Position Overview
Priority Level: HIGH - Zero candidates currently of interest
Openings: 2 positions
Program: ICECAT
Locations: Fairfax, VA or Denver, CO
Clearance Requirements
- Required: TS or higher
- SCI Eligibility: Must be obtainable before start
- Scattered Castles Status: Must read "SCI Eligibility"
Education & Experience
- Degree: Highly preferred (not strictly required)
- Level: Mid to Senior level candidates
- Experience: 3+ years for mid-level, 7+ years for senior
Core Technical Requirements
Cloud Platforms
- AWS Expertise: Building/maintaining cloud native environments
- AWS Services: Creating/building EC2, VPC, and other core services
- Cloud Architecture: Designing scalable cloud solutions
Operating Systems & Scripting
- Linux: Strong administration and troubleshooting skills
- Scripting: Proficiency in any Linux scripting languages (Python, Bash, etc.)
- Automation: Infrastructure automation and orchestration
Container Technologies
- Kubernetes: High preference and critical skill
- Docker: Container management and orchestration
- Container Security: Understanding of container security best practices
Preferred Qualifications
- Multi-Cloud Experience: AWS, Azure, GCP
- Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible
- CI/CD Integration: Jenkins, GitLab CI, AWS CodePipeline
- Monitoring: CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana
- Security: Cloud security frameworks and compliance
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement cloud-native architectures
- Automate infrastructure provisioning and management
- Optimize cloud costs and performance
- Ensure security and compliance in cloud environments
- Collaborate with development teams on cloud solutions
Compensation
- Benefits Package: 25% 401K + 25% IBA + 8 weeks PTO + 100% tuition reimbursement
Critical Notes
- High Demand: Zero current candidates - immediate sourcing priority
- Kubernetes: Non-negotiable for senior positions
- AWS Focus: Primary cloud platform, other clouds are plus
- Clearance: Must be able to obtain SCI before starting