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Secret
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IT - Hardware
Alexandria, VA (On-Site/Office)
KDS
Job ID 2425337
KGS is seeking qualified candidates for our open positions, but we will only extend an offer of employment after a candidate applies through the link in our job posting. If you receive a job offer via email only and have not been interviewed by the KGS hiring manager, feel free to contact KGSrecruiting@koniag-gs.com to verify its validity.
Koniag Data Solutions, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Cloud Solutions Engineer/Architect with a Secret clearance with ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance to support a KDS and our government customer in Alexandria, VA.
We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.
We are seeking a highly skilled Cloud Solutions Engineer/Architect to design, develop, and implement cutting-edge cloud computing solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of cloud technologies, software engineering, and cybersecurity, paired with the ability to translate complex technical requirements into effective architectures.
Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to:
Required Knowledge and Skills:
Qualifications:
Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.
The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply for a position on our website, please get in touch with Heaven Wood via e-mail at accommodations@koniag-gs.com or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodations.
Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Shareholder Preference in accordance with Public Law 88-352
Job ID 2425337
KGS is seeking qualified candidates for our open positions, but we will only extend an offer of employment after a candidate applies through the link in our job posting. If you receive a job offer via email only and have not been interviewed by the KGS hiring manager, feel free to contact KGSrecruiting@koniag-gs.com to verify its validity.
Koniag Data Solutions, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Cloud Solutions Engineer/Architect with a Secret clearance with ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance to support a KDS and our government customer in Alexandria, VA.
We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.
We are seeking a highly skilled Cloud Solutions Engineer/Architect to design, develop, and implement cutting-edge cloud computing solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of cloud technologies, software engineering, and cybersecurity, paired with the ability to translate complex technical requirements into effective architectures.
Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to:
- Design and implement cloud computing solutions, including infrastructure, application architecture, and security architecture.
- Develop and execute cloud strategies aligned with organizational goals.
- Provide leadership with guidance on cloud technologies and security practices.
- Leverage enterprise-wide configuration control systems for cloud solutions and software development.
- Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine the feasibility of designs within cost and time constraints.
- Prepare detailed workflow charts, models, and diagrams describing logical operations.
- Develop enterprise architecture and system components to meet user needs.
- Document and update definition and architecture activities as needed.
- Consult with customers and engineering staff about software system design and maintenance.
- Optimize software configurations and design the integration of hardware and software solutions.
Required Knowledge and Skills:
- Expertise in design, implementation, integration, and operation of cloud-based solutions using cloud computing service models (SaaS, IaaS, PaaS) and deployment models (private, public, hybrid).
- Expertise in cloud networking concepts, cloud solutions, and security.
- Expertise in identity concepts, cloud solutions, and security.
- Expertise in automated implementation, integration, and deployment methodologies (Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment Pipelines, Infrastructure as Code, DevOps, etc..)
- Proficiency in cloud automation for operations, monitoring, maintenance, and security.
- Proficiency in cloud data concepts, cloud solutions, and security.
- Proficiency in software development methodologies (Waterfall, Spiral, Agile, DevSecOps, etc...) and associated knowledge management tools (MS Project, Confluence, Jira, etc...).
- Proficiency in aligning cybersecurity principles to cloud solutions and software development.
- Knowledge of the National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) Risk management Framework.
- Knowledge of national and international laws, regulations, policies, and ethics related compliance requirements.
- Knowledge of cloud solutions and software life cycle management.
- Knowledge of testing and assessing cloud solutions and software.
- Experience with Department of Defense (DoD) Cloud Computing requirements, including policies, procedures, and standards.
- Prior experience developing cloud computing strategies and designing cloud infrastructures.
- Demonstrated understanding of enterprise IT architectural concepts and patterns.
- Familiarity with tools for software debugging and design.
Qualifications:
- Excellent communication skills to consult with customers and engineering teams.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to develop comprehensive cloud strategies and convert requirements into effective designs.
- Relevant cloud and cybersecurity certifications or the ability to obtain them within 9 months (associate-level Azure certifications and minimum 8570 IAT Level III certification (CISM, CISSP)).
- MS degree in Engineering, Physical Science, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or relevant discipline, plus 8 years of experience in relevant areas, or in T&E,Or bachelor's degree plus 12 years of experience in a relevant field.
- TS/SCI security clearance required
Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.
The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply for a position on our website, please get in touch with Heaven Wood via e-mail at accommodations@koniag-gs.com or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodations.
Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Shareholder Preference in accordance with Public Law 88-352
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