Cloud Engineer- Secret Clearance required at Sherpa 6

Spring Lake, North Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Jun, 26

Salary

135000.0

Posted On

11 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cloud Engineering, Infrastructure As Code, Scalability, Re-usability, Cloud Management, Architecture, Security, Compliance, Networking, Migration Patterns, PKI, Software Development Lifecycle, Troubleshooting, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving, Communication

Industry

Description

Description Security Clearance: Active Secret clearance required (Interim ok) Travel Requirement: Up to 10% Citizenship: US Citizenship required At Sherpa 6, we build innovative software solutions for forward-leaning customers who operate in demanding, high-impact environments. We are seeking a visionary Cloud Engineer to lead the design, evolution, and optimization of our cloud-deployed systems. This role will own the architecture for our flagship products, shaping scalable, secure, and resilient cloud solutions from the ground up. The ideal candidate will not only architect world-class systems, but also establish best practices, mature our cloud processes, and drive efficiency and cost-effectiveness as we continue to grow and scale our development organization. Responsibilities: Work closely with the software development teams to design and implement systems using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Focus on developing processes and practices that emphasize scalability and re-usability as we deploy multiple instances of our software Act as the subject matter expert of cloud management and lead our team towards industry best practices Take ownership of our existing infrastructure and work to improve its efficiency and quality Work in tandem with our engineering team to identify and implement the most optimal cloud-based solutions Define and document best practices and strategies regarding application deployment and infrastructure maintenance Participate in all aspects of the software development lifecycle for cloud solutions, including planning, requirements, development, testing, and quality assurance Troubleshoot incidents, identify root causes, fix and document problems, and implement preventive measures Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). 5+ years of experience in Cloud Engineering Azure Fundamentals Certificate Security+ Certification Experience with public cloud architecture, cloud strategy, networking, security, compliance workload types, migration patterns, tools, and PKI Experience with various enterprise applications and IT services, as well as software development, compliance and security, and IT operations disciplines. Knowledge of cloud design patterns, cloud operations and cloud cost models with experience implementing best practices or suggested improvements. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams Qualities of Exceptional Candidates: Azure Administrator Associate Azure Network Engineer Associate About Sherpa 6: At Sherpa 6 we love to solve problems and provide the best solutions for our customers. Our approach to a problem is to find a user-focused and design-driven solution that is simple yet functional and effective. We are a group of enthusiastic forward-thinkers who are excited to build amazing solutions with bleeding-edge technology. We hire people who are forward thinkers, passionate about what they do, love to collaborate and want to constantly learn. We enjoy what we do and we're not afraid to put the extra effort in to accomplish the mission; call us Sherpas. As a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, we know what it means to serve. We have made it our mission to be the leaders in solutions that protect and give our Warfighters the edge they need when put into harm's way. Background Screening/Check/Investigation: Successful completion of a background screening/check/investigation will/may be required as a condition of hire. ADA: Sherpa 6 will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act 1990. EEO/AA: Sherpa 6 does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services and is an equal access/opportunity/affirmative action employer. Benefits: We offer a competitive benefits package, covering the cost of medical for you and your family; we also offer dental, vision, health and wellness benefits and a generous retirement savings plan. We believe that our employees can manage their workload and their personal life, therefore we extend a generous PTO policy. This allows our employees to balance their lives as they see fit. Salary Range: The proposed salary range is reflective across all Sherpa 6 locations, years of experience, and skill levels. Salary negotiations will be based on a host of factors including but not limited to your geographic location, prior experience, relevant skills, education, and certifications.

Responsibilities

The Cloud Engineer will lead the design, evolution, and optimization of cloud-deployed systems, owning the architecture for flagship products to ensure they are scalable, secure, and resilient. This role involves working closely with development teams to implement systems using Infrastructure as Code and establishing best practices to drive efficiency and cost-effectiveness.