The ideal candidate is an expert in DevSecOps, cloud-native development, and enterprise migration strategies, with a strong understanding of secure, resilient, and cost-effective cloud environments. They will lead the design, development, deployment, and optimization of secure, scalable cloud solutions across the enterprise. This role shapes cloud architecture, automates cloud resource management, and enables delivery models such as Platform as a Service (PaaS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Software as a Service (SaaS), and Data as a Service (DaaS).
This role requires the ability to work on site in Huntsville, AL and the ability to maintain an Active Top Secret Clearance.
Responsibilities
- Researches, architects, develops, and/or modifies enterprise-wide systems and/or applications software including DevOps, security, and data analytic solutions.
- Drives, collaborates, and supports the planning of system and development deployment as well as meeting software compliance standards with a particular focus involving integrations and data analytic solutions.
- Implements prototypes using new technologies and innovative techniques.
- Performs ongoing maintenance and review of application systems and programs, identifies problems, and develops appropriate solutions
- Designs and implement cloud service delivery models (PaaS, IaaS, SaaS, DaaS) that meet business, security, and compliance requirements.
- Leads the design of reusable, scalable, and secure multi-cloud architectures.
- Implements Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines, and automated configuration management using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, and GitLab.
- Enforces DevSecOps best practices to ensure security and compliance are integrated into the entire cloud development lifecycle.
- Analyzes existing applications to determine cloud readiness and develop tailored migration strategies.
- Leads cloud migration initiatives, ensuring minimal disruption and maximal performance gain.
- Develops strategies for cloud failure recovery, high availability (HA), disaster recovery (DR), and cost optimization.
- Recommends improvements to application performance cloud spend, and scalability.
- Collaborates with cybersecurity and compliance teams to ensure cloud deployments meet internal and regulatory standards.
- Implements cloud-native security services and monitor for vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and threats.
- Mentors’ junior and mid-level developers on cloud technologies, best practices, and solution delivery and serves as a technical advisor across cross-functional teams, participating in enterprise-level cloud governance.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of software or cloud development experience, with at least 3 years in a senior or lead cloud role and a bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field; or equivalent work experience.
- Deep hands-on experience with major cloud providers and hybrid/multi-cloud environments.
- Advanced skills in Python, Java, or similar programming languages for cloud-native development.
- Expert in automation tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible) and containerization platforms (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Strong understanding of DevSecOps principles and secure software development.
- Proven experience building, deploying, and supporting mission-critical cloud applications.
- Ability to work on site 5 days a week and hold and maintain an active TS clearance
- IAM/IAT Level 3 Cert (CISM, CCSP, CASP, CISSP).
- Professional certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect).
- Experience with Zero Trust Architecture, serverless technologies, and event-driven design patterns.
- Familiarity with enterprise security frameworks and compliance (FedRAMP, NIST 800- 53, ISO 27001).
Skills Required
- 5+ years of software or cloud development experience
- 3 years in a senior or lead cloud role
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field or equivalent experience
- Deep hands-on experience with major cloud providers and hybrid/multi-cloud environments
- Advanced skills in Python, Java, or similar programming languages
- Expert in automation tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible)
- Strong understanding of DevSecOps principles
- Proven experience building, deploying, and supporting mission-critical cloud applications
- Ability to work on site 5 days a week and maintain an active TS clearance
What We Do
Planet Technologies was built around investing in and developing long term relationships with our customers and corporate partners. We work hard to keep our staff trained on the latest technologies, policy and operational issues impacting today’s federal and corporate environments. Being an expert on the technology we support is the first step, more importantly is understanding your business mission and integrating technology into a long term strategic plan. Planet Technologies is the leading provider of Microsoft consulting services to public sector and commercial organizations. Our team of Microsoft experts provides support for Office 365, CRM, SharePoint, System Center, SQL, and Windows 7-10. Planet has significant experience in deploying business intelligence, cloud services, unified communications, records management, workflow automation, collaboration, systems management, virtualization and more. A Global Leader in Microsoft Technologies: Few companies can compare to Planet Technologies when it comes to an established relationship with Microsoft. As a company with a 100% focus on the Microsoft platform, we know Microsoft technologies and we are a trusted partner. As a team of experienced and certified Microsoft consultants and Microsoft trainers, we are the best partner to help your staff get up to speed quickly and cost effectively in order to make your business more productive with your Enterprise Agreement investment. Advanced certifications • Microsoft Partner with five gold and ten silver competencies • CPLS Microsoft certified training Highly skilled staff • Microsoft Certified Solutions Masters (MCSM) • Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals (MVP) • Microsoft Certified Trainers (MCT) • Microsoft CRM Rangers • 150+ Microsoft Consultants We are a full-service, independent training company providing a range of IT and developer training services based on Microsoft technologies to individuals and organizations.
