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Cloud Infrastructure Architect
Rolla, MO (Hybrid – On Site/Telework)
Salary: $75,000 – $85,000
Architect systems that support science, sustainability, and security.
Join a high-impact, mission-driven team supporting the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). As a Cloud Infrastructure Architect, you’ll design and implement secure, scalable infrastructure that powers national scientific research platforms, mapping systems, and public data services.
You’ll lead efforts to modernize hybrid cloud environments, automate infrastructure management, and guide infrastructure-as-code and DevOps practices—all while collaborating with skilled engineers and developers who care about making a difference.
Grow your skills. Elevate your impact. Design with purpose. Contact Josh at Joshua.dorsey@xts-inc.com!
REQUIREMENTS:
At XTS, we believe in taking care of our employees as much as we take care of our clients. As a veteran-owned company, we understand the importance of community, service, and fostering a culture where each team member can thrive. Our commitment to employee well-being is reflected in the comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities we offer. We offer tailored health care plans that fit your lifestyle, along with dental and vision coverage, paid time off (PTO), and a 401K with employer matching to secure your financial future. XTS is deeply committed to providing continuous training and career advancement opportunities, fostering the development of future leaders. We take pride in delivering elite workforces to the Intelligence Community, making a real-world impact on critical missions. Join us and experience a company that invests in your success and professional growth.
Rolla, MO (Hybrid – On Site/Telework)
Salary: $75,000 – $85,000
Architect systems that support science, sustainability, and security.
Join a high-impact, mission-driven team supporting the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). As a Cloud Infrastructure Architect, you’ll design and implement secure, scalable infrastructure that powers national scientific research platforms, mapping systems, and public data services.
You’ll lead efforts to modernize hybrid cloud environments, automate infrastructure management, and guide infrastructure-as-code and DevOps practices—all while collaborating with skilled engineers and developers who care about making a difference.
Grow your skills. Elevate your impact. Design with purpose. Contact Josh at Joshua.dorsey@xts-inc.com!
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree AND 5 years of relevant experience
- Demonstrated expertise in managing Windows and Linux environments to support hybrid cloud operations, ensuring compatibility and reliability across mission-critical USGS systems.
- Proven experience applying DevOps methodologies to streamline deployment workflows and enhance system observability using AWS services such as EC2, Lambda, CloudWatch, and Auto-Scaling.
- Hands-on proficiency in infrastructure automation using tools like Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Docker, and PowerShell DSC to maintain consistent and secure configurations across cloud and on-prem resources.
- Demonstrated ability to implement and manage CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitLab CI/CD to support agile development and automated testing for USGS cloud-based applications.
- Strong coding proficiency in Python, JavaScript, Ruby, Java, and PHP, used to support infrastructure logic, automation scripts, and system integrations within Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code frameworks.
At XTS, we believe in taking care of our employees as much as we take care of our clients. As a veteran-owned company, we understand the importance of community, service, and fostering a culture where each team member can thrive. Our commitment to employee well-being is reflected in the comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities we offer. We offer tailored health care plans that fit your lifestyle, along with dental and vision coverage, paid time off (PTO), and a 401K with employer matching to secure your financial future. XTS is deeply committed to providing continuous training and career advancement opportunities, fostering the development of future leaders. We take pride in delivering elite workforces to the Intelligence Community, making a real-world impact on critical missions. Join us and experience a company that invests in your success and professional growth.
Salary : $75,000 - $85,000
