Zachary Piper Solutions is on the lookout for a talented Cloud Engineer SME to enhance our dynamic team in Reston, VA. In this role, you’ll engage with both government and industry clients to craft innovative multi-cloud solutions. Your expertise will be pivotal as you take on a technical leadership position within an agile development team, collaborating closely with software engineers, cloud architects, and cybersecurity experts to design and implement secure cloud ecosystems. If you thrive in a multi-disciplinary engineering setting and are eager to tackle distinctive challenges in a secured cloud environment, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement server, network, and software configurations to create a robust cloud computing framework and applications, emphasizing DevOps methodologies.
• Apply knowledge of cloud technology frameworks, including Software as a Service (SaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS).
• Primarily work remotely (75%) while being available for specific onsite tasks in secure settings (25%) as required.

Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI with Fullscope Polygraph clearance.
• Over 12 years of technology experience alongside a Bachelor’s degree.
• Proficient in Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud Platform.
• More than 5 years of experience in supporting Cloud environments, focusing on the delivery, security, and management of containerized applications.
• Over a decade of software development experience, particularly with Python, commercial or on-premise cloud environments, and Git.
• At least 5 years of systems administration and automation experience with Windows and Linux systems, including skills in PowerShell and/or Bash scripting.
• A minimum of 2 years in leading software engineering projects, encompassing mentorship, development, and team management.
• Proven experience in building, maintaining, and troubleshooting infrastructure as code utilizing tools such as CloudFormation, Terraform, and Ansible.
• Skilled in establishing, maintaining, and troubleshooting CI/CD pipelines via Jenkins.
• Familiarity with container technologies (Docker/Podman) and orchestration platforms (Docker Compose/Swarm/Kubernetes).

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive salary ranging from $200,000 to $250,000 based on experience and qualifications.
• A comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and a 401k plan.
• Generous paid time off and holiday allowances.

Join us at Zachary Piper Solutions and shape the future of cloud engineering while enjoying a supportive, innovative work environment!