**Job Description:**
Senior Engineer - Cyber/Cloud Solutions (Task 6) (USG)
ManTech is looking for a self-motivated innovative cloud solutions architect/engineer that can take customer requirements and design a cloud-based infrastructure that will satisfy their operational mission needs. Provide Kubernetes expertise **(Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) required)** to plan for and migrate legacy environments, as well as have the opportunity to design, implement, and manage CI/CD (continuous integration and continuous development) pipelines to automate the build, test, and deployment processes. The incumbent will have access to a team of experts that have intimate experience with the core **accounting and budgeting** application, Momentum Financials, as well as access to teammates who exercise the business processes daily. **Candidate will be the key liaison coordinating cyber/cloud solutions engaging both the hosting group and the system administrators.**
**Responsibilities included, but not limited to:**
+ Support Successful migration of SAFES Enclave to the DoD defined Cloud Domain, ensuring alignment with architectural standards and best practices
+ Architect and deploy cloud infrastructure, including migration to a new cloud that supports Linux
+ Monitor and minimize costs of any commercial cloud utilized while maintaining an appropriate level of end user capabilities and access using tools native to commercial cloud providers
+ Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and patch virtual switches, etc. in the cloud layer. Provide Kubernetes expertise as we migrate to Linux based Momentum/FEX environment
+ Develop and maintain automation scripts and tools using Python, PowerShell, or similar to support end users and developers to the system
+ Design, implement, and manage CI/CD (continuous integration and continuous development) pipelines to automate the build, test, and deployment processes using tools like Jenkins or similar
+ Utilize cloud platform expertise for infrastructure as code (IaC)m security protocols, and scalability for cloud migration and cloud operations
+ Designing, developing, and managing the underlying cloud infrastructure, such as virtual machines, storage, and networking components
+ Develops and deploys cloud-native applications, ensuring optimal performance, scalability and security
+ Implementing security measures and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations in the cloud environment
**Minimum Qualifications:**
+ Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or related field
+ 8 + years of proven experience as a Cyber/Cloud Architect or Engineer
+ Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) required to obtain with 6 months of hire
+ 2 + years of experience working in SAP and/or SCI environments
+ Proven experience as a Cyber/Cloud Engineer or Administrator, specifically with Kubernetes in a production environment. Ideally, there would be additional experience with vSphere for the next iteration of the cloud migration
+ Strong proficiency in scripting and automation tools (e.g. PowerShell, Python)
+ Experience in designing, developing and managing cloud-based infrastructure and applications
+ Knowledge of cloud security best practices and compliance requirements with a minimum of two (2) examples of practical application
+ Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools, such as continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD)
+ Knowledge of DoD security Cloud requirements
+ Experience in designing and implementing security measures for cloud environments
+ Familiarity with back up and disaster recovery strategies in virtualized environments
**Clearance Requirements:**
+ Top Secret Clearance, with SCI eligibility within scope (at time of hire)
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA) certification desired.
+ Experience with vSphere for the next integration of the cloud migration.
+ Experience with VMware and SQL
+ PowerShell and Python experience
+ Hyper-V or VM Certified Professional are a plus
+ Experience in troubleshooting Cloud and application incidents, identifying root causes, define and resolve issues, and implementing preventive measures
**Physical Requirements:**
+ The person in this position frequently communicates with co-workers, management and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
+ The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office.
+ The person in this position will need to be able to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer.
+ Willingness to travel within the NCR (National Capital Region