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Allen Integrated Solutions

<div><p>Systems Engineer (Senior) KEY Position</p>
<p>
TS/SCI Required</p>
<p>
We are seeking a Senior level Systems Engineer to employ a multi-discipline approach to requirement engineering, solutions engineering, reliability, resiliency, services development, research and development (R&amp;D), integration, test and evaluation, maintainability and analysis across Controlled Access Program/Special Access Program (CAP/SAP) architecture in the NSG and the DoD/IC to ensure timely and accurate GEOINT. Candidates will be required to sign additional NDAs and provide proof of Other Conflicts of Interests for performance in the PMO.</p>
<p>
Duties include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Develop and maintain Systems Engineering Plans (SEP), Configuration Management Plan (CMP) and other engineering documentation</li>
<li>Develop and maintain standard acquisition documentation for PMO portfolio including standardized requirements documentation and process</li>
<li>Implement repeatable processes and procedures for transitioning new technologies and integrating new applications into PMO infrastructure</li>
<li>Participate in requirements development and configuration baseline documentation</li>
<li>Provide evaluations of proposed industry solutions to identify innovative and new technologies to prototype and transition into the PMO programs</li>
<li>Provide baseline requirements for Requests For Change (RFCs), Interface Control Documents (ICDs), standard support to include the full breadth of the agency and/or multi-agency requirements coordination meetings and initiatives to transition R&amp;D capabilities into PMO operations</li>
</ul>
<p>Skills and Experience:</p>
<p>
 Required:</p>
<ul>
<li>Bachelor's degree in Engineering or 12 years of experience in related technical or scientific fields such as engineering, physics, mathematics in lieu of degree</li>
<li>12 years of technical experience is required</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience with Integrated Protection Strategy</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience with threats including SOSI, Radar and Optical sensors, Command and Control (C2), Battle Management Command, Control, and Communications (BMC3), orbital analysis, and Offensive Space Control/Defensive Space Control (OSC/DSC)</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience dealing with data and data sources that exist at multiple classification levels</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience employing security controls to protect assets, missions, and data from SECRET to TS/CAP/SAP levels</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience with space environment, and space to ground including threats to assets; track deconfliction of SSA</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience with threats of the nation's most sensitive operations</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience supporting mission partner organizations CAP/SAP architectures</li>
<li>TS/SCI clearance adjudication and ability to pass a poly</li>
</ul>
<p>Desired:</p>
<ul>
<li>Demonstrated understanding of the following standards:</li>
<li><ul><li>ANSI/EIA 632: Processes for Engineering Systems</li>
<li>IEEE 1220: Standard for Application and Management of Systems Engineering</li>
<li>IEEE 24765: 2017 - Systems and Software Engineering - Vocabulary</li>
<li>ISO/IEC/IEEE 12207: 2017 - Systems and Software Engineering - Software Life Cycle Processes</li>
<li>ISO/IEC 15288: Systems Engineering - System Life Cycle Processes</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience with Model Based Systems Engineering, processes, tools and languages</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience with space object measurement and identification</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience with physics models to include the assessment of conservative/non-conservative forces, uncertainty/confidence estimation, space weather effects, break-up events, and conjunction analysis techniques that scale to many-on-many objects and can be dynamically tasked</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience of space enterprise information needs (comprehensive, historical and indexed appropriately for down-stream tools), including space object observations, historical behavior and the relevant context of that behavior</li></ul></li></ul></div><p></p>

Systems Engineer (Senior)

