Red Arch Solutions

Cloud Systems Engineer

Cloud Engineering - Reston, VA - Full Time

RAS is creating an enterprise Common Analytic Environment (CAE) solution for data scientists and analysts to perform data analytics.  Once launched RAS will be responsible for maintaining and to improving this environment by leveraging the latest cloud technologies. 
 
The Common Analytic Environment (CAE) is a data science environment to support aligned efforts throughout the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA).  This will provide users with a modern self-service environment to perform data science tasks.  CAE will use containerized open source, Government Off the Shelf, and Commercial Off the Shelf tools.  The end state is an enhanced data-driven decisions and insights for next-level improvements, to enable execution of swift and appropriate action.

The ideal candidate possesses knowledge and experience beyond standard cloud-level technology awareness and implementation, seeking a candidate proficient in the end-to-end interplay of container services, OS, storage, enterprise integration, networks, and security to ensure maximum value and capability delivery to the end-user. 
 
 Basic Job Duties: 

  • Architects, designs and documents a best-fit cloud environment for data science and analytics.
  • Performs cloud virtualization system setup & engineering aligned with DIA cloud service offerings
  • Architects, configures and manages interfaces to other enterprise services, including coordinating with other groups to define interface parameters and requirements
  • Manages the system views. 
  • Establishes and maintains a CI/CD deployment pipeline
  • Supports security assessments and remediations in support of ATO activities
  • Solves cloud issues.
  • Supports Scrum Master task planning and estimation.

Qualifications: 
Required:
  • 20 years of experience or master’s degree +14 years, bachelor’s degree +16 years of experience with enterprise implementations, both cloud and on-prem
  • Experience analyzing end-to-end cloud requirements (including security), concept of operations documents, and high-level system architectures to develop cloud system specifications.
  • Experience developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
  • Proficient in:
    • Linux operating systems
    • Git
    • Containers and container management
    • Systems security and lockdowns (OS, cloud, network)
  • Experience with systems supporting data operations, especially considerations of data movement, data at rest, data tagging, processing, and associated costing for each
  • Experience providing expert guidance and direction to senior level cloud engineers and administrators.
  • Excellent communication skills, particularly in written form
  • Detail-oriented, thorough approach to problems
  • Security+ certification required 
Desired:
  • Experience with IC, especially DIA, cloud implementations
  • A working understanding of NGA Safehouse is a plus
  • AWS SageMaker/MLSpace desired
  • MarkLogic expertise desired

**TS/SCI with CI Poly is required for this position**

Salary range for this position: $180,000-230,000 #CJ
 

The Red Arch Solutions pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several factors including, but not limited to, level of position, job responsibilities, geographic location, scope of relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, alignment with local internal equity as well as alignment with market data.

Red Arch Solutions Benefits Snapshot:

  • 100% paid employee healthcare premiums. CareFirst Advantage Best in Class Benefits.
  • HaloScripts Concierge prescription medication service
  • Generous PTO.
  • 10 % 401K 6% match vested day one and up to 4% profit sharing contribution.
  • Annualized bonus compensation.
  • Spot bonuses for hard work.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • 529 College Saving Plan.
  • College Loan Pay Back Program.
  • 11 Paid Federal Holidays
  • Generous Referral Bonuses.

Red Arch Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Have more questions about Red Arch? Email us at Careers@RedArchSolutions.com

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