Cloud Engineer III

Job Title: Cloud Engineer (SEIII)
Clearance Required: U.S. Citizen, Public Trust
Work Location: Remote/Silver Spring, MD

Alpha Omega is seeking a qualified Cloud Engineer. The Cloud Engineering & Web Solutions Architect defines and develops custom modules as well as deploy system tools and features to create/package integration from proposal to product. Document features, modules, requirements, and the risks of each project-based initiative and assist in the design and implementation of system architecture and interface control using requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• 4 - 6 years of relevant experience.
• Cloud based design, definition and development custom modules, features, and package integration from proposal to product.
• Write efficient code and maintain code quality, organization, documentation, and automatization.
• Document features, modules, requirements, and the risks of each Cloud based initiative.
• Develops FEDRAMP-certified architecture solutions and evaluates alternatives for private, public and hybrid cloud models, including IaaS, PaaS, and other cloud services.
• Work with IT security staff and communications professionals to meet yearly web certifications and implement security updates as required.
• Troubleshooting and debugging applications
• Research and recommend cloud architecture that will enhance internal tools, and systems.
• Provide optimization and best practices utilizing AWS tools.
• Develop, document and implement cloud solutions to ensure application high availability in both hybrid on-premises cloud and fully cloud hosted applications to provide an always on experience.
• Acts as a subject matter expert for cloud end-to-end architecture, including current and future providers, networking, provisioning, and management.
• Provide implementation guidance/support to the customer throughout the project life cycle.
• Operate and maintain EC2 instances, production ECS clusters, and additional AWS services such as RDS, Lambda, S3, EFS, Glue, Athena, and Sagemaker.

Required Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering or related field

Experience/Skills:

• Prior Experience with AWS Cloud
• In-depth working knowledge of FEDRAMP and extensive experience applying best practices for building/deploying secure and reliable services and applications on FEDRAMP-compliant Cloud platforms.
• Must possess in-depth understanding of networking principles and technologies and cloud security practices.
• Knowledge of Cloud Architecture patterns and strategies (including IaaS, PaaS, Security, Compute, Storage and networking.
• Prior experience with web systems such as WordPress in a clustered environment.
• Experience using coding languages such as Perl, Java, PowerShell, PHP, Ruby, Python, etc.
• Understanding of load balancing, geo-redundancy, CDN, and VPN technologies.
• Good understanding of database architecture and query optimization.
• Ability to evolve technologies.
• Must possess experience and understanding of government contracting.
• Strong and effective verbal and communications skills
• Exceptional organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• N/A

Certification(s):

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional

Salary and Benefit Information:

The likely salary range for this position is $107,319 - $170,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position and could fall outside of this range.

Application Deadline: 5/11/2025

Joining the Alpha Omega team entitles you to participate in all retirement benefits, plans of deferred compensation, health and insurance benefits, and other such benefits as set forth in the company’s policy and benefits manuals. See below, to name a few:

• PTO including paid parental, military, and bereavement leave
• Eleven (11) paid Federal holidays, five of which are floating holidays (as designated by the company’s holiday schedule each year)
• Health and Dental Insurance (including 100% employer paid premiums for employee coverage under the HDHP health plan)
• Life Insurance, STD/LTD term disability coverage, with employer paid premiums
• 401 (k) plan with a match that is 100% vested after you complete two years of service
• FSA/DFSA/HSA flexible benefit plans
• Annual Tuition & Professional Development Reimbursement benefit

We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Culture and Values:

Alpha Omega's Core Values are (H) harmony, (E) engagement, (A) accountability, (R) resourcefulness, and (T) tenacity - collectively they are an acrostic reminder of the values that guide the work we do. We have H.E.A.R.T.!

We foster a culture that recognizes and rewards hard work. Our H.E.A.R.T. program invites colleagues and managers from across the organization to recognize each other for living out our core values. Spotlighted employees enjoy a detailed nomination about their core-values-aligned actions which are then shared with their manager.

Our Company:

Alpha Omega is an award-winning Federal IT Solutions provider. Since our inception in 2016, we have grown our revenues to $140 million and our employee population to almost 500 people located across the U.S.

At the heart of Alpha Omega’s mission lies a comprehensive approach to addressing the most critical domains shaping our world today. Through strategic partnerships and cutting-edge technology, the company is committed to delivering mission-enabling solutions that transcend boundaries and propel progress in key areas. We deliver mission-focused solutions in our domain areas of national security, foreign affairs and climate science leveraging our expertise in cybersecurity, data and AI, and digital modernization.

Our consistent growth has fostered a series of accolades including Inc. 5000 and Washington Technology’s Fast 50 awards for five consecutive years, Virginia Business Best Places to Work seven years in a row, and USA Today and Washington Post Top Workplaces.

Alpha Omega places significant emphasis on bolstering national security efforts in collaboration with key government agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Through our National Security domain, we provide innovative solutions and strategic partnerships, the company is committed to safeguarding America’s safety and prosperity. From implementing advanced cybersecurity protocols to strengthening critical infrastructure resilience, Alpha Omega’s contributions are instrumental in defending the nation against evolving threats. Furthermore, our dedication extends to protecting the interests of our service members within the Coast Guard, recognizing their integral role in the broader national security framework. This comprehensive approach underscores Alpha Omega’s unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety and security of the United States.

Climate science is integral to our national security strategy, as it provides crucial insights into environmental threats that can destabilize regions, exacerbate conflicts, and compromise vital resources essential for the safety and stability of our nation. Moreover, Alpha Omega recognizes the urgency of addressing climate change and its far-reaching implications. Through initiatives like the integration of advanced climate modeling within National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and supporting agricultural production and conservation efforts within the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the company actively contributes to the fight against climate crisis. By leveraging technology to drive sustainability and resilience, Alpha Omega underscores its commitment to preserving our planet for future generations.

In addition to its domestic endeavors, our Foreign Affairs domain is deeply engaged in navigating complex foreign affairs and promoting U.S. diplomacy on the global stage. Through collaboration with the U.S. Department of State and other international partners, the company advances national interests while fostering cooperation and mutual understanding. By leveraging technological innovation, Alpha Omega strengthens America’s position as a global leader and promotes stability in an increasingly interconnected world.

Alpha Omega Integration, LLC (Alpha Omega) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

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