Senior Cloud Engineer

Senior Cloud Computing Specialist

This position requires an active Public Trust clearance or the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance to be considered.

Provide robust and scalable technology solutions to enable our customer to scale their operations into the Cloud with a focus on AWS.

Compensation & Benefits:

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Senior Cloud Computing Specialist: $155,000-$165,000

Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Cloud Computing Specialist- Sr Responsibilities Include:

• Implements and supports designed solutions in Amazon Web Services.
• Builds, tests, deploys, and supports IT infrastructure in Amazon Web Services.
• Develops solutions using Infrastructure as Code methodology (AWS Cloud Formation Templates) to meet system requirements.
• Updates and manages the source code using NOAA approved source control tools (GitHub).
• Ensures documentations completes the; Change Control process and any feedback provided by the IT Security Officer, System Owner or Enterprise Architect is addressed prior to moving solutions into production.
• Performs analysis and consulting services.
• Configures OAR's AWS Transit Gateway (TGW) to provide basic connectivity, firewall and share NOAA issued IP addressing to OAR AWS accounts.
• Supports the TGW with onboarding, scaling, and supporting the virtual networking infrastructure.
• Provides System Integration and Networking Engineering.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Cloud Computing Specialist- Sr Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:

• Bachelor's (BS) Degree in Computer Science or related to Engineering/Research field
• 10 years' experience with networking solution (routers, firewalls, load-balancer, gateways) and protocols (IPsec, routing).
• Five years' experience with AWS cloud networking solutions to include but not limited to; VPC, Direct Connect, Transit Gateways, subnets.
• Eight years' experience with NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) and applying security best practices (zero-trust model, defense-in-depth, cloud shared security model).
• Five years' experience with AWS cloud security experience (Identity Management, Federation, ACLs). AWS Advanced Networking - Specialty, or CCNP-level (Preferred). AWS Security - Specialty, or CISSP (CIRT-006) (Preferred).
• Only US Citizens may apply.
• Ability to obtain Public Trust Clearance.
• Knowledge in Cloud based design, definition and development custom modules, features, and package integration from proposal to product.
• Ability to document features, modules, requirements, and the risks of each Cloud based initiative.
• Ability to design system architecture and interface control using requirements.
• Ability to understand CSP FedRamp service offerings to enhance the security functioning within the CSP.
• Experience with identifying and managing mitigations within the Cloud environment for National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 800-53 required Security Controls.
• Ability to understand Third Party Tools available in CSP(s) to contribute to the security compliance and management.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Company Information:

Cherokee United Services (CUS) is a part of Cherokee Federal - the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government's mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CUS, visit cherokee-federal.com.

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Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

Keywords:

• AWS
• Networking
• Security
• Cloud Formation
• NIST RMF

Similar Job Titles:

• Senior Cloud Engineer
• Cloud Architect
• AWS Cloud Security Engineer
• Network Cloud Engineer
• Cloud Infrastructure Specialist

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Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.