Innovative Data Solutions, Inc.
Cloud Operations Engineer (TS/SCI required)
Innovative Data Solutions, Inc., Springfield, Virginia, us, 22161
Job SummaryWe are seeking a Cloud Operations Engineer to support an IC customer/contract in Springfield, VA. As a Cloud Operations Engineer on the Continuous Operations Release Environment (CORE) team, you will be providing high-quality, cost-effective cloud solutions to our clients by maintaining and enhancing our cloud infrastructure through a strong focus on operational efficiency and customer support. This position requires a TS/SCI clearance and eligibility to obtain a CI polygraph.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
Proactively manage and maintain cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability and performance.Respond to and resolve customer issues, providing top-tier technical support and customer service.Collaborate with various engineering teams to support user consumption of applications in the cloud in a sophisticated enterprise environment.Engage in application monitoring to assist in identifying and addressing application performance or availability issues.Continuously monitor supporting application infrastructure to help identify and report on scalability and performance issues.Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for application support procedures.Required Skills:
Proficiency with AWS cloud services and infrastructure management.Exceptional troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.Experience in providing customer-focused technical support.Knowledge of Linux distributions (e.g., RedHat, CentOS).Familiarity with DevOps practices, Agile/Scrum methodologies, and continuous integration tools (e.g., GitLab CI, Nexus).Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.Desired Skills:
Experience administering production RedHat OpenShift clustersStrong understanding of cloud APIs and interaction with the AWS/CLIExperience with virtualization technologies (e.g. VMWare)Education/Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Programming, Science, Engineering or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience10+ years IT experienceTS/SCI + CI polygraphDesired Certifications:
AWS Certified Cloud PractitionerRedHat Certified OpenShift AdministratorBenefits and Perks
Compensation
Industry competitive salary well above market average401K plan with 4% company match, immediately fully vestedReferral bonuses up to $5,000100% company-paid benefits
Cigna OAP $0 deductible Medical plan for employee + familyVision and Dental plan for employee + familyShort Term Disability for employeeLong Term Disability for employeeLife Insurance for employeeFlexible Paid Time Off Policy
180 hours (minimum) per year of PTO with additional time at manager discretion10+ Company Holidays per year6 weeks paid maternity and paternity leaveFlexible work environment to accommodate commuting, family and personal schedulesCareer Growth
Company sponsored training and certificationsNo questions asked professional/business/technical book reimbursementCompany paid training and conference attendance and travel expenses
Company OverviewInnovative Data Solutions (IDS) is a small business specializing in engineering and supporting mission critical IT infrastructure for the US Government Intelligence, Defense and Homeland Security communities.
Established in 2008, IDS has 15 years of experience delivering IT solutions to the Federal market. We're a small company of technology enthusiasts and we thrive on exceeding expectations. We specialize in Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Storage, High Performance Computing, Cybersecurity and Data Analytics. Across these technology areas we provide full lifecycle services: strategy, design, implementation and operations.
IDS engineers are based in Washington, DC and St. Louis, MO and are experienced working with US Government installations across the US, Europe and Asia.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
Proactively manage and maintain cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability and performance.Respond to and resolve customer issues, providing top-tier technical support and customer service.Collaborate with various engineering teams to support user consumption of applications in the cloud in a sophisticated enterprise environment.Engage in application monitoring to assist in identifying and addressing application performance or availability issues.Continuously monitor supporting application infrastructure to help identify and report on scalability and performance issues.Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for application support procedures.Required Skills:
Proficiency with AWS cloud services and infrastructure management.Exceptional troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.Experience in providing customer-focused technical support.Knowledge of Linux distributions (e.g., RedHat, CentOS).Familiarity with DevOps practices, Agile/Scrum methodologies, and continuous integration tools (e.g., GitLab CI, Nexus).Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.Desired Skills:
Experience administering production RedHat OpenShift clustersStrong understanding of cloud APIs and interaction with the AWS/CLIExperience with virtualization technologies (e.g. VMWare)Education/Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Programming, Science, Engineering or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience10+ years IT experienceTS/SCI + CI polygraphDesired Certifications:
AWS Certified Cloud PractitionerRedHat Certified OpenShift AdministratorBenefits and Perks
Compensation
Industry competitive salary well above market average401K plan with 4% company match, immediately fully vestedReferral bonuses up to $5,000100% company-paid benefits
Cigna OAP $0 deductible Medical plan for employee + familyVision and Dental plan for employee + familyShort Term Disability for employeeLong Term Disability for employeeLife Insurance for employeeFlexible Paid Time Off Policy
180 hours (minimum) per year of PTO with additional time at manager discretion10+ Company Holidays per year6 weeks paid maternity and paternity leaveFlexible work environment to accommodate commuting, family and personal schedulesCareer Growth
Company sponsored training and certificationsNo questions asked professional/business/technical book reimbursementCompany paid training and conference attendance and travel expenses
Company OverviewInnovative Data Solutions (IDS) is a small business specializing in engineering and supporting mission critical IT infrastructure for the US Government Intelligence, Defense and Homeland Security communities.
Established in 2008, IDS has 15 years of experience delivering IT solutions to the Federal market. We're a small company of technology enthusiasts and we thrive on exceeding expectations. We specialize in Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Storage, High Performance Computing, Cybersecurity and Data Analytics. Across these technology areas we provide full lifecycle services: strategy, design, implementation and operations.
IDS engineers are based in Washington, DC and St. Louis, MO and are experienced working with US Government installations across the US, Europe and Asia.