What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Hybrid Cloud Engineer position at KIHOMAC?
Expertise and Functions
- Establish cloud/virtualization governance and drive cloud-native modernization
- Ensure tight integration with IT, cybersecurity, and application delivery teams
- Design, implement, troubleshoot, and sustain hybrid environments
- Administer Container Platforms such as OpenShift, Docker, and Podman as well as maintain Repositories/Registries
- Work with system engineers to identify and define requirements for new systems/system modifications, developing designs, and implementing and testing solutions
- Conduct daily system monitoring, system backup and restoral, and application upgrades to ensure optimal and continuous system operations
- Ensure system software installations, maintenance, break/fix activities, and cyber security mitigations are performed in accordance with established policies, procedures and service level agreements
- Carry out high-level activities associated with design and system architecture
- Design and implement secure, scalable cloud architectures (Azure, AWS, or hybrid) for enterprise workloads
- Collaborate with cybersecurity, DevSecOps, infrastructure, and application teams to ensure integration and compliance
- Lead cloud migration and modernization initiatives, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS transitions
- Develop infrastructure-as-code (IaC) templates (e.g., ARM, Terraform, CloudFormation)
- Innovate in process improvement and system design
- Learn challenging concepts, decompose difficult service problems and provide resolution
- Create and follow standard processes and clearly document results
- Effectively function as self-starter and identify risks, issues, and opportunities to leadership
- Facilitate effective and efficient interchanges with senior customer management and customers
- Work on cutting-edge on-prem and cloud platforms in support of defense, intelligence, and enterprise modernization programs
- Other duties as assigned
Experience/Education:
- 8 years of IT experience, with 3 years in cloud engineering roles
- 3 years of experience in management or leadership roles
- Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform
- Experience with automation tools (Terraform, Ansible, Bicep, etc.)
- Familiarity with Kubernetes, containerization, and service mesh (AKS, EKS, Istio)
- Experience designing hybrid and multi-cloud solutions
- Understanding of networking, storage, identity, and DevSecOps pipelines
Preferred Experience:
- Cloud certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert, AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional)
- Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) or Federal cloud initiatives
- Experience with model-based system engineering models and tools
- Experience working in an agile environment
- Have experience administering a Red Hat Linux environment
- Have experience writing and executing Ansible playbooks
- Have experience with scripting languages (e.g. YAML, Python
Security:
- Must be a US citizen
- Candidate must be in possession of a Secret Security Clearance or higher
Physical Requirements:
- Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms
- Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk
- Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.)
- Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Wellness Resources
Salary: $145,000 - $170,000
Salary rates for this position are competitive and commensurate with experience and industry standards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include health insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings options.
Salary : $145,000 - $170,000
