What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cloud Operations Specialist | TS/SCI position at Blackspoke?
Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation's safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats. Be part of an exciting opportunity to contribute to one of the nation's most critical intelligence organizations. Your work directly impacts national security and global issues, you will have the chance to contribute to missions that are of paramount importance to the United States and its allies, know that that the environments and programs you support are making a difference on a global scale. Our customers operate at the forefront of technology, dealing with some of the most advanced defense, geospatial, and intelligence systems in the world.
What you will be working on (Job Description):
Deliver simple solutions to complex problems as a Cloud Operations Specialist at Blackspoke. Here, you'll tailor cutting-edge solutions to the unique requirements of our clients. With a career in application development, you'll make the end user's experience your priority, and we'll make your career growth ours.
The Cloud Operations Specialist will be responsible for working with highly functional team which onboards cloud developers into the Common Operations Release Environment (CORE) which is a collection of services that enable developers to deliver mission-specific software in our customer's cloud environments.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
- Address developer inquiries, questions, and issues concerning NGA-provisioned development tools.
- Onboard developers into the Common Operations Release Environment (CORE) software factory.
- Provision AWS WorkSpaces to developers.
- Develop/update WorkSpace bundles.
- Create and manage IAM users and policies.
- Manage Active Directory users, groups, and OUs.
- Manage access to CORE's DevSecOps tools including GitLab, Nexus, Kong, OpenShift.
- Monitor CloudWatch metrics for health and utilization of AWS resources and applications.
- Maintain and document procedures for onboarding customer internal and external teams.
What you will bring to us (Required):
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Programming, Science, Engineering or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work experience
- 7 years IT developer experience
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodology.
- Familiarity with DevSecOps development processes and GitLab Continuous Integration tool.
- Strong understanding of RHEL/CentOS Linux distributions.
- Experience with Python.
- Strong knowledge of Amazon Web Services.
- Strong troubleshooting skills.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Team player who works well with customers and colleagues.
- Work effectively both independently and in a team environment.
Would be nice if you bring the following (Highly Desired):
- Knowledge of Containerization and Kubernetes.
- Understanding of cloud APIs.
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC); preferably Terraform.
Required Certifications:
- DoD 8140/8570 IAT II compliance.
What you will get:
- Competitive compensation package.
- Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
- A collaborative and innovative work environment.
Location: Springfield, VA / St. Louis, MO
US Citizenship Required with Active Security Clearance.
