Cloud Architect - Aurora, CO - SCI (14860537) Information Technology

Cloud Architect needed for contract to hire role in Aurora, CO

*Must have an active TS TS/SCI with CI poly

Job Summary:

The Platform Engineering group is seeking a Principal Platform Engineer / Cloud Architect to ensure the successful delivery of a Private Cloud Infrastructure for one of our premier programs on site at Aurora Colorado.

As the Cloud Architect, you will be 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.

Additionally, in this role you will 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.

Day-to-Day:

You will leverage company and industry best practices and capabilities to assist with deployment, implementation, modernization, and support of DevOps solutions.

You will 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
  

Must Haves:

• Typically requires bachelor's degree in science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and ten (10) years of systems engineering experience.
  
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued TS/SCI clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
  
• 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.
  

Leg Up on the Competition:

• 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
  

Employment Pre-requisites

The following requirements must be met to be eligible for this position: successful completion of a background investigation, and drug urinalysis.

SOC, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability.

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Estimated Min Rate: $65.45

Estimated Max Rate: $93.50