Cloud Engineer

Planned Systems International (PSI) is an Enterprise IT services company who focuses on designing, building, securing, and operating cutting-edge software solutions that drive mission success and operational excellence for Federal Government organizations. We are currently seeking a Cloud Engineer to work in a collaborative and innovative environment support Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC). This is an amazing opportunity to directly support global Command and Control Mission Support (C2MS) program. You will be a critical part of the Cloud Systems Administration team, maintaining the C2MS cloud. 

Essential Functions And Job Responsibilities

• Focuses on the customer to deliver a solid product.
• Responsible for resolving IT software and infrastructure (servers, network, security, etc.) issues using systems analysis techniques and procedures to ensure appropriate function of hardware, software or system functional specifications.
• Provides system administration for assigned infrastructure and establishes and maintains security as it relates to users.
• Applies security patches and operating system upgrades to ensure the security and integrity of the technical environment.
• Supports new infrastructure projects.
• Maintains all configuration documentation for assigned infrastructure.

Minimum Requirements

• Active T3 investigation, with the ability to obtain and maintain necessary security clearances as required for access to classified information.
• Active CompTIA Security+ certification.
• Experience in Amazon Web Services , Azure, and other commercial cloud vendors.
• Experience creating and editing CloudFormation , TerraForm , Azure Resource Manager, and other IaC templates .
• Cloud Foundation Certification (AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Azure Fundamentals, etc.)

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering or other Engineering discipline from institution recognized by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) for approved curriculum. Knowledge of Kubernetes and Containers.
• Experience working in an Agile organization.
• Automation and Scripting experience using Python, Javascript , GO, and other scripting languages.
• Experience developing dashboards in CloudWatch, Splunk, and ELK.
• DevSecOps automation and pipeline experience.
• Interested in performance monitoring and developing KPIs.
• Knowledge of Special Operations, SOCOM, and C4ISR systems and networks.
• Knowledge of DoD information assurance, policy, and regulatory requirements.

Company Benefits

PSI offers full-time, benefits eligible employees a competitive total compensation package that includes paid leave, and options for employer sponsored group medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, AD&D coverage, legal services, identity theft, and accident insurance. Flexible spending account and health saving account options offer pre-tax savings for qualified medical, dental, and vision expenses. The company sponsored 401(k) retirement plan has an employer contribution match that is immediately vested. We invest in the professional growth of our employees through professional courses, certifications, and tuition reimbursement programs.

EEO Commitment

It is company policy to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination, are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities will be provided. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources by emailing [email protected] , or by dialing 703-575-8400.