RCG Inc

<div><p><b>Lead Network Engineer</b></p>
<p><b>Location:</b> Washington, DC &ndash; On-Site (Five (5) days per week)<br>
<b>Clearance Requirement:</b> Active Secret Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required)<br>
<b>Salary Range:</b> $140,000 &ndash; $150,000 annually</p>
<p><b>Who We Are</b></p>
<p>RCG is a fast-growing federal contracting firm proudly Certified&trade; as a Great Place to Work&reg;. We are committed to fostering a culture of innovation, inclusion, and excellence. At RCG, we deliver technology and mission support services that help government agencies succeed.</p>
<p>We are currently seeking a <b>Lead Network Engineer</b> to support an ongoing federal contract in <b>Washington, DC</b>. This is a <b>full-time, on-site position requiring five (5) days per week on location</b>. The role supports a nationwide enterprise environment for a U.S. Federal agency with more than <b>3,000 users</b>.</p>
<p><b>Please note:</b> Due to the secure nature of this government agency, all candidates must be <b>U.S. citizens with an active Secret clearance</b> and <b>DoD 8570/8140-compliant certifications</b>.</p>
<p>The selected candidate will receive a contingent offer pending the successful completion of a government background investigation. This process may take several weeks, and employment may not begin until clearance is finalized.</p>
<p><b>The Opportunity</b></p>
<p>This senior-level position is ideal for an experienced network professional who thrives in large-scale, mission-critical environments. The Lead Network Engineer will design, implement, and maintain a nationwide network infrastructure while leading <b>ITIL v4-aligned service management practices</b>.</p>
<p>In this role, you will serve as a <b>senior technical authority</b>, directly supervising <b>five (5) Junior to Mid-level NOC engineers</b>, providing both technical leadership and operational oversight. This position is part of a <b>seven-year contract</b> and offers long-term stability and growth opportunities.</p>
<p>This role requires participation in <b>rotating after-hours on-call schedules and occasional extended coverage, shared among the engineering team</b>, to support continuous operations.</p>
<p><b>What You&rsquo;ll Do</b></p>
<p><b>Network Design &amp; Engineering</b></p>
<ul><li>Design, implement, monitor, and troubleshoot nationwide WAN environments</li>
<li>Plan and oversee installation, configuration, and testing of routers, switches, firewalls, and related network devices</li>
<li>Ensure network reliability, scalability, security, and performance across enterprise environments</li>
<li>Engineer wired, wireless, and unified communications (voice, data, video) solutions</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Technical Leadership &amp; Operations</b></p>
<ul><li>Serve as senior technical authority for enterprise network services and functions</li>
<li>Lead and support advanced IT systems software and hardware projects</li>
<li>Supervise and provide leadership to engineers assigned to the Network Operations Center (NOC)</li>
<li>Assist the Task Order Program Manager with contract deliverables</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Network Management &amp; Monitoring</b></p>
<ul><li>Monitor and optimize LAN, WAN, and cloud-based network systems</li>
<li>Configure and utilize network management and monitoring tools</li>
<li>Manage WAN technologies including MPLS, IPSec VPNs, QoS, routing protocols, ACLs, and bandwidth management</li>
<li>Monitor ticket queues and escalate issues in accordance with SLAs</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Collaboration, Documentation &amp; Compliance</b></p>
<ul><li>Partner with internal and external stakeholders to support national network operations</li>
<li>Work with third-party providers to provision site-to-site IPSec VPNs</li>
<li>Document network designs, configurations, standards, and procedures</li>
<li>Ensure compliance with IT acquisition management, testing, and operational evaluations</li>
<li>Promote training and professional development opportunities for network staff</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Qualifications</b></p>
<p><b>Required</b></p>
<ul><li>Seven (7) or more years of experience leading and managing large-scale network engineering projects</li>
<li>Proven experience supervising technical teams and delivering enterprise network solutions</li>
<li>Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills</li>
<li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to work directly with clients and stakeholders to assess needs and deliver solutions</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Desired Certifications</b></p>
<ul><li>CCNP, CCIE, CCNA</li>
<li>ITIL (v4 preferred)</li>
<li>F5, CCDP, CISSP, JNCIP</li>
<li>AWS or Azure networking certifications</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Work Environment</b></p>
<ul><li>Full-time, <b>on-site position in Washington, DC</b></li>
<li>Five (5) days per week on location</li>
<li>Participation in <b>rotating after-hours on-call schedules and occasional extended coverage, shared among the engineering team</b>, as required</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Physical Demands</b></p>
<p>Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.</p>
<p><b>Equal Employment Opportunity Statement</b></p>
<p>RCG, Inc. does not discriminate against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities. RCG prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin</p></div>

