Overview
On Site
Full Time
Skills
Computer hardware
Scalability
Reporting
Access control
Computational Science
Technical Support
Cloud security
System security
Authorization
FISMA
Technical writing
Roadmaps
Product development
Web development
Data Analysis
Documentation
Cost-benefit analysis
End-user training
SaaS
PaaS
Regulatory Compliance
Computer science
Systems engineering
FOCUS
Workflow
Research
Microsoft
API
GitHub
FIPS
Management
Cloud computing
Amazon Web Services
Microsoft Azure
Google Cloud
Google Cloud Platform
ITIL
Security clearance
Job Details
Responsible for designing, developing, maintaining, and supporting the organization's systems infrastructure. This role involves implementing and assessing hardware and software systems, ensuring the performance, security, and reliability of systems. The Systems Engineer will work independently and collaboratively on moderately complex projects and is expected to contribute to the ongoing development and automation of cloud services for the organization.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Design, develop, and maintain the organization's systems infrastructure, including both hardware and software solutions.
Analyze, modify, test, and maintain system components to ensure they meet organizational needs.
Implement cloud-based systems using platforms such as Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform) with a focus on automation, scalability, and security.
Develop and implement automated self-service portals, leveraging GitHub API, GitHub Actions, and Azure services.
Architect and implement automation solutions for system configurations, including Azure AD federation, security settings, and compliance reporting.
Ensure the removal of user accounts from systems after 90 days of inactivity and manage privileged access controls.
Participate in pilot activities to develop cloud modules and best practices for scientific computing.
Provide cloud consulting and support to NIH scientists and researchers, enabling them to use NIH cloud resources and services, including the NIH Cloud Lab.
Conduct technical support for cloud integration, environment setup, and workflow automation.
Support cloud security operations by verifying and validating system security, assessing vulnerabilities, and ensuring compliance with NIST, FIPS, and NIH standards.
Assist in maintaining Assessment & Authorization (A&A) processes, ensuring cloud environments remain secure and compliant with NIH's security policies and FISMA requirements.
Manage cloud product lifecycle, including assessing environments, coordinating with cloud service providers, and providing technical documentation such as roadmaps, capacity summaries, and project reports.
Support product development, including Microsoft Power Platform applications and GitHub website development.
Provide guidance on data analysis and develop documentation for data-related aspects such as cost analysis, account usage, and customer training data.
Operate, maintain, and enhance NIH cloud environments to ensure they remain secure, compliant, and meet organizational needs.
Support the operation and maintenance of Software as a Service (SaaS) and Platform as a Service (PaaS) offerings, ensuring adherence to security policies and ATO compliance.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field and 4-7 years of experience in systems engineering, with a focus on cloud computing, automation, and security.
Must have experience with scientific workflows, cloud module development, and research enablement.
Must have familiarity with Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Apps and Power Automate.
Must be proficient in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.
Demonstrable experience with GitHub API, GitHub Actions, and cloud automation tools.
Must have a strong understanding of security frameworks (NIST, FIPS) and ATO processes.
Strong interpersonal and time management skills and must have the ability to adapt and prioritize work in a dynamic environment.
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and electronically to various levels of staff with various levels of understanding of technology.
Certifications in Cloud platforms are desired (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform).
ITIL v3 Foundations or ITIL 4 certification is preferred.
Must be able to obtain agency suitability clearance prior to start date.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Design, develop, and maintain the organization's systems infrastructure, including both hardware and software solutions.
Analyze, modify, test, and maintain system components to ensure they meet organizational needs.
Implement cloud-based systems using platforms such as Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform) with a focus on automation, scalability, and security.
Develop and implement automated self-service portals, leveraging GitHub API, GitHub Actions, and Azure services.
Architect and implement automation solutions for system configurations, including Azure AD federation, security settings, and compliance reporting.
Ensure the removal of user accounts from systems after 90 days of inactivity and manage privileged access controls.
Participate in pilot activities to develop cloud modules and best practices for scientific computing.
Provide cloud consulting and support to NIH scientists and researchers, enabling them to use NIH cloud resources and services, including the NIH Cloud Lab.
Conduct technical support for cloud integration, environment setup, and workflow automation.
Support cloud security operations by verifying and validating system security, assessing vulnerabilities, and ensuring compliance with NIST, FIPS, and NIH standards.
Assist in maintaining Assessment & Authorization (A&A) processes, ensuring cloud environments remain secure and compliant with NIH's security policies and FISMA requirements.
Manage cloud product lifecycle, including assessing environments, coordinating with cloud service providers, and providing technical documentation such as roadmaps, capacity summaries, and project reports.
Support product development, including Microsoft Power Platform applications and GitHub website development.
Provide guidance on data analysis and develop documentation for data-related aspects such as cost analysis, account usage, and customer training data.
Operate, maintain, and enhance NIH cloud environments to ensure they remain secure, compliant, and meet organizational needs.
Support the operation and maintenance of Software as a Service (SaaS) and Platform as a Service (PaaS) offerings, ensuring adherence to security policies and ATO compliance.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field and 4-7 years of experience in systems engineering, with a focus on cloud computing, automation, and security.
Must have experience with scientific workflows, cloud module development, and research enablement.
Must have familiarity with Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Apps and Power Automate.
Must be proficient in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.
Demonstrable experience with GitHub API, GitHub Actions, and cloud automation tools.
Must have a strong understanding of security frameworks (NIST, FIPS) and ATO processes.
Strong interpersonal and time management skills and must have the ability to adapt and prioritize work in a dynamic environment.
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and electronically to various levels of staff with various levels of understanding of technology.
Certifications in Cloud platforms are desired (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform).
ITIL v3 Foundations or ITIL 4 certification is preferred.
Must be able to obtain agency suitability clearance prior to start date.
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