Cloud Engineer

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, and manage cloud-based infrastructure and applications on AWS, Azure, or PEGA platforms, supporting VA corporate IT systems’ scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Implement Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps, integrating cloud solutions with Agile development workflows.
• Collaborate with Scrum Masters, DevOps Coaches, and Release Managers to ensure cloud environments align with sprint goals, release schedules, and VA stakeholder requirements.
• Optimize cloud architecture for legacy system sustainment and modern DevSecOps initiatives, leveraging technologies such as AWS EC2, Azure Virtual Machines, or PEGA Cloud to meet VA OIT objectives.
• Ensure compliance with VA security and privacy standards (e.g., FISMA, NIST, FIPS 140-2), implementing encryption, access controls, and monitoring solutions in cloud environments.
• Support the migration of VA applications to cloud platforms, providing technical expertise in architecture design, deployment strategies, and post-migration optimization.
• Utilize VA-approved tools (e.g., Jira, GitHub, ServiceNow) to document cloud configurations, track changes, and contribute to Biweekly Status Reports on infrastructure status and improvements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve cloud-related issues, ensuring minimal downtime and maintaining high availability for VA corporate services and end-users.
• Integrate emerging technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) or containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), into cloud solutions to support VA’s modernization goals.
• Work with VA stakeholders, including the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), to translate business needs into technical cloud requirements and deliver exceptional customer outcomes.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members on cloud best practices, contributing to Trilogy’s staff development and company growth initiatives.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, retrospectives) to align cloud engineering efforts with team deliverables and the VIP Lean-Agile framework.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• One of the following certifications required: AWS Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional), AWS DevOps Engineer (Professional), Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, or PEGA Certified System Architect (PCSA).
• 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, or system architecture, with a focus on federal or VA IT environments.
• Proven expertise in designing and managing cloud infrastructure on AWS, Azure, or PEGA platforms, including hands-on experience with IaC (e.g., Terraform, ARM templates), CI/CD tools, and containerization.
• Strong technical problem-solving skills, with the ability to optimize cloud performance, security, and cost-efficiency in a dynamic, fast-paced setting.
• Familiarity with VA security standards (e.g., FISMA, NIST, HIPAA) and the VIP Lean-Agile framework is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in MS Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, SharePoint) and VA-approved tools (e.g., Jira, GitHub, ServiceNow).
• Ability to adapt to evolving technical requirements and travel occasionally to VA sites in Washington, D.C., as needed.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s preferred
• Additional cloud or DevOps certifications preferred.

Benefits (including but not limited to):

• Health, dental, and vision plans
• Optional FSA
• Paid parental leave
• Safe Harbor 401(k) with employer contributions 100% vested from day 1
• Paid time off and 11 paid holidays
• No cost group term life/ADD plan, and optional supplemental coverage
• Pet insurance
• Monthly phone and internet stipend
• Tuition and training reimbursement

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