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Responsibilities & Qualifications We are seeking a Cloud Engineer Senior to join our team supporting an ITES task order. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience * Proven experience in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical fields. * Demonstrated mid to senior-level experience as a Cloud Engineer. * Strong background in managing and delivering multiple large-scale IT or cloud infrastructure projects. * Hands-on experience migrating on-premises applications to cloud environments. * Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Azure and AWS, including computing environment configurations. * Extensive knowledge of secure transport technologies including IPSEC, VPNs, and Border Gateway Protocol (BGP). * Skilled in automating routine administrative and operational tasks using tools like Ansible, Terraform, Python, PowerShell, Bash, Puppet, and Chef. * Experience with version control and collaboration platforms such as Git. * Understanding of core IT components including networking, storage systems, server infrastructure, and application architectures. * Working knowledge of Department of Defense (DoD) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and IA Vulnerability Management (IAVM). * Familiarity with Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines and tools such as Jenkins, Travis CI, and AWS CodeDeploy. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly across diverse teams. * Demonstrated experience supporting government agencies, customers, or contracts within federal environments. This includes the Intelligence Community (IC), Department of Defense (DoD), Federal Civil agencies, and military organizations. Prior experience supporting the same or similar contract, with an in-depth understanding of the customer environment, requirements, and operational landscape, is highly desirable. Certifications * DoD 8570 IAT Level II Baseline Certification: * COMPTIA Security+ CE * Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) * COMPTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) * Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) Global Industriel Cyber Security Professional (GICSP) * Global Information Assurance Certification (GAIC) Security Essentials Certification (GSEC) * Certified Network Defender (CND) * Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) * Cloud Computing Environment Certification. Clearance * Secret - IT-II Non-Critical Sensitive Clearance or Tier 3 (T3) investigation. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience * Senior-level experience in networking or equivalent technical domain. RESPONSIBILITIES * Support the ALTESS commercial cloud services infrastructure in both public and private cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Microsoft Azure). * Implement, manage, and maintain secure cloud-based solutions for Army and DoD IT systems. * Migrate on-premises applications to cloud infrastructure while ensuring security and compliance. * Automate routine administrative tasks using modern DevOps and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools. * Develop and manage secure transport technologies, including IPSEC/VPN and Border Gateway Protocol (BGP). * Integrate and configure tools supporting CI/CD pipelines such as Jenkins, Travis CI, and AWS CodeDeploy. * Apply automation and configuration management using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, Chef, Puppet, and scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, Bash). * Monitor and enforce compliance with DoD STIGs, IA Vulnerability Management (IAVM), and cybersecurity best practices. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams on large-scale cloud projects and infrastructure improvements. * Maintain documentation, change control procedures, and version control through tools like Git. Overview WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Locations: Radford Army Ammunition Plant, Radford VA * Type of environment: Office * Noise level: Medium * Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday - Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs. * Amount of Travel: Less than 10% WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE U.S. Citizen Secret clearance WAGE INFORMATION Target salary range: $145,000 - $195,000. The salary range displayed is an estimate and will be determined on several factors regarding the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies and experience, as well as contract parameters and organizational requirements. The displayed salary is one component of the total compensation package for employees PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. OTHER INFORMATION Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice Additional Job Information TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. "Technology moving at the speed of thought" embodies these principles - the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers. Apply now to explore jobs with us at www.TekSynap.com . We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays. TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. 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