Cloud Engineer 3-4 (Mid/Senior-Level)

We've built a culture rooted in our Core Values, where innovation thrives, work-life balance is respected, and career growth is always encouraged. We're also proud to be recognized as a 'Top Workplace,' and that's not just us talking; it's our employees. Now, we're looking for another Uncommon Genius to join our dynamic team. If you love solving puzzles, building new things, fixing what's broken, or pushing the boundaries of creativity, we encourage you to explore the details of this position below! UNCOMN is seeking a Cloud Engineer 3-4 (Mid/Senior-Level) to:

• Design, deploy, and manage scalable, secure cloud infrastructure to support enterprise applications.
• Provision and maintain cloud resources using Infrastructure as Code to ensure consistency and efficiency.
• Develop CI/CD pipelines to support enterprise cloud environment
• Support application deployments in cloud environments, including containerized workloads.
• Monitor system performance and availability, implementing solutions to optimize reliability and scalability.
• Administer and maintain Linux-based systems and cloud-hosted databases in production environments.
• Manage identity and access controls using technologies such as SAML, OAuth, and federated authentication.
• Support and maintain AWS and/or Azure GovCloud environments in compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Optimize cloud resource utilization to balance performance, scalability, and cost efficiency.
• Collaborate with development and security teams to support application infrastructure and cloud operations.
• Document cloud architecture, configurations, and processes to ensure consistency and operational continuity.
• Stay current with evolving cloud technologies and best practices to support continuous improvement.
• Design, deploy, and manage application program interfaces (APIs) using languages like Java, Python, and Ruby

• 5+ years of related professional experience, preferably within AWS environments.
• Must currently meet DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF)/8140 requirements for Work Role 641 Intermediate or Advanced. Please see the 8140 Dashboard (Qualifications Matrix) for more information.
• Must be comfortable obtaining CompTIA Security+ certification within 30 days of employment. Active Security+ highly preferred.
• Must be comfortable obtaining a Cloud-based certification or certificate within 30 days of employment. Active Cloud-based certification highly preferred.
• Must be eligible to obtain a Secret clearance, granted by the US Government, which requires US citizenship. The government also uses 13 adjudicative guidelines to determine an individual's eligibility.
• Proven experience designing, deploying, and managing enterprise-scale cloud infrastructure.
• Strong proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates) to automate provisioning and management of cloud resources.
• Hands-on experience administering Linux systems in cloud environments, including configuration, performance optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to partner closely with internal and external stakeholders.
• Must be willing to obtain relevant certifications as required by future client or contract needs., * Active DoD Security clearance or higher.
• Knowledge of hardware or software load balancers, VPNs, and firewalls.
• Experience installing, configuring, and managing various network devices and services.

4.74.7 out of 5 stars Scott AFB, IL 62225 $108,000 - $142,500 a year, Pulled from the full job description

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Paid holidays
• Benefits from day one, * Instant Flexible PTO: Enjoy flexible paid time off starting your very first day with us!
• Generous Holidays: Benefit from 7 paid holidays and up to 3 floating holidays annually.
• Immediate Health Coverage: Get access to comprehensive health benefits from day one.
• 401K Safe Harbor Match: Secure your future with our top-tier 401K matching program.
• Growth Opportunities: Advance your career with our training and education assistance programs.
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access complimentary support services for you and your family.