Sr Cloud Engineer(W2/1099 Local Virginia Candidates Only)

Cloud Engineer
North Chesterfield, VA
In Person Interviews Only

Cloud Engineer to serve in a Team Leader role, ensuring seamless connectivity between interface partners and meeting infrastructure needs across multiple projects
The CJIS Cloud Engineer serves in a Team Leader role ensuring seamless connectivity between interface partners and meeting infrastructure needs across multiple projects. As a team leader, their key responsibilities include:
Single Point of Contact for Infrastructure Activities: act as the central resource for all infrastructure-related tasks, ensuring streamlined communication and accountability.
Ownership and Accountability: Taking full responsibility for infrastructure-related tasks and ensuring their successful and timely execution.
Infrastructure Connectivity Management: Serving as the primary point of contact for all infrastructure connectivity activities, ensuring alignment with project goals.
Project Coordination and Timeline Management: Collaborating with CJIS and PMO members to understand project timelines, proactively addressing potential delays, and meeting all deadlines.
Coordination with Interface Partners: Engaging with partners to facilitate connectivity and ensure project requirements are met effectively.
Network Connectivity Documentation & IP Management:
o Maintaining high-level network connectivity documentation.
o Establishing a centralized repository for IP and server details to streamline access and management.
o Assigning accountability for maintaining accurate and up-to-date infrastructure records.
Firewall Rule Documentation: Preparing and managing firewall rule documents in collaboration with VITA and interface partners.
Testing and Establishing Connectivity: Working with VITA and partners to test, validate, and implement secure connections within the required timelines.
Ensuring Visibility and System Insights:
o Establishing monitoring tools to gain insights into system performance, dependencies, and infrastructure health.
o Leveraging these insights to proactively address issues and improve system design.
Centralized Documentation Management: Developing and maintaining centralized documentation for infrastructure design, IP address management, and connectivity standards.
Addressing Infrastructure Gaps: Managing critical areas like infrastructure alignment, IP management, and disaster recovery planning to ensure continuity and timely project completion.
Team Member of Project CRIS: Contributing as a key team member in Project CRIS to address infrastructure requirements and connectivity needs.

Required: 7 Years
cloud engineering experience
leading delivery of cloud services
experience with network infrastructure (IP management, FW, etc)
cloud infrastructure experience
system integration experience
self starter with ability to perform complex tasks without minimal supervision
Good communications skills, especially the ability to explain technical issue to a non-technical audience