Cloud Platform Developer (Cybersecurity Technical Staff 2/3)
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Job description
In this role you will design, build, and refine multi-cloud landing zones across Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and Amazon Web Services (AWS), implementing policy-as-code guardrails that enforce security, compliance, and governance uniformly across all environments. You will develop and maintain automation pipelines to provision and manage infrastructure consistently, while enhancing core developer-experience workflows to ensure seamless integration with CI/CD, monitoring, and observability tools. The ideal candidate is proficient with APIs, infrastructure-as-code automation, event-driven architectures, and modern development frameworks, consistently applying sound technical judgment and recognizing when to elevate complex architectural decisions for broader review., * Support and maintain Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services, (AWS) and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
- Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) solutions using Terraform/Terragunt to provision and manage cloud infrastructure
- Advanced knowledge of and experience in one or more of the following disciplines: cloud architecture and platform engineering
- Manage and monitor live service systems, ensuring scalability and zero downtime
- Collaborate with software engineers, solution architects, and product teams to design and implement infrastructure solutions that meet business requirements
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure issues in a time and efficient manner
- Demonstrated advanced knowledge of distributed cloud systems, including cloud-native architectures, microservices, containerization, orchestration (Kubernetes), and service mesh technologies, * Performs design, implementation, deployment, and optimization of complex cloud infrastructure solutions, services, and architectures across multi-cloud and hybrid environments
- Evaluates new cloud technologies, infrastructure-as-code tools, and platform services; research emerging cloud patterns and architectural approaches, and proposes innovative solutions to cloud infrastructure challenges
- Independently leads work on moderately complex cloud infrastructure initiatives, providing guidance and direction as appropriate to other infrastructure personnel
- Identifies, promotes, and develops new technical capabilities and cloud services for the Laboratory
Requirements
We are seeking an experienced Cloud Platform Developer with advanced expertise in designing, developing, and deploying cloud-native applications and services across modern cloud platforms. The ideal candidate will possess deep knowledge of distribution systems architecture, containerization, microservices, and serverless computing, combined with strong programming skills in languages such as Python, Java, and Go. Also, we are looking for someone with infrastructure as code experience such as Terraform, Terragrunt, CloudFormation, and Azure Bicep. This individual should demonstrate proven ability to create scalable, resilient, and secure software solutions using secure infrastructure-as-code principles, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-native development patterns., In addition to meeting all requirements above as the responsibilities of the Cloud Platform Developer Technical Staff 2 position, candidates selected at the Technical Staff 3 level must demonstrate enhanced capabilities in technical leadership, innovation, and independent execution. The successful candidate will provide technical mentorship, guidance, and knowledge transfer to junior cloud infrastructure team members, fostering professional development and promoting best practices across the organization. This role requires the ability to proactively research, evaluate, and assess emerging cloud technologies, tools, and services to identify opportunities for improvement, and to propose and champion innovative, forward-thinking solutions to complex cloud infrastructure challenges that align with organizational objectives and industry standards., Education/Experience at Cyber Security Technical Staff 2: Position requires a Bachelor's degree and 5 years related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. At this level, applicable advanced vendor and/or professional certification is desirable.
Education/Experience at Cyber Security Technical Staff 3: Position requires a Bachelor's degree and 8 years related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. At this level, applicable advanced vendor and/or professional certification is desirable.
Desired Qualifications:
- Advanced Knowledge of cloud computing platforms such as AWS/GCP/Azure
- Experience with monitoring and alerting tools
- Experience building out landing zones in a cloud environment
- Advanced knowledge of and demonstrated experience creating infrastructure automation tools, custom cloud integrations, monitoring solutions, and demonstrated proficiency in programming and scripting languages (Python, PowerShell)
- Knowledge of cloud networking principles
- Hands-on experience with artificial intelligence platforms in cloud-based environments.
Work Location: The work location for this position is telework and is located in Los Alamos, NM. Telework is defined as working from offsite but within 2hours ground commute of this location. Reporting onsite may be periodically necessary. All work locations are at the discretion of management and can change at any time with appropriate notice.
Benefits & conditions
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
- PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
- Dental and vision insurance
- Free basic life and disability insurance
- Paid maternity and parental leave
- Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
- Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
- Flexible schedules and time off (paid sick, vacation, and holidays)
- Onsite gyms and wellness programs
- Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
