What Your Day-to-Day Looks Like (Position Responsibilities)
- Support the planning and execution of on-premises to cloud migrations, including application, data, and infrastructure components
- Design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation best practices
- Configure and manage cloud environments using Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) and Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) offerings (e.g., AWS, Azure, or equivalent government cloud platforms)
- Collaborate with DevOps and application teams to integrate cloud environments into existing CI/CD pipelines and release processes
- Maintain and manage Windows-based systems in cloud and hybrid environments
- Support hybrid architectures, ensuring interoperability between legacy on-prem systems and cloud services during phased migrations
- Implement and maintain monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to ensure system reliability and performance
- Apply updates, troubleshoot cloud-related issues, and coordinate with vendors or internal teams to resolve incidents
- Ensure cloud solutions meet federal security and compliance requirements, including secure configuration, access controls, and vulnerability remediation
- Support the migration and modernization of third-party applications (COTS/GOTS) to cloud environments
- Develop and maintain documentation for cloud architectures, configurations, migration activities, and operational procedures
- Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborate with stakeholders to gather and validate requirements
- Advise government personnel on incremental improvements to cloud architectures, tooling, and operational processes
What You Need to Succeed (Minimum Requirements)
- Active Top Secret (TS) clearance
- Bachelors Degree
- 1–6 years of experience in a Cloud Engineer or DevOps-focused role
- Hands-on experience deploying or supporting cloud infrastructure in production environments
- Experience supporting Windows-based systems
- Familiarity with automation, scripting, or Infrastructure-as-Code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, ARM)
- Experience working in Agile environments (SAFe, Scrum, or Kanban)
- Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to support mission-critical systems
Ideally, You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications)
- Experience supporting hybrid or cloud migration initiatives in federal or classified environments
- Exposure to DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines
- Experience supporting multi-system enterprise environments
- Familiarity with federal security frameworks and compliance standards
- Experience working with both structured and unstructured data sources
- Experience supporting Linux-based systems
Top Skills
What We Do
Spry is a certified Small Business headquartered in McLean, VA. Spry provides Enterprise, C4IT, Management, and Cyber Solutions to the federal government and commercial entities. Founded in 2001, Spry Methods was built on the foundation of combining industry knowledge with unmatched responsiveness to produce results for our customers. Our goal is to build a business dedicated to the maximization of value for all stakeholders starting with our employees, our customers, and our community. We recognize that talented and dedicated employees are our most valued assets and the foundation of our success. Guided by these principles, we have established an impressive track record of proven past performance serving our customers within the Commercial, Federal Civilian, DoD, and Intelligence Communities. A CMMI Level 3 certified and ISO 9001:2008 registered company, Spry is committed to quality and continuous improvement.
