SR Cloud Engineer

Job Description

GDIT is looking for an Enterprise Cloud Engineer to join our large IT infrastructure program in support of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) based in Research Triangle Park, NC. As the cloud engineer, you will work with a team of engineers and non-technical customers to implement secure and operational compliant Cloud solutions (Azure / AWS). This role will operate and maintain Cloud Infrastructure and provide input into operational activities based on best practices and tailored to the clients’ infrastructure needs. In this role, the candidate should have a strong understanding of application, server, network security, and government requirements such as FISMA, FedRAMP, and ATO process. The role will also provide the business level input necessary for the customer to maximize the benefit of the cloud environment.

All in all, you should bring a solid operational background with experience conceptualizing and implementing Cloud solutions.

Position is for full time employment and will be based at GDIT’s office in Research Triangle Park, NC. Remote / Telework will be considered.

Responsibilities :

• Deploy and manage cloud infrastructure on AWS and Azure platforms using Terraform IaC (Infrastructure As Code)
• Implement best practices for cloud architecture, security, and compliance.
• Collaborate with application development and security teams to ensure seamless integration of cloud solutions.
• Automate infrastructure deployment and management processes to enhance efficiency and reliability.
• Monitor and optimize cloud resources for performance, cost, and scalability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve cloud infrastructure and services issues.
• Stay updated with the latest cloud technologies and industry trends to drive continuous improvement.
• Provide operational expertise to the program team and government staff, and assist in deployment and improvement of products and deliverables to further support of a large government organization that is in transition to a Cloud hosting model
• Participate in the cloud services functional and security evaluation and selection process
• Manage research and evaluation of current market trends, best practices and preferred operational approach to ensure the solution matches services / agency needs
• Assists and supports client activities to eliminate gaps or inconsistencies in the operational delivery, articulating cloud benefits and messaging
• Assist existing support staff during the rollout, transition, & operational phases

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