*We are open to supporting 100% remote work anywhere within the US*
We are seeking a highly skilled Cloud Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in DevOps practices and a proven track record of successful deployments using Kubernetes and AWS. A deep understanding of Linux and Java, coupled with a keen focus on security, is essential. The ideal candidate will engage in multiple phases of the delivery lifecycle and actively promote DevSecOps, Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD), and infrastructure-as-code principles. This role will leverage established cloud-native platform stacks and modern open-source tools to address evolving customer goals and objectives.
Responsibilities:
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Infrastructure Management: Design, implement, and maintain scalable and reliable infrastructure on AWS.
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Kubernetes Deployment: Deploy, manage, and optimize Kubernetes clusters to support microservices architecture.
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CI/CD Pipeline: Build and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar.
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Automation: Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and deployment processes using tools like Ansible, Terraform, or Puppet.
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Security: Implement and enforce security best practices throughout the development and deployment lifecycle.
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Monitoring and Troubleshooting: Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and troubleshoot issues promptly.
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Collaboration: Work closely with development teams to understand their requirements and provide technical guidance.
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Actively participate in all Agile ceremonies.
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Ensure compliance with customer policies & procedures, safety, state, and federal laws, regulations, and standards.
Basic Qualifications:
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Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
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3+ years of experience in DevOps roles. AWS Cloud infrastructure-as-code work experience is required using tools such as Git, Jenkins, CloudFormation, CDK, Terraform, Ansible, Chef or similar, to automate VPC configuration, DNS, EIPs, ALBs/ELBs, security groups, auto-scaling, KMS, secrets management, S3, DynamoDB, Aurora/RDS.
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3+ years of experience with Kubernetes and AWS.
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3+ years of experience with containerization and orchestration using Docker, Kubernetes, or Fargate/EKS/ECS.
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3+ years of scripting in multiple language such as Bash, Powershell, Python, Ruby, JSON, or YAML.
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3+ years of experience automating configuration and deployment of COTS products, e.g. UiPath to AWS.
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3+ year of experience integrating security tools into the CI/CD pipeline such as Tenable Nessus, StackRox, Twistlock, HP Fortify, WebInspect, and/or open source static analysis tools.
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AWS certification required (at least Associate level).
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3+ years of experience with Linux operating systems.
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2+ years of experience with Java development and build tools.
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2+ years of experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).
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Green Card Holder or US Citizenship required due to federal contract requirements
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Must be able to obtain Public Trust clearance
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MUST RESIDE IN THE United States (U.S.) and the work MUST BE PERFORMED in the United States (U.S.), as this work is for a federal contract and laws do apply
Preferred Qualifications:
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Experience with container orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
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Knowledge of cloud-native technologies (e.g., Istio, Knative).
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Certifications in AWS, Kubernetes, or DevOps.
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Contributions to open-source projects.
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Understanding of security principles and practices.
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Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Working at ICF
ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.
We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to hiring regardless of any protected characteristic, such as race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status, or military/veteran status. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO & AA policy.
Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please email [email protected] and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. Read more here: Requesting an Accommodation for the ICF interview process.
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Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.
The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:
$84,533.00 - $143,706.00
Nationwide Remote Office (US99)
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