Infrastructure Engineer
Onsite Location: Aurora, CO
Required: TS/SCI
No 1099, No third parties, no C2C, No Visas or Green Cards No exceptions (Sorry)
W2 Hourly long term Contract to Hire Only
$70 - $99.50 per hour based on experience and benefits package
***No C2C, we can NOT work with outside agencies/vendors, and we can NOT do 1099-US
TS/SCI CLEARANCE IS REQUIRED***
GeoLogics is seeking highly qualified, motivated, and technically talented Principal Platform Engineer / Cloud Architect to ensure the successful delivery of a Private Cloud Infrastructure for one of our premier programs on site at our Aurora Colorado Campus Location.
Qualifications Required
- Typically requires a BA/BS degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) with emphasis in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Technology and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience
- An active and transferable TS/SCI U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.
- Deep understanding of cloud technologies and services: Familiarity AWS
- Cloud Architecture and Design: Experience in designing and implementing cloud solutions, including network architecture, security, and high availability.
- Cloud Management and Monitoring: Experience in managing and monitoring cloud environments, including resource utilization, performance, and security.
- Cloud Security and Compliance: Knowledge of security best practices and compliance regulations.
- Experience with DevOps practices: Understanding of automation, infrastructure as code, and other DevOps principles.
- Problem-solving and analytical skills: Ability to troubleshoot issues and optimize cloud solutions.
- Communication and collaboration skills: Ability to work effectively with stakeholders and explain complex technical concepts.
- Requires current CompTIA Sec+ (or equivalent) Certification.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with cloud migration: Knowledge of migrating applications and data to the cloud.
- Experience with containerization and orchestration: Familiarity with technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
- Experience with database administration: Knowledge of database systems and their deployment in the cloud.
- Programming and Scripting: Proficiency in languages like Python, Java, or other scripting languages.
- MBSE Experience
Responsibilities:
- Supporting the program as a Sr. technical contributor within a multi-disciplined team through our system modernization efforts to address cloud resource optimization, focusing on the program's cost model savings initiative.
- Serve as a member of the Architecture team working closely with Program and Customer Management teams to streamline schedules, Monitor ICITE efficiencies, create and review related design documentation for the program.
- Leverage company and industry best practices and capabilities to assist with deployment, implementation, modernization, and support of DevOps solutions
Support Financial Management & Analysis of the system through:
- Monitoring and analyzing AWS cloud spending across accounts and services
- Implementing and maintaining cloud cost management tools and dashboard / alarms
- Maintaining the cloud cost forecast for the fiscal year and support forecasting future cloud expenses
- Monitoring ICITE Efficiency Metrics. Manage annual exception requests.
You will provide Technical Optimization of the system through:
- Identifying and facilitating execution of cost-savings opportunities through resource optimization
- Optimizing instance sizing, Reserved Instance purchases, and compute savings plans
- Establishing and documenting cost optimization / best practices
- Identifying and eliminating unused or underutilized resources
You will Provide Stakeholder Management by:
- Collaboration with component architects and chief architects to design cost-efficient solutions
- Interfacing with program leadership on cost optimization strategies and reporting
- Act as a Liaison to AWS TAMs to facilitate AWS support to program cost optimization efforts
- Coordination with SETAs relative to cloud cost and ICITE related activities, including quarterly RI purchase recommendations
Please respond to Meredith Baldwin with your interest level, recent copy of your resume and your availability for a call to Mbaldwin@geologics.com
GeoLogics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran