Cloud Administrator (Top-Secret clearance)

Ashburn, VA
Full Time
Civilian
Mid Level
Tetrad Digital Integrity (TDI) is a leading-edge cybersecurity firm with a mission to safeguard and protect our customers from increasing threats and vulnerabilities in this digital age.

We are looking for a Cloud Administrator to join our team in Ashburn, VA to support a large, Federal agency in protection of our various borders. A top-secret clearance with SCI eligibility will be required for this role.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Managing, maintaining, optimizing and deploying the organization’s cloud infrastructure working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the efficient and secure operation of our cloud-based services, with a focus on performance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
  • Manage cloud resources, troubleshoot issues, and ensure best practices are followed to maintain a high level of availability and reliability.
  • Design, develop, deploy, and manage the organizations cloud infrastructure, services, and security applications to ensure that the environment is scalable, reliable, secure, and cost-effective.
  • Work with various cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud and others, and will focus on day-to-day operations of the environment, handling tasks such as provisioning, monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimizing cloud resources and systems.
  • Deep understanding and knowledge of various cloud technologies, systems, and platforms (e.g. AWS, Microsoft Azure, GCP, etc.). Additionally, the Cloud Engineer/Administrator should have understanding of cloud infrastructure management technologies (e.g. CloudFormation, Ansible, Puppet, Terraform, etc.)
  • Have the ability to script in one more of the following computer languages Python, Bash, Visual Basic or PowerShell.

QUALIFICATIONS: 
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Software Development, Information Technology, Cyber Security, or related field and 6 years of related experience.  Additional years of experience and cyber certifications may be considered in lieu of degree.
  • Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
  • 5-7 years’ experience in a Cloud Engineering/Admin role or an equivalent of
  • Hands on experience with AWS, Microsoft Azure, GCP or other Cloud platforms.  These may include EC2, Storage, Lambda, S3, VPC, Storage Gateways
  • Experience with and knowledge of implementing Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or Azure Resource Manager (ARM).
  • Ability to use scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python) and cloud automation tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible) to streamline provisioning, scaling, and maintenance tasks.
  • Experience with and ability to implement cloud security best practices, including identity and access management, data encryption, firewalls, and network security. Ability to ensure compliance with industry standards and internal policies.
  • Hands on experience with and knowledge of networking concepts (DNS, VPNs, load balancers, etc.) and cloud-based networking configurations.
  • Experience with orchestration tools like Ansible, Chef, or Puppet for configuration management and ability to implement Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for cloud infrastructure provisioning and deployment automation.
  • Excellent troubleshooting skills with the ability to resolve complex technical issues in a timely manner.
  • Understanding of SOPs, Playbooks, and experience in creating documentation.
  • Familiar with the management, operational, and technical aspects of IT Security in a complex enterprise environment.
  • Deep working knowledge of public cloud providers (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud) and services (compute, networking, storage, databases).
  • Strong written and oral communication with the ability to communicate with team members, management and customer.
  • Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration within a cloud environment.
  • Proficient in using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates.
  • Solid understanding of cloud security practices, IAM, encryption, VPNs, firewalls, and security tools.
  • Proficiency in networking concepts and configurations, such as VPCs, subnets, VPNs, DNS, load balancers, and security groups.
PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate/Professional, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, Google Professional Cloud Architect, or equivalent certifications.
  • Ability to script in one more of the following computer languages Python, Bash, Visual Basic or PowerShell.
  • Experience with cloud monitoring tools (e.g., AWS CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, Datadog) and cost optimization strategies.
  • Expert experience and ability to immediately contribute to Automation Tasks and Infrastructure-as-Code tools and templates.

TDI does business with the federal government, which restricts employment to individuals who are either US citizens or lawful permanent residents of the United States.

“TDI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made based on individual qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, in accordance with applicable federal laws.”

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