Sr Cloud Platform Engineer - PaaS

At INflow Federal, we're not just navigating the frontier of digital transformation; we're reshaping it. Our dedication to merging the prowess of humans and machines to solve complex problems has set us apart in designing and engineering solutions for the Department of Defense (DoD) networks.

Here, every challenge is an opportunity to advance, and every solution is a step towards a more secure and connected future.

We look forward to welcoming you to the INflow team!

ABOUT THIS POSITION :

Deliver simple solutions to solve complex problems! As a Sr. Hybrid Cloud Platform Engineer you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter.

Our work depends on a TS / SCI cleared Sr. Hybrid Cloud Platform Engineer joining our team to support our intelligence customer in Springfield, VA.

• The Cloud Engineer will be responsible for working with highly functional development team automating service deployments;
• optimizing system performance; integrating with enterprise authentication services; establishing / improving system monitoring;

maintaining established security protocols; provide customers technical support. The Cloud Engineer will be integrated with an agile environment participating with scrums and other meetings.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities :

• Build and Maintain Platform as a Service Offering using RedHat OpenShift
• Work with A&A Team to maintain security requirements for operation of systems
• Maintain and improve existing infrastructure (build out autoscaling, support new services, optimize for cost efficiencies / authentication / search, etc)
• Produce detailed documentation
• Maintain System in AWS environment using EC2, S3, ELB, and RDS
• Maintain System in a VMware vSphere environment, using NSX, and NetApp StorageGRID
• Automate and optimize service deployments

Required Skills :

• Prior experience building and maintaining Platform as a Service offerings via Cloud based providers
• Strong understanding of RHEL / CentOS Linux distributions
• Strong understanding of RedHat OpenShift and / or other Kubernetes distributions
• Experience with containerization technologies (e.g. Docker)
• Strong knowledge of Amazon Web Services
• Strong Troubleshooting skills
• Experience in automating tasks using scripted languages such as Bash, PowerShell, or Perl
• Familiarity with Agile / Scrum methodology
• Familiarity with DevOps development processes and Continuous Integration tools : GitLab, Jenkins, Nexus
• Strong communication skills

Desired Skills :

• Experience administering production RedHat OpenShift clusters
• Strong understanding of cloud APIs and interaction with the AWS / CLI
• Exposure to Infrastructure as Code such as Puppet, Ansible, Chef, Salt or Terraform
• Experience working with one or more Python, Ruby, or Java
• Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g. VMWare)
• Familiarity with HTML, CSS, Markdown, and portal development

Desired Certifications :

• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
• RedHat Certified OpenShift Administrator

Required Education and Experience :

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Programming, Science, Engineering or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work / military experience
• 5+ years IT experience
• 5+ years experience with Platform as a Service Offerings (e.g. RedHat OpenShift, Tanzu, etc)

Required Clearance

Active DoD TS / SCI

About Us

Founded in 2013, INflow Federal has distinguished itself through our exceptional services because of our deep-rooted commitment to our people.

The INflow difference' lies in our profound appreciation of employee culture, fueling an obsession with the well-being and professional growth of our team.

This employee-centric ethos has been pivotal to our enduring success, directly translating into significant benefits for our customers.

Our identity is greatly influenced by the contributions of US Military Veterans. INflow's Veteran Outreach Program, dedicated to recruiting transitioning military personnel, has been a resounding success.

Veterans now represent over 50% of our workforce, bringing invaluable experience and insight that have been crucial in steering our customers' success.

As a dynamic small business at the forefront of innovation, INflow boasts extensive expertise in Network Modernization, Cybersecurity, and Data Modernization in support of Joint Force Mission Operations.

Our reach extends to over 20 states, serving prestigious federal government clients including the United States Navy (USN), United States Marine Corps (USMC), and Joint Forces.

In our quest to simplify the customer experience, we embrace a collaborative approach, guided by our leadership's transparent communication and unwavering commitment to integrity.

Our customers value partnering with INflow for our agility, passion, and integrity.

Fueling INflow's continuous evolution is our voracious appetite for researching and integrating AI / ML technologies. We are committed to empowering our employees and customers with these emerging tools, enhancing their ability to effectively integrate these technologies into their workflows.

This not only improves their operational efficiency but also deepens their understanding of AI / ML's transformative potential.

As we progress, our focus remains steadfast on developing our people so they can lead our customers into the future of mission systems and operations, adeptly navigating the ever-evolving landscape of the Department of Defense with innovative solutions and strategic insights.

Citizenship Requirements

INflow Federal is a defense contractor. Due to legal requirements, candidates must be US Citizens to be considered for employment.

Other Notes

Some travel may be required : Must have valid driver's license and transportation. This is subject to change at the direction of the customer.

Other :

Candidate must have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Must have willingness to perform duties not listed in the job description as required by INflow and our customer.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Diversity and Inclusion

INflow provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This commitment applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Job applicants and employees are evaluated solely on job-related qualifications and experience.

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