Lead Network Engineer - Secret Clearance - On-Site

World Services LLC

<p>DevSecOps Engineer (Data Platform Focus)</p><p><b>Agency: US Coast Guard</b></p><p><b>Location: Remote / Hybrid (as permitted by contract) within Washington DC Metro area (60 miles)</b></p><p><b>Experience Level: Mid&ndash;Senior (7+ years in DevOps / DevSecOps within federal or regulated environments)</b></p><p><b>Salary Range: $185 -195K</b></p><p><b>Clearance: Able to Obtain Public Trust</b></p><p><b>Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required</b></p><p><b>Position Overview</b></p><p>World Services LLC, an IT engineering, solutions, and management consulting firm, is seeking an experienced DevSecOps Engineer to support a federal agency&rsquo;s enterprise digital transformation initiative.</p><p>This role centers on CI/CD pipeline engineering, security automation, and continuous Authorization to Operate (cATO), with the DevSecOps Engineer responsible for embedding security and compliance controls throughout the software delivery lifecycle in support of federal mission systems.</p><p>The DevSecOps Engineer enables secure, repeatable, and auditable deployments by integrating security controls, compliance checks, and operational safeguards directly into delivery pipelines. Operating in a regulated federal environment, this role plays a key part in achieving and sustaining continuous ATO.</p><p>At World Services LLC, you&rsquo;ll work in a collaborative, people-first culture within a stable, mission-driven federal environment, building secure, resilient systems that support critical programs alongside experienced teams.</p><p><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>Support CI/CD automation for Databricks Jobs, Workflows, and APIs.</li><li>Design, implement, and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines.</li><li>Embed automated security scanning and compliance controls into pipeline workflows.</li><li>Implement cATO-aligned pipeline controls.</li><li>Manage Git-based workflows and automated deployments.</li><li>Enforce security best practices including secrets management and access controls.</li><li>Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure secure, auditable deployments.</li><li>Monitor pipeline performance, reliability, and security posture.</li><li>Support audit readiness and compliance documentation.</li></ul><p><b>Collaboration &amp; Technical Leadership</b></p><ul><li>Support production operations and issue resolution.</li><li>Produce technical documentation.</li><li>Align with the agency&rsquo;s data Program Management Office (PMO) related requirements and governance standards.</li></ul><p><b>Required Qualifications</b></p><ul><li>4+ years of experience in DevOps</li><li>2+ years of experience in DevSecOps roles.</li><li>U.S. Citizenship and Secret Clearance.</li><li>Strong CI/CD pipeline experience.</li><li>Experience integrating security into pipelines.</li><li>Experience in regulated or federal environments.</li></ul><p><b>Preferred Qualifications</b></p><ul><li>DHS, DoD, or federal civilian agency experience.</li><li>Continuous ATO (cATO) implementation experience.</li><li>Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation).</li><li>Policy-as-code or automated compliance tools.</li></ul><p><b>Education</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in computer science, Information Security, Software Engineering, or related field preferred.</li></ul><p>Pay: $185,000.00 - $195,000.00 per year</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul><p>Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20593</p>

DevSecOps Engineer (Data Platform Focus)

Autonomic Solutions

<p><b>GraphQL and .Net Applications Developer (Mid to Senior)</b></p><p><b>Autonomic Solutions LLC</b>., (https://www.autonomicsolutionsllc.com) is a Virginia SWaM certified small business providing mission-focused Digital and Cloud solutions to enable digital transformation and technology innovation for clients. Our services include Applications Development, Systems Modernization and Integration, Cloud Computing, DevSecOps, Data Analytics (including AI/ML/GenAI) and Infrastructure Optimization.</p><p>We are pursing IT contract opportunities with federal and state government and submitting proposals for RFP and RFI bids. The following requirement is <b>contingent</b> upon contract award from government/prime (February /March 2026 timeline).</p><p><b>Job Title:</b><br/>Applications Integration Engineer &ndash; GraphQL + .NET Core (Contingent on Award)</p><p><b>Job Type:</b><br/>Full-time | Contract | Hybrid (U.S. Citizen only)</p><p><b>About the Role:</b><br/>We are seeking a skilled and motivated <b>Applications</b> <b>Integration Engineer</b> to support a proposed modernization project focused on building <b>GraphQL-based APIs</b> for structured data delivery in a secure, containerized environment in Azure cloud. This role is contingent on award of a federal technology modernization initiative expected to begin in early 2026.</p><p>As an Integration Engineer, you will help design and develop a <b>federated GraphQL API</b> using <b>.NET Core</b>, <b>Hot Chocolate GraphQL server solution</b>, and containerized services deployed to Kubernetes. You will work closely with other engineers and stakeholders in an Agile team, participate in sprint ceremonies, and contribute to DevOps-enabled CI/CD workflows.</p><p><b>Key Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>Develop and maintain GraphQL subgraphs using Hot Chocolate and ASP.NET Core</li><li>Integrate data from PostgreSQL and existing REST services into new GraphQL endpoints</li><li>Support GraphQL federation via a router/gateway (e.g., Apollo Router)</li><li>Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, code reviews, and retrospectives</li><li>Implement secure authentication via OAuth2/JWT</li><li>Deploy services via Helm to Kubernetes as part of a CI/CD pipeline</li></ul><p><b>Required Skills &amp; Experience:</b></p><ul><li>5+ years in software engineering with .NET Core (C#)</li><li>2-3 years of working with GraphQL (preferably using Hot Chocolate)</li><li>Familiarity with GraphQL federation concepts or interest in learning fast</li><li>Experience working with PostgreSQL or other relational databases</li><li>Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, GitLab)</li><li>Experience developing and running applications in containers (Docker, Kubernetes)</li><li>Strong Git and source control habits</li><li>U.S. Citizen; able to work on federal projects</li></ul><p><b>Nice to Have:</b></p><ul><li>Experience with Helm, Prometheus, OpenTelemetry</li><li>Prior experience in civic tech or government data systems</li><li>Understanding of schema governance and GraphQL best practices</li></ul><p>Job Types: Full-time, Contract</p><p>Pay: $85,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year</p><p>Experience:</p><ul><li>Application development: 5 years (Required)</li><li>web applications development: 7 years (Preferred)</li><li>GraphQL: 3 years (Preferred)</li><li>.NET: 3 years (Preferred)</li></ul><p>Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20002</p>

