Cloud Engineer Project Specialist

Great Hill Solutions, LLC is part of the Seneca Nation Group (SNG) portfolio of companies. SNG is Seneca Holdings' federal government contracting business that meets mission-critical needs of federal civilian, defense, and intelligence community customers. Our portfolio comprises multiple subsidiaries that participate in the Small Business Administration 8(a) program. To learn more about SNG, visit the website and follow us on LinkedIn.

Our team of talented individuals is what makes us successful. To support our team, we provide a balanced mix of benefits and programs. Your total rewards package includes competitive pay, benefits, and perks, flexible work-life balance, professional development opportunities, and performance and recognition programs. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability, voluntary benefit programs (critical illness, hospital, and accident), health savings and flexible spending accounts, and retirement 401K plan. One of our fundamental principles is to offer competitive health and welfare benefits to our team members, providing coverage and care for you and your family. Full-time employees working at least 30 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefits and paid leave programs. We pride ourselves on our collaborative work environment and culture, which embraces our mission of providing financial and non-financial benefits back to the members of the Seneca Nation.

Great Hill is seeking a Cloud Engineer Project Specialist who will be responsible for managing and overseeing various cloud-related projects within a federal agency. This role requires a highly organized and proactive individual who can lead project discussions, develop and track project plans, and ensure successful project execution. The project specialist will work closely with stakeholders to ensure that all project activities align with established procedures and best practices. The ideal candidate is one seeking exposure to cloud engineering/architecture with a goal to become a Cloud Engineer.

Roles and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead and drive project discussions and activities with minimal oversight.
• Develop and modify project plans and track their progress.
• Clearly communicate project goals to team members to ensure everyone understands their roles and responsibilities.
• Track and manage project-related action items.
• Conduct scrums to report on team tasks, update tasks, and track progress within Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud Platform.
• Identify and resolve issues and risks by working closely with stakeholders.
• Create and update deliverables utilizing Office365 tools, including reports and presentations for program leadership, clients, and other stakeholders.
• Document stakeholder feedback on project activities and deliverables.
• Ensure that project activities and communications align with established procedures and best practices.
• Chair and conduct meetings with team members and stakeholders to ensure projects and efforts remain aligned and on track.
• Provide a Project Level Weekly Status Report, including a qualitative and quantitative description of the work accomplished during the week.
• Comply with agency project documentation requirements, including requirements for strategic and tactical operating, reporting, and scheduling requirements.

Basic Qualifications:

• 1-3 Years of experience in cloud operations, administration, and/or engineering.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with minimal supervision.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall.
• Ability to develop and maintain comprehensive project management plans detailing schedules, milestones, resource requirements, and risk management strategies
• Basic understanding of cloud technologies, including AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and lead project teams with minimal oversight.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and mitigate risks.
• Proficiency in using project management tools such as Microsoft Project, ServiceNow, or JIRA.
• Experience with Office365 tools, including SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrive.
• ITIL, or cloud certification (AWS CCP, Azure Fundamentals, etc.), if fewer than 3 years of experience 
• Proven experience managing Agile/Scrum projects, particularly involving infrastructure or applications in cloud.
• Active Top-Secret Clearance 

Desired Skills:

• Experience utilizing Cisco equipment/platforms.
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or equivalent Agile certification.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and cloud migration.
• 3 years of project experience in federal IT or highly regulated environments.
• ServiceNow, cloud service catalogs, license tracking, or cloud migration.
• Experience producing management level reports, overseeing project progress.
• PMP, or an alternate project management certification