Title:
Cloud Engineer
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KBR's Defense Systems Engineering Division is seeking a Cloud Engineer to join our team. We are looking for innovative, creative, and highly motivated individuals to support the strategic planning and tactical execution of various engineering efforts—specifically, the full lifecycle of wide-ranging software and hardware projects within the JTDI program. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for learning, the drive to innovate, and a humble attitude. You will work on cutting edge projects, solving problems that most aren't even aware exist.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintain currently implemented AWS GovCloud environments. To help maintain the environment, duties can include: providing Network Administrator and System Administrator support; perform cyber security continuous monitoring, and report corrective actions; troubleshooting system and network connectivity issues.
- Provide cloud engineering expertise to design and deliver mission systems (infrastructure/platform/applications/process) solutions within the cloud.
- Assist in identifying current program capabilities that can be modernized to leverage cloud solutions. This would include scoping of requirements, cost considerations, level of effort, architectural and technical recommendations
- Establish preferred best practices and procedures for implementing solutions in the cloud. Design, develop, and deploy technical solutions to help mitigate security vulnerabilities. Willingness to stay updated with the latest AWS services and best practices. Develop new and update current documentation associated with processes, procedures, and tasking.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Education & Experience: BS degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Cloud Computing, or IT/STEM/Technical discipline and 2+ years of experience. ALLOWABLE SUBSTITUTION: Equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience.
Technical Skills/Certifications:
- Experience working with Amazon Web Services (AWS).
- Information Technology infrastructure or System Administrator experience.
- Proficient knowledge of Amazon Web Services products and capabilities.
- Experience in software engineering, design architecture, and/or analyzing computer hardware and software solutions
- Holds an AWS Certification
Citizenship & Clearance: Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident with an active/current TS Clearance. Must be able to obtain TS/SCI as needed.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience with AWS GovCloud.
- Experience supporting the DoD community.
- Experience working with ACAS, HBSS, and SCAP
- Experience with creating system diagrams using Visio or equivalent.
- Experience in system administration of Red Hat Linux 8+, Microsoft Windows operating systems.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to solve problems creatively
- Experience with containerization technology such as Docker and Kubernetes clusters
This position offers a flexible remote working environment.
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 hours/week
Compensation: $86,000-145,000. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.
Additional Compensation: KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.
Benefits: KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits, which could include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.
At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, and our Zero Harm culture.
These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.