GraphQL and .Net Applications Developer- Mid to Senior

Realign

<div><p>Job Type: Contract</p>
<p>Job Category: IT</p>
<p>Job Description</p>
<p></p><div><b>Role: Software Engineer</b></div><div><b>
Location: Redmond, WA(Remote)</b></div><div></div><div><b><br>
Experience Required:</b> 8&ndash;12 Years<br>
<b>Primary Skills:</b> C# Full Stack, Azure Services, Azure OpenAI, MCP Framework, DevOps, API Testing</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Job Summary</b></div><div>
We are seeking a highly skilled <b>Full Stack Engineer</b> with strong experience in the <b>Microsoft ecosystem</b>, combined with hands-on expertise in <b>Azure Services, Azure OpenAI, Cognitive Services, and enterprise-grade AI solution development</b>. The ideal candidate must have deep exposure to <b>C#, TypeScript/JavaScript, Python</b>, secure cloud deployment, API testing, and CI/CD automation using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Primary Responsibilities</b></div><div><b>
Full Stack Development</b></div><ul><div>
Design and develop scalable full-stack applications using <b>C#, .NET, TypeScript/JavaScript, and Python</b>.</div><div>
Implement clean architectural patterns ensuring maintainability, scalability, and modularity.</div><div>
Build and consume RESTful APIs, Microservices, and event-driven components.</div></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
Azure Cloud &amp; AI Services</b></div><ul><div>
Develop AI-driven solutions using <b>Azure OpenAI, Azure Cognitive Services</b>, and integrate them into enterprise workflows.</div><div>
Work with <b>Azure AI Foundry</b> for model development, deployment, monitoring, and applying MLOps best practices.</div><div>
Utilize Azure services such as <b>App Services, Functions, APIM, Azure Storage, Key Vault, and containerized deployments</b>.</div></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
MCP Framework &amp; Microsoft Ecosystem</b></div><ul><div>
Apply the <b>Model Context Protocol (MCP)</b> to build contextual, orchestrated AI applications.</div><div>
Leverage Microsoft&rsquo;s ecosystem including <b>Copilot extensibility, Semantic Kernel (planner, memory, connectors), and prompt orchestration</b>.</div></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
Testing &amp; Performance Validation</b></div><ul><div>
Use <b>Playwright, JMeter, Postman</b> for functional, performance, and API reliability testing.</div><div>
Develop automated test suites to ensure high-quality delivery across backend and frontend layers.</div></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
Secure Deployment &amp; Scalability</b></div><ul><div>
Implement best practices for <b>secure deployment</b>, including identity, secrets management, encryption, and governance.</div><div>
Optimize applications for <b>high availability, scalability, and enterprise-grade performance</b>.</div></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
DevOps, CI/CD &amp; IaC</b></div><ul><div>
Build automated CI/CD pipelines using <b>Azure DevOps</b> or <b>GitHub Actions</b>.</div><div>
Use <b>Bicep</b> or ARM templates for infrastructure automation.</div><div>
Integrate automated testing, code quality checks, and deployment gates.</div></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
Good to Have</b></div><ul><div>
Experience with <b>Microsoft Copilot extensibility</b>.</div><div>
Semantic Kernel experience including <b>planning, memory integration, connectors</b>.</div><div>
Hands-on with <b>GitHub Copilot</b> for productivity.</div><div>
Exposure to enterprise AI governance and compliance.</div></ul><p></p>
<p>Required Skills</p>
<p>DEVOPS ENGINEER</p> <p>SENIOR EMAIL SECURITY ENGINEER</p></div>

