Cloud Engineer 4 @ TalentWerx

Start Date: Immediate

EXPANSIA is a service-disabled veteran-owned company that empowers organizations to be mission ready now with data, people, and ecosystems. As experts in continuous-delivery methods that drive digital adoption, we are dedicated to innovation, efficiency, and technology that benefit the warfighter. EXPANSIA specializes in integration, automation, and sustainment modernization through technology-enabled delivery models, digital engineering, and cloud-ready solutions.

OVERVIEW

Full-time/Permanent Employee

Location: Hybrid in Rome, NY or Langley AFB, VA (1-2 days in SCIF per week)

As a Cloud Engineer IV you will design, build, and support cloud-native infrastructure and platform services that enable mission systems across DAF CLOUDworks environments. You will work with Kubernetes-based architectures, AWS GovCloud and Azure environments, automation tools, and platform reliability features. You will collaborate with DevSecOps, cybersecurity, and development teams to deliver secure, scalable, and mission-aligned platforms for Department of Defense workloads.

The proposed salary range for this position is $124,500-$149,650. There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility EXPANSIA allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our unique mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. Employment benefits include health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave and retirement and savings.

RESPONSIBILTIES

Engineer, deploy, and maintain Kubernetes clusters and supporting services across AWS GovCloud and Azure environments.
Automate platform provisioning, configuration management, and monitoring using Infrastructure-as-Code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
Manage identity and access control, patching, logging, and backups across multi-tenant environments.
Troubleshoot platform and infrastructure issues and ensure high availability of critical workloads.
Collaborate with mission teams and platform users to understand needs and optimize cloud-native services.
Support compliance efforts (e.g., RMF, Zero Trust Architecture, IL5+ hardening) and integrate cybersecurity requirements into platform design.
Maintain system documentation, baselines, and operational runbooks.
Participate in Agile planning and sprint execution alongside cross-functional teams.
Performs other related duties as assigned

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

Clearance: Active TS/SCI
Education and Years of Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or Similar Discipline with at least 10 years of relevant experience.

Deep experience with AWS (GovCloud/SC2S), Kubernetes (EKS or self-managed), Linux, and CI/CD tools.
Proficient in one or more scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python).
Hands-on experience with Git/GitLab, container registries, and infrastructure monitoring tools.
Strong knowledge of cloud security best practices, IAM, networking, and platform lifecycle management.
Excellent communication and troubleshooting skills, with experience supporting mission-critical systems.
Strong understanding of cloud networking, load balancing, and DNS in cloud environments.
CompTIA Cloud+ or Security +; GICSP, SSCP, or GSEC

PREFERRED ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s or other advanced degree in Information Technology or Similar Discipline
Experience with Air Force or DoD platform infrastructure environments (e.g., Platform One, Iron Bank, Big Bang).
Familiarity with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence) and DevSecOps workflows.
Certifications in one or more of the following:

AWS Certified Solutions Architect

Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), or similar certifications.

EXPANSIA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

Cloud Engineer 4

Kubernetes, AWS GovCloud

TalentWerx

Compensation Overview

RESPONSIBILTIES

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

PREFERRED ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

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