Cloud Solutions Architect

Rapid Cycle Solutions LLC (RCS) is an innovative small business providing IT and management consulting services to the U.S. Federal Government and commercial clients. We have unique strengths in complex, cross-organizational solution analysis, design, development, implementation, and change management supporting enterprise requirements. Our team of professionals has deep consulting backgrounds supporting the unique needs of our clients. Our team members have proven experience leading strategic initiatives within the civilian Government agencies.

• Note: Please ensure you meet the Security Clearance obligations before applying to optimize your consideration for this and other employment opportunities with RCS.

RCS is seeking a Cloud Solutions Architect to develop global infrastructure and delivery of solutions that drive influence operations. Specialized skills in cloud engineering and full stack development required.

This position requires the candidate to meet specific Security Clearance obligations to work onsite in Reston, VA. Relocation assistance is typically not available.

What you will do:

• Participate in software development efforts through all aspects of the software engineering life cycle including scope and work estimation, design, documentation, implementation, testing and integration.
• Design and develop new applications to better meet the Sponsors mission design, as well as develop, and provide O&M for multiple tools.
• Assist in developing solutions to software architecture problems and broad design solutions.
• Manage virtual and physical servers on a virtualization platform (VMware) with Windows Server 2008-2016, Ubuntu, CentOS, and Ubuntu operating systems.
• Ensure the security of the server infrastructure by implementing industry best practices regarding privacy, security, and regulatory compliance.
• Use a proactive approach to anticipating, mitigating, identifying, troubleshooting, and correcting hardware and software issues on servers and workstations.

Required Qualifications/Education:

• Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph
• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, System Administration, or a closely related field, or equivalent experience.
• Independently designing and developing cloud based applications using current best practices and architectural guidelines.
• Working in software engineering, applications development or web application development and deployment.
• Object oriented development in a modern language (Java, Go, C##).
• Developing front ends in modern frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.
• Developing in a Linux environment.
• Developing in a commercial clouds such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Developing containerized applications using Kubernetes.
• Working with orchestration tools like Terraform, Ansible, or Helm.
• Networking and Virtual Private Network (VPN) protocols like OpenVPN, Wireguard, and IPSec.
• Managing end user accounts, permissions, access rights, and storage allocations in accordance with best practices.
• Installing and managing cloud based applications in AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Kubernetes and containerization.
• Performing software and hardware upgrades, patches and reconfigs.
• Managing the physical environment of server racks including cable management, documenting, labeling, and configuration of KVM switching for console and remote access.
• Installing and upgrading computer components and software, managing virtual servers, and integrate automation processes.
• Troubleshooting hardware and software errors by running diagnostics, documenting problems and resolutions, prioritizing problems, and assessing impact of issues.
• Performing regular backup operations and implementing appropriate processes for data protection, disaster recovery, and failover procedures.
• Monitoring the system daily and responding immediately to performance, security or usability concerns.
• Reviewing application logs to sustain system integrity and security.
• Linux administration (Centos/Ubuntu/Rocky).
• Communicating issues and resolutions to all levels of an organization.
• Responding and resolving help desk and JIRA requests.

Nice to Have Qualifications:

• Java/Go.
• Javascript.
• React, Angular, or Vue.
• development in AWS, Azure, or GCP (specifically experience with EC2, S3, EKS, EFS, Route53, Load Balancers or their equivalents).
• Kubernetes.
• Automation – CI/CD (Gitlab).
• System administration.
• System administration and IT certifications in Linux, Microsoft, or other network related fields
• Virtual Private Network (VPN) technologies like OpenVPN, Wireguard, and IPSec.
• Virtualization, VMWare, or equivalent.
• with scripting (Bash, Python, Powershell) and automation tools.

RCS is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities as an applicant, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify

All RCS work locations are drug-free workplaces.