Software Engineer-7

Knowledge Management, Inc.

<div><p>Knowledge Management, Inc. (KMI) has the leadership and experience to deliver innovative technology, logistics and management solutions to meet real mission requirements. KMI is a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Small Disadvantage Business (SDB) that specializes in Logistics, Warehouse Services, Distance Learning/Training, Enterprise Solutions, Financial Management Support, Program Management, Intelligence AnalysisThreat Assessment, and Data Analytics/Operations Research. Since 1998, our solutions and services have helped our clients improve performance, drive cost and operational effectives, and map technology needs for tomorrow's requirements.</p><p><b>
Title: </b>Sr. DevOps Engineer</p><p><b>
Location</b>: Remote with ability to travel to support case work as required. Some travel requirements may be outside of the USA.
</p><p><b>Position:</b> 1</p><p><b>
Duration</b>: Multi-year program</p><p><b>
Start date</b>: ASAP</p><p><b>
Security Clearance:</b> Active US Treasury Public Trust preferred. Anyone with an active DOD clearance, would be processed for a DHS Public Trust.</p><p><b>
Salary: </b>Please provide your salary requirement
</p><p>Knowledge Management, Inc. is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to architect, build, and maintain the infrastructure and automation that powers our client's secure, mission-critical applications. This role will heavily focus on implementing best practice CI/CD principles within a GitHub Enterprise environment and eventually migrating the migration of their systems to a Kubernetes cluster-based architecture.</p><p><b>
Key Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>
Architect, implement, and manage robust CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Enterprise, ensuring best practices for build, test, and deployment automation.</li><li>
Collaborate closely with development teams to optimize CI/CD pipelines, automate infrastructure provisioning, and enhance platform observability.</li><li>
Coordinate with the production support team to deploy and maintain enterprise applications on cloud-agnostic microservices architecture.</li><li>
Implement infrastructure-as-code (IaC) using tools like Terraform to manage cloud resources and ensure consistency and security.</li><li>
Establish and maintain monitoring, observability, and alerting using tools like Grafana and Prometheus to ensure high availability and performance.</li><li>
Automate infrastructure deployments and manage version control and configuration management tools.</li><li>
Develop and implement Git branching strategies that gatekeep production deployments and ensure code quality.</li><li>
Lead the strategy and execution for migrating applications and services to Kubernetes, enhancing scalability and reliability.</li></ul><p><b>
Required Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>
Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer in a senior-level role.</li><li>
Expert-level proficiency with GitHub Enterprise and building/managing CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions.</li><li>
Strong experience with containerization technologies, specifically Docker.</li><li>
Proficiency with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).</li><li>
Solid understanding of cloud infrastructure and platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).</li><li>
Experience with monitoring, observability, and alerting tools such as Grafana, Prometheus, and Datadog.</li></ul><p><b>
Desired Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>
Deep, hands-on experience with Kubernetes, including cluster administration, networking, and storage.</li><li>
An existing US Treasury Public Trust or equivalent Federal security clearance.
</li></ul><p><b>Benefits</b>: All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our benefits programs:</p><ul><li>
Health, dental, and vision insurance</li><li>
401(k) retirement plan</li><li>
Paid time off (PTO) and holidays</li><li>
Group Term Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance</li><li>
Voluntary Term Life Insurance</li><li>
Short and Long-term disability insurance
</li></ul><p><b>Equal Employment Opportunity Statement</b>. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.</p><p><b>
E-Verify Statement</b>. Knowledge Management, Inc. participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, KMI is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.</p><p><b>
Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision.</b> Knowledge Management, Inc. will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)</p><p><b>
Disability Statement</b>. If you have a disability and need reasonable accommodation or assistance at any point in the application or onboarding process, please email us at marie@knowledgemanagement.com.</p></div>

