Cloud/ DevOps Engineer
Job Description
If you are passionate about technology, have an active TS/SCI clearance, and want to build a successful career in cloud, cyber, and machine learning Ampsight is interested in you.We are looking for a Cloud DevOps Engineer with an active TS/SCI clearance based in the Washington DC, metro area. In this role you will work on a high-performance agile team with other talented engineers, architects and data scientists. To be successful in this role you will be expected to design/ integrate systems, create cutting-edge solutions optimized for Amazon Web Services (AWS), provide hands-on cloud, analytics and machine learning consulting services to defense and intelligence customers in the federal government.
Candidates that possess a solid understanding of AWS services and solutions who have years of hands-on experience creating secure, resilient, and elastic systems for AWS and C2S are preferred. However, we are looking for top technical talent: real-world cloud experience is not required, and on-the-job training and AWS certification will be provided.
Responsibilities
·Develop mastery of Amazon's Well-Architected framework
·Migrate applications to AWS using cloud design patterns and best practices
·Design and create open source tools and applications
·Create and review specifications and architectural diagrams to determine operational feasibility
·Write well designed, testable, and efficient code and scripts
·Integrate COTS and custom software components into a fully functional system
·Evaluate and deploy software tools, processes and metrics
·Provide hands-on support and customer-facing consulting on cloud, analytics and machine learning systems
·Ensure compliance with program guidelines and government standards
Preferred Qualifications
·5 – 15 years' experience working as a Software Engineer or DevOps Engineer
·Hands-on experience with Linux and Windows
·Professional experience writing production-quality code using two of the following programming languages: Python, Node.js, Java, Scala, Golang, C++, C
·Experience with Continuous Build and Delivery Systems
·Knowledge of relational databases and non-relational/NoSQL databases
·Mastery of linux and shell scripting fundamentals
·Excellent understanding of typical multi-tier architectures: web servers (Apache, nginx, IIS), caching, application servers, & load balancers /application delivery Controllers
·Knowledge of Containers (Docker) and Container Orchestration Systems (ECS, Kubernetes, and Docker Swarm/Data Center)
·Exposure to Big Data Infrastructure such as Spark, Storm, and Hadoop
·Professional experience creating customer-facing documentation
·Familiarity with software engineering tools, software development methodology and release processes
·BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Math preferred
Requirements
·US citizenship required
· Bachelor’s degree in a Computer Science, Math, Engineering or a related field or an
equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or certification
·TS/SCI Security Clearance
·Willing to go onsite as needed
Benefits
·Stock options, our success is your success
·Discretionary performance-based bonus(es)
·10 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per year
·20 days PTO per year
·401K plan with 4% match (assuming 5% employee contribution)
·Health care, dental, and visions with company contribution
·Short and long-term disability
·Life insurance
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
