Job Title:
Sr Cloud Engineer
Company:
Quotient
Location: Ft. Meade (Hybrid 3 days on site)
Reports To:
Project Manager
Travel:
Less than 10%
Position Type:
Full-Time
Employee Type:
FTE
Compensation Range: 130k-185K
Company Overview
We are a leading provider of customized information technology solutions, specializing in systems integration, full-stack software development, cybersecurity, project management, and operational support. We serve a diverse range of clients, including federal agencies, defense, civilian communities, and commercial customers across the United States. We uphold our reputation as one of the most innovative, respected, and ethical providers of technology solutions. We are dedicated to providing growth and opportunity for our team while delivering exceptional value to our clients.
Position Overview
We are looking for a highly motivated AWS Network Engineer with experience deploying secure environments in AWS. This position augments an existing team of security engineers working on enterprise level solutions. The ideal candidate will have worked within DoD providing engineering and hands-on support for existing cloud deployments.
Day-To-Day Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide technical guidance to the engineering team regarding architectural and design considerations for new cloud environments
- Design, document, and deploy cloud solutions
- Implement security standards within the cloud infrastructure
- Automate deployment and teardown of cloud environments for remote operators
- Monitor systems and report issues
- Mentor colleagues on technologies and processes related to the AWS platform
- Monitor existing systems to ensure structural integrity
- Install and configure operating systems and other software validating systems and ensure their operational readiness
- Assist in procurement evaluation and decision making
- Integrate solutions with DoD Global Directory, Platform One, and other existing cloud deployments for authentication and collaboration
- Participate in documenting and accreditation of the cloud environment according to applicable DoD standards
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree (Technical Discipline Preferred)
- 5+ years of experience working in DoD environments
- AWS Cloud and Go cloud (IL2 - IL6)
- DoD Compliant Framework, Landing Zone, or similar deployments
- AWS Cloudformation, Stacks, CI/CD Pipelines, VPC / Networking, State Machines, EC2, S3, Athena, Redshift, CloudTrail, Config, CloudWatch, AWS GuardDuty, IAM / SSO / RBAC
- Understanding of OSI model and common networking practices (routing, subnetting, VLAN, BGP)
- Comfort with common system administration responsibilities (securing systems, configuration management, change control processing, reviewing logs, installing and configuring applications)
Preferred Qualifications
- Unix / Linux background preferred
- Relevant certifications from Cisco, Red Hat, CompTIA, ISC2
- Background working on smaller teams with a proven ability to wear multiple hats
- Desire to build new solutions and improve existing ones
- Proven desire to solve problems and acquire new skills
Why Join Us?
We are committed to fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment where innovation thrives. As a Cleared AWS Network Engineer, you will have the opportunity to make a difference by contributing to critical projects that support national security and defense, ensuring the safety and integrity of cloud environments for the Department of Defense. You will collaborate with a talented team of security engineers and cloud professionals, sharing knowledge and expertise to drive cutting-edge solutions.
This role offers continuous learning and professional development opportunities, including mentoring and hands-on experience with the latest AWS technologies.
EEO Statement:
Our organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.Job Type: Full-timePay: $130,000.00 - $185,000.00 per yearBenefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you willing to work on site? This position is Hybrid with 2-3 days in office at the Annapolis Junction local region.
Security clearance:
Ability to Commute:
- Annapolis Junction, MD (Required)
