Software Engineer​/Cloud Planner

Software Engineer / Cloud Planner

Job Location s: US-AL-Huntsville

People Tec is currently seeking a Software Engineer / Cloud Planner to support our Huntsville, AL location.

The Guam Defense System (GDS) Software Engineer / Cloud Planner supports U.S. Army acquisition programs within the Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) Fires. This role provides senior-level software engineering, cloud architecture, and Dev Sec Ops  planning support for mission-critical systems. The position focuses on secure, compliant, and scalable cloud-native solutions leveraging Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and modern CI/CD pipelines in Department of Defense (DoD) environments.

The engineer serves as a technical lead and planner, translating program requirements into resilient software and cloud architectures that support lifecycle acquisition, integration, and sustainment.

• Design, plan, and implement secure cloud-native software solutions in support of Army Fires programs using Azure, AWS, and hybrid cloud architectures.
• Serve as a technical lead for Kubernetes-based platforms, overseeing application deployment, cluster lifecycle management, scaling, monitoring, and security hardening.
• Develop and maintain Kubernetes manifests using Helm, Kustomize, and Git Ops workflows to support repeatable, auditable deployments across environments.
• Plan and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform to ensure consistent, compliant, and scalable cloud infrastructure.
• Integrate Dev Sec Ops  practices throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including automated security scanning, configuration validation, and continuous compliance.
• Design and manage CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Git Lab, Azure Dev Ops, Ansible, and other enterprise automation frameworks.
• Implement and enforce Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), enterprise authentication, and identity management solutions leveraging Microsoft Entra  Active Directory services.
• Apply DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), NIST SP 800-53, and NIST SP 800-171 controls within cloud and containerized environments.
• Lead planning and execution of secure networking architectures, including subnetting, routing, load balancing, firewall integration, and zero-trust principles.
• Support software and cloud planning activities including technical roadmaps, system architectures, and integration strategies aligned with acquisition milestones.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, system diagrams, and architecture artifacts to support program reviews, Authority to Operate (ATO) processes, and sustainment activities.
• Collaborate with government stakeholders, contractors, and cross-functional engineering teams to translate mission needs into implementable technical solutions.
• Evaluate and integrate open-source and CNCF-aligned technologies to maintain a cloud-agnostic, future-ready deployment approach.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior engineers while supporting continuous process improvement and modernization initiatives.

• DoD IAT Level II certification.
• Five (5) or more years of experience in software engineering, infrastructure, or cloud engineering roles.
• Extensive hands-on experience with AWS and/or Azure cloud environments.
• Strong experience administering Kubernetes and containerized applications.
• Proficiency with Docker, Terraform, and configuration management tools such as Ansible.
• Experience working with Windows and Linux operating systems in enterprise environments.
• An active DoD Secret clearance is required to perform this work. Candidates are required to have an active Secret clearance upon hire, and the ability to maintain this level of clearance during their employment.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field.

• Experience supporting DoD cloud environments and compliance frameworks (e.g., IL4/IL5, FedRAMP).
• Experience with hybrid cloud solutions including Azure Local or AWS Outposts.
• Hands-on experience with Git Ops and CNCF graduated projects.
• Strong understanding of enterprise networking and cloud security architectures.
• Relevant certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator, CKA, CKAD, CKS, CISSP, or CCSP.

People First. Technology Always.

People Tec, Inc. is an employee-owned small business founded in Huntsville, AL that provides exceptional customer support by employing and retaining a highly skilled workforce.

Culture: The name "People Tec" was deliberately chosen to remind us of our core value system - our people. Our company's foundation was built on placing our employees and customers first. With an award-winning atmosphere, we have matured into a company that boasts the best and brightest across multiple technical fields.

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