Cloud Systems Engineer

Our client is seeking a skilled and adaptable Cloud Systems Engineer to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for building and maintaining cloud-native systems while staying on top of emerging technologies and adapting to evolving requirements. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, cutting-edge environment, implementing new products and technologies to enhance the system's capabilities.

Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain cloud-native systems, ensuring they meet performance and security standards.
• Adapt to evolving requirements and integrate emerging technologies to improve system functionality.
• Work with cloud infrastructure, ensuring secure, automated installations and configurations.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize system efficiency.
• Design and execute system backup plans.
• Develop, debug, and enhance scripts in languages such as bash, csh, Perl, Ruby, Python, and expect.
• Automate repetitive tasks and improve system workflows.
• Provide training to team members on system maintenance duties.
• Manage and administer source code control systems (e.g., CVS, Subversion, Git).
• Utilize cloud technologies like Docker, Kubernetes, Gluster, and Ceph.

Must Haves:

• Clearance: TS or higher
• Degree: Highly preferred (mid to senior-level candidate)
• Experience building and maintaining cloud-native environments in AWS
• Proficiency in creating and building AWS services such as EC2, VPC, etc.
• Strong experience with Linux
• Scripting experience in any Linux languages
• Kubernetes: High preference

Nice to Haves:

• Bachelor's degree in a computer-related discipline (preferred but not mandatory).
• Experience with Docker, Gluster, Ceph, and other cloud-native technologies.
• Familiarity with automated OS and cloud infrastructure installation.
• Knowledge of system security, hardening, and accreditation (e.g., DCID 6/3, ICD-503).