Innovative Data Solutions, Inc.
Senior Cloud Engineer (TS/SCI)
Innovative Data Solutions, Inc., Springfield, Virginia, us, 22161
Job SummaryWe are seeking a Cloud Engineer to support a newly awarded, 10 year contract in Springfield, VA. This position requires a TS/SCI clearance and eligibility to obtain a CI polygraph.
The Cloud Engineer will be responsible for working with highly functional development team automating service deployments; optimizing system performance; integrating with enterprise authentication services; establishing/improving system monitoring; maintaining established security protocols; provide customers technical support. The Cloud Engineer will be integrated with an agile environment participating with scrums and other meetings.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:Build and Maintain Platform as a Service Offering using RedHat OpenShiftWork with A&A Team to maintain security requirements for operation of systemsMaintain and improve existing infrastructure (build out autoscaling, support new services, optimize for cost efficiencies/authentication/search, etc)Produce detailed documentationMaintain System in AWS environment using EC2, S3, ELB, and RDSMaintain System in a VMware vSphere environment, using NSX, and NetApp StorageGRIDAutomate and optimize service deploymentsRequired Skills:
Prior experience building and maintaining Platform as a Service offerings via Cloud based providersStrong understanding of RHEL/CentOS Linux distributionsStrong understanding of RedHat OpenShift and/or other Kubernetes distributionsExperience with containerization technologies (e.g. Docker)Strong knowledge of Amazon Web ServicesStrong Troubleshooting skillsExperience in automating tasks using scripted languages such as Bash, PowerShell, or PerlFamiliarity with Agile/Scrum methodologyFamiliarity with DevOps development processes and Continuous Integration tools: GitLab, Jenkins, NexusDesired Skills:
Experience administering production RedHat OpenShift clustersStrong understanding of cloud APIs and interaction with the AWS/CLIExposure to Infrastructure as Code such as Puppet, Ansible, Chef, Salt or TerraformExperience working with one or more Python, Ruby, or JavaExperience with virtualization technologies (e.g. VMWare)Familiarity with HTML, CSS, Markdown, and portal developmentEducation/Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree and 6+ years of experience or an equivalent years of education and years of experienceActive TS/SCI clearance and eligibility to obtain a CI polygraphBenefits and Perks
Compensation
Industry competitive salary well above market average401K plan with 4% company match, immediately fully vestedReferral bonuses up to $7,500100% 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 14 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.
The Cloud Engineer will be responsible for working with highly functional development team automating service deployments; optimizing system performance; integrating with enterprise authentication services; establishing/improving system monitoring; maintaining established security protocols; provide customers technical support. The Cloud Engineer will be integrated with an agile environment participating with scrums and other meetings.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:Build and Maintain Platform as a Service Offering using RedHat OpenShiftWork with A&A Team to maintain security requirements for operation of systemsMaintain and improve existing infrastructure (build out autoscaling, support new services, optimize for cost efficiencies/authentication/search, etc)Produce detailed documentationMaintain System in AWS environment using EC2, S3, ELB, and RDSMaintain System in a VMware vSphere environment, using NSX, and NetApp StorageGRIDAutomate and optimize service deploymentsRequired Skills:
Prior experience building and maintaining Platform as a Service offerings via Cloud based providersStrong understanding of RHEL/CentOS Linux distributionsStrong understanding of RedHat OpenShift and/or other Kubernetes distributionsExperience with containerization technologies (e.g. Docker)Strong knowledge of Amazon Web ServicesStrong Troubleshooting skillsExperience in automating tasks using scripted languages such as Bash, PowerShell, or PerlFamiliarity with Agile/Scrum methodologyFamiliarity with DevOps development processes and Continuous Integration tools: GitLab, Jenkins, NexusDesired Skills:
Experience administering production RedHat OpenShift clustersStrong understanding of cloud APIs and interaction with the AWS/CLIExposure to Infrastructure as Code such as Puppet, Ansible, Chef, Salt or TerraformExperience working with one or more Python, Ruby, or JavaExperience with virtualization technologies (e.g. VMWare)Familiarity with HTML, CSS, Markdown, and portal developmentEducation/Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree and 6+ years of experience or an equivalent years of education and years of experienceActive TS/SCI clearance and eligibility to obtain a CI polygraphBenefits and Perks
Compensation
Industry competitive salary well above market average401K plan with 4% company match, immediately fully vestedReferral bonuses up to $7,500100% 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 14 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.