Your mission: Work with a dynamic team and key stakeholders to generate and execute challenging solutions to mission problems. 

We are seeking Cloud Engineers of all levels who are experienced with Cloud technology (AWS), Python programming skills, and have a strong Linux foundation. The position requires a self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills. The right person is a strong systems integrator with an eye for opportunity to enhance, optimize, or increase robustness of an existing code base. The candidate should have experience with infrastructure as code and be able to leverage modern tools to define, build and manage virtual infrastructure in the cloud.

You will excel in this role if you are:

• Results-oriented developer who can leverage your technical skills and techniques to successfully design, develop, and deploy analytic software solutions 
• Self-motivated with a desire to build new skills 
• Are familiar with Agile frameworks and methodologies with a desire to be a certified SCRUM Master
• Enjoy learning new technologies, are a forward thinker, and are interested in growing your career with a cutting-edge technology company

A day in the life:

• Significantly contribute to the development of custom software components and integration of open source code to address complex time series analysis problems through the use of cutting edge Big Data/Cloud technology
• Work autonomously identifying and solving problems quickly while working toward broader strategic goals set by Architects on the team
• Design and implement core architecture and capabilities for software from prototype to operational applications

What we are expecting from you:

• A current security clearance is not required on day one, but will be processed for a clearance and therefore all candidates must be a U.S. Citizen. Can hold a Secret and Top Secret level security clearance
• BA/BS Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, or similar (educational requirements may be adjusted for applicable work experience)
• Work experience may be adjusted for highly specialized knowledge or uniquely applicable experience
• 8+ years of experience in Platform Engineering or Software Development (Python or Java)
• Must have experience developing infrastructure in AWS
• Have a solid understanding of Linux systems, hosts, networks, security, applications and proficiency in shell scripting (Shell/Bash).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Nice to Have:

• Prior experience or familiarity with DISA’s Big Data Platform or other Big Data systems (e.g. Cloudera’s Distribution of Hadoop, Hortonworks Data Platform, MapR, etc..) is a plus
• Experience with Kubernetes (or vendor flavor of Kubernetes) 
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g. Gitlab-CI, Travis-CI, etc.)
• Understanding of agile software development methodologies and use of standard software development tool suites. (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, Github, Gitlab, etc.)