Job Description
This role supports the U.S. Air Force Cloud One Architecture and Common Shared Services contract and currently has an opening for a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer. SES is seeking a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer supporting AWS, Azure, GCP, and Oracle Clouds. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience to modernize a leading, global-scale multi-cloud environment in support of a critical mission, supporting USAF system resiliency, security, and cost effectiveness.
Location: This position will be hybrid remote, candidates will be required to work onsite as needed. Candidates need to be able to travel to Tewksbury, MA or to a location in Huntsville, AL as needed.
- Assist with the designing and implementing scalable, resilient, and secure cloud architectures in AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, and/or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.
- Conduct technical trade studies and evaluate alternatives considering cost, risk, performance, security, and lifecycle supportability.
- Lead the development and maintenance of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation frameworks using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
- Architect, deploy, and integrate cloud-native applications and supporting services.
- Design and support containerized platforms and orchestration solutions using Kubernetes, Docker, and related technologies.
- Optimize system availability, performance, scalability, and reliability across distributed cloud environments.
- Implement and oversee security best practices, including identity and access management, logging, monitoring, vulnerability management, and compliance controls.
- Support system integration, verification, validation, testing, and quality assurance activities across multiple technical domains.
- Support cloud modernization initiatives, including migration of legacy systems and adoption of cloud-native architectures.
- Troubleshoot complex system issues, perform root cause analysis, and drive resolution across teams.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, architecture artifacts, and operational procedures.
- Collaborate with internal engineering teams, program leadership, customers, and external partners or vendors to deliver integrated solutions.
- Provide technical leadership, coaching, and design review support to junior and mid-level engineers.
- Influence engineering standards, DevOps/DevSecOps practices, and technical processes.
Required Skills:
Active Secret Clearance.
Bachelors and 8+ years of prior relevant experience. In lieu of degree, 12+ years experience
US citizenship required
Interim Secret clearance required to start; ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
CompTIA Security+ or equivalent certification (IAT Level II).
Hands-on experience supporting cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP, or OCI).
Experience with Infrastructure as Code, automation, or DevOps/DevSecOps tools.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native development practices.
Working knowledge of Linux/Unix systems, networking fundamentals, and version control tools (Git).
Proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language (e.g., Python, Bash).
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting DoD or USAF cloud environments (e.g., Cloud One, Platform One).
- Experience designing and implementing Zero Trust cloud architectures.
- Experience with monitoring and logging platforms such as Elastic, Splunk, Prometheus, or Grafana.
- Strong understanding of identity and access management solutions (Active Directory, Azure AD, IAM).
- Experience with container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes and OpenShift.
- Cloud certifications in AWS, Azure, Google, or Oracle.
- Experience collaborating with vendors and external partners on cloud solutions.
SES provides a competitive salary and the following benefits:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- AD&D
- STD
- LTD
- Company paid Life Insurance
- 401k with employer contribution
- Paid Time Off
- Pet Insurance
