Senior Cloud Platform Engineer

Shield Consulting Solutions
Columbia, MD, United States
2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
4 years minimum
Compensation
$220,000.0 - $230,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Testing (Software) Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Amazon Web Services Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud CompTIA Security+ DevOps Performance Tuning Ansible VMware VSphere Cloud Platform System Kubernetes Data Management
+2 more
Terraform Golang

Job description

  • Design, code, and modify software to add features, implement high-performance algorithms, and integrate applications into diverse operating environments.
  • Design and implement complex data interfaces and execute queries for existing or proposed repositories to ensure data accessibility and system functionality.
  • Analyze work processes and system performance to develop technical solutions and provide recommendations for improving development standards.
  • Write and review technical documentation while assisting in the development and execution of comprehensive software test procedures.

Requirements

  • At least one of the following certifications: CompTIA Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CND, or SSCP
  • 20 years of experience as a software engineer
  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline
  • 4 additional years of experience as a software engineer may be substituted for a degree, * Understanding of VMware vSphere vCenter, vSphere API and related services
  • Understanding of Amazon AWS EC2, EC2 API and related services
  • Understanding of advanced Kubernetes performance tuning and troubleshooting for services
  • DevOps skills in Go, Ansible and Terraform (IaC)
  • Hands-on experience with Sidero Labs Talos-based Kubernetes platform

Benefits & conditions

Salary: $220,000 - $230,000 annually

Excellent benefits package including 25 days PTO, 11 paid holidays, 100% employer-paid healthcare for employees and dependents - available day 1, 8% 401(k) employer match - immediate vesting.

Disclaimer: The salary range provided is an estimate based on current market conditions and may be adjusted based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications. The final salary offer will be determined after a thorough review of the candidate’s background and alignment with the role. Please note that this range is subject to change and should be considered as a guideline rather than a definitive figure.

Shield Consulting Solutions is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. This is a full time position

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