GridironIT is seeking a Senior Cloud Automation SME local to the Arlington, VA area. 100% onsite. TS/SCI clearance is required. The Challenge: Everyone is trying to “harness the power of the cloud,” but not everyone knows how. As an experienced automation subject matter expert, you know how to take advantage of cloud capabilities. Here, you’ll oversee our team of experts and use cutting-edge enterprise cloud platforms to guide your clients as they modernize their IT infrastructure and meet their most challenging missions. We’re looking for someone like you to help support national security. You’ll collaborate closely with fellow cloud architects and engineers specializing in AWS and Azure to design, define, develop, test, and debug cloud solution components. You’ll have the chance to broaden your experience within a DevOps framework to build and manage container apps and use products like Kubernetes to further the mission. With access to our internal Azure, AWS, and GCP labs, you’ll have the space and time to explore different ways of solving our clients’ challenges, and you’ll partner with stakeholders and lead your team to deliver the right technical solutions. Whether modernizing legacy computing platforms and applications or building new ones from scratch, you’ll have the latest tech and brightest teammates at your fingertips. Are you ready to grow your skills at the leading edge of innovation? You Have:? 12 years of experience with on premise and cloud systems administration, automation, orchestration, and monitoring
5 years of experience with complex automation using an open-source tool
3 years of experience with the DoD or IC
Knowledge of multiple cloud automation and orchestration technologies
Ability to apply automation and orchestration to solve complex workload problems with minimal guidance
TS/SCI clearance
HS diploma or GED
Ability to obtain IAT II Certification within 90 days of hire Nice If You Have:? 3 years of experience as a automation or orchestration architect for complex systems
Experience with Ansible and Terraform
Knowledge of DoD and IC systems requirements and guidance for planning, design, development, deployment, authorization, accreditation, sustainment, and operations
Ability to serve as a team lead and mentor junior staff
Possession of excellent written and verbal communication skills
Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) field
?Clearance:? Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required. Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) company specializing in IT Infrastructure, Cyber & Cloud Security, Software Development, and Enterprise Support. Gridiron is an Inc. 5000 2022 recipient and Washington Business Journal Fastest Growing Companies in the Greater Washington Area for 2022. Gridiron offers a competitive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, disability insurance, and pet insurance.