**Job Description:**

Senior Engineer - Cloud Solutions (Task 6) (USG)

ManTech is looking for a self-motivated innovative cloud solutions architect/engineer that can take customer requirements and design a cloud-based infrastructure that will satisfy their operational mission needs. Provide Kubernetes expertise **(Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) required)** to plan for and migrate legacy environments, as well as have the opportunity to design, implement, and manage CI/CD (continuous integration and continuous development) pipelines to automate the build, test, and deployment processes. The incumbent will have access to a team of experts that have intimate experience with the core **accounting and budgeting** application, Momentum Financials, as well as access to teammates who exercise the business processes daily. **Candidate will be the key liaison coordinating cloud solutions engaging both the hosting group and the system administrators.**

**Responsibilities included, but not limited to:**

+ Support Successful migration of SAFES Enclave to the DoD defined Cloud Domain, ensuring alignment with architectural standards and best practices

+ Architect and deploy cloud infrastructure, including migration to a new cloud that supports Linux

+ Monitor and minimize costs of any commercial cloud utilized while maintaining an appropriate level of end user capabilities and access using tools native to commercial cloud providers

+ Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and patch virtual switches, etc. in the cloud layer. Provide Kubernetes expertise as we migrate to Linux based Momentum/FEX environment

+ Develop and maintain automation scripts and tools using Python, PowerShell, or similar to support end users and developers to the system

+ Design, implement, and manage CI/CD (continuous integration and continuous development) pipelines to automate the build, test, and deployment processes using tools like Jenkins or similar

+ Utilize cloud platform expertise for infrastructure as code (IaC)m security protocols, and scalability for cloud migration and cloud operations

+ Designing, developing, and managing the underlying cloud infrastructure, such as virtual machines, storage, and networking components

+ Develops and deploys cloud-native applications, ensuring optimal performance, scalability and security

+ Implementing security measures and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations in the cloud environment

**Minimum Qualifications:**

+ Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or related field

+ 8 plus years of proven experience as a Cloud Architect/Engineer

+ Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) required

+ 2 years of experience working in SAP and/or SCI environments

+ Proven experience as a Cloud Engineer/Administrator, specifically with Kubernetes in a production environment. Ideally, there would be additional experience with vSphere for the next iteration of the cloud migration

+ Strong proficiency in scripting and automation tools (e.g. PowerShell, Python)

+ Experience in designing, developing and managing cloud-based infrastructure and applications

+ Knowledge of cloud security best practices and compliance requirements with a minimum of two (2) examples of practical application

+ Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools, such as continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD)

+ Knowledge of DoD security Cloud requirements

+ Experience in designing and implementing security measures for cloud environments

+ Familiarity with back up and disaster recovery strategies in virtualized environments

**Clearance Requirements:**

+ Top Secret Clearance, with SCI eligibility within scope (at time of hire)

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA) certification desired.

+ Experience with vSphere for the next integration of the cloud migration.

+ Experience with VMware and SQL

+ PowerShell and Python experience

+ Hyper-V or VM Certified Professional are a plus

+ Experience in troubleshooting Cloud and application incidents, identifying root causes, define and resolve issues, and implementing preventive measures

**Physical Requirements:**

+ The person in this position frequently communicates with co-workers, management and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

+ The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office.

+ The person in this position will need to be able to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer.

+ Willingness to travel within the NCR (National Capital Region