POSITION SUMMARY

The Cloud Engineer provides mission-critical technical support for the United States Air Force’s Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS) and STATEFARM programs at Robins Air Force Base, GA. The engineer will research, design, develop, and test cloud systems that enable functional, secure, scalable, and efficient integration with both commercial and government cloud service providers.
This is an onsite role at Warner Robins, GA is responsible for identifying, planning, and implementing cloud-based technologies to overcome physical infrastructure limitations and enable seamless compute and storage scalability, distributed data processing, multi-source geographic data integration, and real-time visualization and analytics. Core areas of focus include synthetic Common Operating Picture (COP) development, advanced geospatial analytics, and enabling environments for large-scale machine learning and AI applications

EDUCATION/TRAINING

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
• Preferred: Master’s Degree in Engineering, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, or Data Science.
• Required Certification: IAT Level II (e.g., CompTIA Security+) or equivalent upon hire
• Preferred Certification: AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator, Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 5 years of experience engineering and securing cloud-based systems.
• Experience implementing scalable cloud storage and compute environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in multi-source data integration and high-performance computing.
• Familiarity with geospatial data analysis, synthetic COP development, and GPU-accelerated systems.
• Experience supporting ISR, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) pipelines, or defense-related analytics is a plus.
• Thorough understanding of Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) Agile processes and methodologies

SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Strong knowledge of cloud service platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure), infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible), and virtualization technologies.
• Understanding of virtual networks, DNS, VPNs, load balancing, and firewalls.
• Proficiency in Python, Java, Bash, or PowerShell scripting for automation and orchestration.
• Familiarity with geographic information systems (GIS), 3D modeling, and advanced data visualization tools.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proven ability to manage complex systems in secure, mission-critical environments.
• Strong knowledge of Linux and Windows server environments.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, containerization (e.g., Docker), and orchestration tools (e.g., Kubernetes).
• Experience with both relational and non-relational databases.
• Understanding best practices for securing cloud environments and adhering to compliance standards.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to pass pre-employment background screening.
• Must possess and be able to maintain a Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Must be able to be cleared for base or site access.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be available for a flexible work schedule to include nights, weekends, and holidays
• Must possess and maintain a current U.S. Passport.
• Position may require up to 20% travel, both CONUS and OCONUS, to government facilities for integration, testing, or collaboration.
  Salary/Rate Range $128K-$152K
  We are accepting ongoing applications for this position.

Aleut offers the following benefits to eligible employees:

• Health insurance
• Dental/Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Life insurance
• 401k and match

At Aleut, our culture thrives on diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. By integrating diverse perspectives, we open up new possibilities, foster innovation, and fully harness our team’s potential. We are committed to creating an environment where every employee feels valued, included, and inspired to grow and find purpose. Join us and be part of a culture that celebrates differences and belonging for everyone, without regard to race, color, religion, or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression pregnancy, reproductive health decision, familial responsibilities, marital status, age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, or military/veteran status. We welcome everyone as they are!

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