified SysOps Administrator
Demonstrated experience in designing, securing, and automating the deployment of both Windows and Linux environments
Hands-on cloud and virtualization experience and can function across multiple cloud/virtualization providers such as Microsoft, Google, Amazon, VMWare, etc
Demonstrated experience in drafting and contributing to a full range of architectural and engineering documentation, such as System Security Plans, architecture diagrams, and/or other related program documents
Experience with event correlation and root cause analysis
Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal
Preferred
Demonstrated experience writing Linux shell scripts (bash preferred)
Experience with writing cloud deployment scripts
Demonstrated experience with development and/or maintenance of large-scale enterprise programs which include the integration of COTS solutions
Demonstrated experience with Splunk Enterprise to include software installation, forwarder configuration, and Splunk App deployment(s)
Experience with host-based and/or endpoint protection configuration, such as a VPN solution
Demonstrated experience with network security best practice configuration in cloud computing environments
Experience testing secure network designs by running Wireshark PCAP data captures and analysis
Demonstrated experience with mobile Android emulators, e.g., Genymotion
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401K
Company
Cherokee Federal
Cherokee Federal, a division of Cherokee Nation Businesses, is a trusted team of government contracting professionals who can rapidly build innovative solutions.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Clint Bickett
Chief Operating Officer
Charity Mackenzie
Executive Staff Coordinator to VP of HR and CIO
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