Cloud Engineer - Top Secret​/SCI

Location: Bethesda, MD

Category: Cloud

Travel Required: No

Remote Type: Hybrid

Clearance: Top Secret/SCI

Sunayu, LLC has an exciting opportunity as a Cloud Engineer. You will be responsible for technical duties such as infrastructure design, creation, maintenance, and support associated with cloud computing. You will be working closely with our Cloud Architect, Solution Architects, Systems Engineers, Software Engineers, and Operations Engineering/Manager as well as Government counterparts to perform and manage our cloud solution, cloud computing strategy and all associated documentation.

Most work will be conducted on-site at our client locations in Bethesda, MD. Occasionally, some tasks may be performed remotely.

As a Cloud Engineer
, you will collaborate with our engineering and infrastructure teams to identify and implement the most optimal cloud-based solutions for the program.

• Deploying and debugging cloud initiatives as needed in accordance with best practices throughout the development lifecycle.
• Employing exceptional problem-solving skills.
• Building and designing web services in the cloud.
• Designing and implementing cloud-based platforms throughout the program.
• Coordinate with DTP team to prioritize product backlogs for sprints and releases.
• Assist with monitoring & reporting technical variances; facilitate resolution of technical issues that adversely impact successful product delivery or total system cost.
• Assist with identifying and supporting external dependencies where needed.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Engineering or related technical field or equivalent experience with 12+ years in systems engineering or other relevant field. Master’s degree with 10+ years’ experience.
• Must have an active Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance.
• Experience with Commercial Cloud Services (C2S)
• Knowledge of classified environment’s security enclave
• Experience with cloud-based services, preferably AWS, for enterprise applications
• Cloud Admin Skills in AWS – ec2, elb/alb, s3, efs, vpc, aws cli, cloud theory
• Experience with container deployment platforms such as Kubernetes, Openshift
• Experience with Sec Dev Ops  and CI/CD pipeline
• Experience working with Linux operating system.
• Knowledge of web services: API, REST
• Strong awareness of networking and internet protocols
• Extensive experience with open-source technology, software development and system engineering.
• Experience developing basic tooling and scripting: UNIX shell, Python, Perl or similar.
• IaC coding scripting (CDK/Cloud formation preferred)
• Salt (preferred) or some other config management tool (Ansible preferred)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required to collaborate with customer representatives, domain experts, systems engineers, and architects.
• Ability to work well/collaborate with people from many different disciplines with varying degrees of technical experience.

• AWS cloud certifications
• Experience with micro services architecture
• Experience and domain knowledge related to data processing
• Experience with big data applications.
• Experience supporting DIA/NMEC, DIA/OSIC, and/or D3P
• OSINT familiarity

Sunayu, LLC serves as a premier technology partner to the Defense and Intelligence communities, delivering mission-critical engineering solutions across the nation. Our operations are anchored in a commitment to trust, accountability, and ethical transparency, ensuring the high-performance outcomes necessary to protect our country's most vital interests.

Our strength lies in our community:
Our team prioritizes collaboration, professional growth, and encourages open communication. At Sunayu, we don't just secure the mission—we grow together.

We support and encourage our team members to continue their professional growth by providing company-reimbursed training and continuing education of up to $5,000 per year. We also participate in many industry conferences and events where we share our expertise and experiences.

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