Cloud Engineer

ApplyLogic is a fast-paced Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small-Business, headquartered in Vienna, VA. Our people are our greatest asset, and our company culture is grounded on that belief. We offer challenging and interesting work in a friendly and supportive environment. Through prime and subcontracts, we deliver best-in-class expertise to solve complex technical problems. We have an immediate hybrid Cloud Engineer position available in Washington, DC . If you join our team in this role, you will play a crucial role in evaluating and implementing cloud virtualization technologies that can serve as effective alternatives to VMware environments. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, deploy, and manage cloud solutions that optimize performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency. Primary Roles and Responsibilities: Evaluate and recommend cloud-based virtualization technologies and open-source solutions. Design and implement cloud architectures that effectively replace existing VMware environments, ensuring compatibility with existing applications and workloads. Collaborate with IT teams to migrate and optimize workloads to the cloud, ensuring minimal disruption to services. Monitor and manage cloud-based virtual machines, containers, and orchestration tools to ensure optimal performance and availability. Develop and maintain automation scripts and tools for provisioning, scaling, and managing cloud resources. Conduct performance tuning and troubleshooting of cloud environments to resolve issues efficiently. Document processes, architectures, and configurations for knowledge sharing and compliance purposes. Stay informed about industry trends and emerging technologies related to cloud virtualization. Required Education, Knowledge, and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. 3-5 years of experience in cloud engineering or related roles, with a strong focus on virtualization technologies. Proficiency in cloud platforms and experience with their virtualization services. Familiarity with alternatives to VMware or open-source virtualization technologies. Experience with containerization technologies and orchestration platforms. Strong scripting skills for automation tasks. Solid understanding of networking, security, and best practices in cloud architecture. Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills: Relevant cloud certifications. Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools. Understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipeline development. Clearance: Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance. ApplyLogic offers competitive salaries with a robust Fortune-500 type benefits package. Some of the benefits you will receive when you join us are: Employee Assistance Program 401K Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Life/Short-Term Disability/Critical Illness/Accident Insurance 15 PTO Days 11 Federal Holidays Up to $5K towards continuing education and/or professional development with unlimited web-based training Pet Benefit Programs