Job Title: Cloud Systems Engineer
Location: Reston, VA (Onsite)
Clearance Requirement: Active TS/SCI
Join Plus3 IT Systems! We are at the forefront of cloud computing, providing comprehensive and cutting-edge solutions across a wide array of critical domains. But we dont stop at implementing technology; we are trusted advisors, delivering expert analysis to fully understand our clients unique challenges and objectives. Our passion is all about empowering our customers to reach their strategic goals. This mission is fueled by our exceptional teams of innovative technology practitioners, who bring deep technical skills and an unwavering commitment to excellence. At Plus3 IT, we foster agile, collaborative processes, working hand-in-hand with our clients to ensure transparency, flexibility, and ultimately, their success in the cloud.
We are adding a skilled Cloud Engineer to our team to support mission-critical applications hosted in a hybrid cloud environment. This role ensures the continuous operation, maintenance, and security of a portfolio of applications by combining expertise in Linux systems administration, DevOps/Infrastructure as Code (IaC) implementation, and system support.
What Youll Do:
Maintain the underlying AWS and OpenShift hybrid cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability, performance, and scalability for mission-critical applications.Provide comprehensive Linux systems administration across the entire system lifecycle, including provisioning, monitoring, configuration management, and security patching.Implement DevOps and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles to facilitate a robust CI/CD pipeline and consistent system deployments.Manage integration of an IAM solution, ensuring secure user authentication, authorization, and SSO capabilities for the supported applications.Provide system support for incident resolution and tracking.QUALIFICATIONS
Education Requirements:
HS Diploma/GED + 14 years, Associates +12 years, Bachelors + 10 years, Masters + 8 years, or PhD + 6 years of experienceMinimum Requirements:
Active TS/SCIPreferred Skills:
Expertise with AWS services (i.e., EC2, ElastiCache, RDS)Experience navigating PostgreSQL databases using the command line (CLI) or pgAdminFamiliarity with security assessment activities (i.e, STIGs and STPs)Ability to troubleshoot user and system issues, managing tickets, and report findings to enterprise operations and managementProven ability to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and communicate technical information clearly to non-technical usersWhat Youll Love About Plus3:
Flexible Paid Vacation11 Paid Holidays401(k) with company match100% Employer paid Health, Dental, and Vision for employeesProfessional Development/Tuition Assistance programWhat Youll Bring to Plus3:
A passion for working on cutting-edge, high-profile projects and a drive for delivering solutionsAn insatiable curiosity: you ask why, proactively exploring and sharing ideasA love for learning new technologies and sharing them with your teamA keen interest in utilizing Cloud-based and Open Source tools for problem-solvingStrong verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration with customers, vendors, and engineering teams to solve complex business problemsEEO: At Plus3 IT Systems, we believe our success is driven by the contributions of every employee. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we make employment decisions based solely on an individuals qualifications, skills and merit, and without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact hr@plus3it.com.
Target Salary Range: $115,000 - $140,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individuals experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Compensation may be able to fall outside of the target range depending on contract considerations.
Benefits: Plus3 IT Systems offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including Employer-paid health, dental, vision, life, short/long term disability, contribution to health savings account, 401(k) matching, parental leave, flexible paid vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.plus3it.com/work-here.
Application Duration: The anticipated duration for applications is 30 days from the date of posting. Please note that this timeframe is subject to changeit may be extended or shortenedbased on business requirements and the availability of qualified applicants.
Position: This is a full-time position and work days are Monday through Friday. Specific work hours are established with Team Lead. Work location may vary, including onsite requirements which are outlined in the requirements and confirmed with Team Lead.
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