E01 Cloud Engineer II

Start Date: Immediate
EXPANSIA is a service-disabled veteran-owned company that empowers organizations to be mission ready now with data, people, and ecosystems. As experts in continuous-delivery methods that drive digital adoption, we are dedicated to innovation, efficiency, and technology that benefit the warfighter. EXPANSIA specializes in integration, automation, and sustainment modernization through technology-enabled delivery models, digital engineering, and cloud-ready solutions.

OVERVIEW
Full-time/Permanent Employee
Location: Dayton, OH

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Cloud Engineer II to join our team and support the development, implementation, and maintenance of cloud-based solutions for government clients. As a Cloud Engineer III, you will assess cloud infrastructure and cloud service needs for an Integrated Digital Environment (IDE), assist in assessing the integration of existing custom IDE’s implemented on Amazon Web Services and Azure throughout the U.S. military’s mission systems environments, and assist with the implementation of the IDE, which will the deployment and configuration of COTS and GOTS applications, network connectivity and identity federation across military systems. You will automate build pipelines, migrations, security, and compliance while managing cloud networking, utilizing Ansible and similar tools for automation. Responsibilities include implementing and maintaining cloud infrastructure, performing administrative tasks, and providing deployment support. You will enhance security by applying patches, conducting security reviews, and managing access controls while implementing enterprise monitoring solutions using industry-standard tools. Additionally, you will document processes, identify automation opportunities, and develop scalable monitoring solutions, dashboards, and alerts to align with business and IT objectives.

The proposed salary range for this position is $109,837-$138,000. There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility EXPANSIA allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our unique mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. Employment benefits include health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave and retirement and savings.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Design, implement, and manage cloud infrastructure in Amazon Web Services
• Automate cloud provisioning, configuration management, and deployments using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
• Work with application SME’s to optimize cloud-native services for scalability and performance.
• Collaborate with security teams to implement security best practices, including encryption, access controls, and compliance.
• Monitor cloud resources, ensuring optimal performance and cost efficiency.
• Troubleshoot and resolve cloud-related issues in production environments.
• Participate in designing and implementing disaster recovery and backup solutions.
• Stay up to date with the latest cloud technologies, trends, and best practices.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:
• Clearance: Active TS/SCI
• Education and Years of Experience: Bachelor’s degree with 5–7 years of experience, or a Master’s degree with 3–5 years of experience in cloud engineering, cloud infrastructure, or a similar role.

• Hands-on experience with Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure
• Proficiency in Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or AWS CloudFormation.
• Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab, or AWS CodePipeline and AWS CodeDeploy
• Strong understanding of cloud networking, storage, and compute services.
• Experience with cloud security practices and tools, such as IAM, VPC, encryption, and firewalls.
• Proficient in scripting languages such as Python, Shell, or PowerShell.
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or CloudWatch.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Familiarity with Agile Scrum or Kanban development practices in Jira, Agility or similar tool.
• Security+ CE, CySA+, CCNA Security, CND, GICSP, GSEC or SSCP

PREFERRED ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS :
• Experience with AWS GovCloud, Cloud One and similar government cloud solutions
• Familiarity with applying DISA, FISMA, NIST, CIS and ISO standards to cloud environments
• Cloud certifications (AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, etc.).
• Knowledge of DevOps methodologies and best practices.
• Experience deploying and scaling third-party applications/services in the cloud
• Experience with hybrid cloud or multi-cloud environments (system of systems).
• Knowledge of the U.S. Government’s information classification levels and data movement across classification boundaries

EXPANSIA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.