Sr. DevOps Engineer

OPEXUS

<div><p><b>Title: </b>Associate Cloud Engineer</p><p><b>
Department: </b>Information Services</p><p><b>
Reports To: </b>Senior Cloud Engineer</p><p>
Work Location &amp; Flexibility: We are headquartered in Washington, D.C., and this role is eligible for remote work from the following states: AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, TX, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY. If you live outside these states, unfortunately we&rsquo;re not able to consider your application at this time.</p><p>
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Associate Cloud Engineer to join our dynamic team. The Associate Cloud Engineer will play a key role in supporting the design, implementation, and maintenance of our cloud infrastructure, ensuring its reliability, scalability, and security.</p><p><b>
What You&rsquo;ll Do (Key Responsibilities):</b></p><ul><li>
Cloud Infrastructure Management: Assisting the provisioning, configuration, and management of cloud resources and services on platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).</li><li>
System Monitoring and Troubleshooting: Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and provide timely resolution to ensure optimal performance and availability of cloud-based applications and services.</li><li>
Automation and Scripting: Develop and maintain automation scripts and tools to streamline cloud infrastructure deployment, configuration, and management tasks, using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or PowerShell.</li><li>
Security and Compliance: Assist in implementing and enforcing security best practices, compliance policies, and access controls to protect cloud environments and data from unauthorized access, data breaches, and cyber threats.</li><li>
Backup and Disaster Recovery: Assist in designing and implementing backup and disaster recovery solutions to ensure the integrity and availability of critical data and applications in the event of system failures or disasters.</li><li>
Documentation and Reporting: Create and maintain detailed documentation, including system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides. Generate regular reports on system performance, capacity, and security compliance.</li><li>
Collaboration and Support: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers,]system administrators, and network engineers, to support cloud-based applications and services. Provide technical support and assistance to resolve issues and address user inquiries.</li><li>
Continuous Learning: Stay abreast of emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practicesin cloud computing. Participate in training programs and pursue certifications to enhance technical skills and knowledge.</li><li>
Database administration: Install, configure, and maintain database software and related technologies. Monitor and optimize database performance, ensuring high availability and reliability. Design and implement backup and recovery solutions to protect the integrity of data. Troubleshoot database-related issues and perform root cause analysis</li></ul><p>
What You Bring to the Team:</p><ul><li>
Candidates should have 0-2 years of experience in a related role in IT, with a focus on cloud computing. Experience in roles such as system administration, network engineering, or software development is preferred</li><li>
Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform</li><li>
A solid understanding of cloud computing concepts, architecture, and services, including Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS).</li><li>
Proficiency in one or more cloud platforms. Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, GCP, or other major cloud providers</li><li>
Familiarity with core cloud services such as compute, storage, networking, databases, and security, as well as advanced services like serverless computing, containers, and machine learning</li><li>
Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash</li><li>
Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or Cloud Formation</li><li>
Strong knowledge of networking concepts and protocols, understanding of virtual private clouds (VPCs), subnets, security groups, and VPNs</li><li>
Knowledge of cloud security best practices, identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and compliance standards</li><li>
Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools. Experience with CI/CD, version control systems (e.g., Git), and automated testing.</li><li>
Ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues related to cloud infrastructure, applications, and services, as well as identify</li><li>
opportunities for optimization</li><li>
and performance improvement.</li><li>
Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified Azure</li><li>
Administrator, Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer, or CompTIA Cloud+</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
About Casepoint:</p><p>
OPEXUS, a leader in government process management software, and Casepoint, a top provider of data discovery technology for litigation, investigations, and compliance, merged in January 2025, with a majority investment from Thoma Bravo. The merger combines OPEXUS' expertise in government process management and Casepoint's advanced data discovery technology to create a scalable platform that meets growing demands for efficient, secure data management in the public and regulated sectors. This collaboration enhances workflows for government and enterprise clients, focusing on data discovery, litigation, and compliance.</p><p></p><p><br>
The Washington Post, which named OPEXUS + Casepoint as the best place to work, solidifies the company's commitment to fostering a supportive, innovative, and inclusive work environment. Our dedicated team has created a culture grounded by our shared values that encourage everyone to speak up, join in, and celebrate together. From our hybrid work schedules to our prime downtown D.C. location, working at OPEXUS + Casepoint offers the best of all worlds.</p><p>
OPEXUS + Casepoint is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.</p></div><p></p>

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