Active TS/SCI is a must - this effort is on Site 
All qualified candidates will be responded to in 24 hrs or less.
Employment type: Full Time w-2 or C2C or 1099. 
Rate: open to Negotiation

Principal Platform Engineer / Cloud Architect to ensure the successful delivery of a Private Cloud Infrastructure 
will be supporting the program as a Sr. technical contributor within a multi-disciplined team through our system modernization efforts to address cloud resource optimization, focusing on the program’s cost model savings initiative. Additionally, in this role you will serve as a member of the Architecture team working closely with Program and Customer Management teams to streamline schedules, Monitor ICITE efficiencies, create and review related design documentation for the program.

Prefer:  Knowledge of migrating applications and data to the cloud. • Experience with containerization and orchestration: Familiarity with technologies like Docker and Kubernetes. • Experience with database administration: Knowledge of database systems and their deployment in the cloud. • Programming and Scripting: Proficiency in languages like Python, Java, or other scripting languages. • MBSE Experience

What You Will Do:
• You will leverage company and industry best practices and capabilities to assist with deployment, implementation, modernization, and support of DevOps solutions.
• You will support Financial Management & Analysis of the system through:
o Monitoring and analyzing AWS cloud spending across accounts and services
o Implementing and maintaining cloud cost management tools and dashboard / alarms
o Maintaining the cloud cost forecast for the fiscal year and support forecasting future cloud expenses
o Monitoring ICITE Efficiency Metrics. Manage annual exception requests.
• You will provide Technical Optimization of the system through:
o Identifying and facilitating execution of cost-savings opportunities through resource optimization
o Optimizing instance sizing, Reserved Instance purchases, and compute savings plans
o Establishing and documenting cost optimization / best practices
o Identifying and eliminating unused or underutilized resources
• You will Provide Stakeholder Management by:
o Collaboration with component architects and chief architects to design cost-efficient solutions
o Interfacing with program leadership on cost optimization strategies and reporting
o Act as a Liaison to AWS TAMs to facilitate AWS support to program cost optimization efforts
o Coordination with SETAs relative to cloud cost and ICITE related activities, including quarterly RI purchase recommendations
Qualifications You Must Have:
• Typically requires bachelor’s degree in science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and ten (10) years of systems engineering experience.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued TS/SCI clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Deep understanding of cloud technologies and services: Familiarity AWS
• Cloud Architecture and Design: Experience in designing and implementing cloud solutions, including network architecture, security, and high availability.
• Cloud Management and Monitoring: Experience in managing and monitoring cloud environments, including resource utilization, performance, and security.
• Cloud Security and Compliance: Knowledge of security best practices and compliance regulations.
• Experience with DevOps practices: Understanding of automation, infrastructure as code, and other DevOps principles.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills: Ability to troubleshoot issues and optimize cloud solutions.
• Communication and collaboration skills: Ability to work effectively with stakeholders and explain complex technical concepts.
• Requires current CompTIA Sec+ (or equivalent) Certification

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