Senior Cloud Developer

Overview

The Senior Cloud Developer  will serve as a technical architect and security gatekeeper for an AWS cloud hosting platform. They ensure platform readiness to intake containerized applications and develop automated pipelines to build, deploy and monitor with “security-by-design” principles

 

This position performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of Cayuse.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement cloud infrastructure for applications and migrate existing on-premises applications to the cloud.
• Analyze applications and provide recommendations for platform migration, deployment into a cloud environment, and optimization.
• Provide strategies for failure/recovery, cost optimization, and benefit analyses for cloud, cloud-agnostic, and on-premises services.
• Manage policies for cloud service usage, new technology requests, and ensure the establishment of a secure cloud environment.
• Ensure appropriate availability and uptime design for cloud services.
• Work independently to design and develop new software products or major enhancements to existing cloud software.
• Debug cloud stacks and manage cloud infrastructure.
• Platform governance by enforcing compliance frameworks following Security Assessment and Authorization (SAA).
• Maintain ATO compliance and remediation of security findings throughout the accreditation process for infrastructure, platform and application components.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree Information Technology or related field or Equivalent Experience.
• 8 years of experience.
• Container orchestration and security practices in AWS EKS.
• Container security best practices for image scanning and vulnerability remediation – Aqua Security, Nessus and ACSA experience.
• Proficient in DevSecOps practices and automation tools – GitLab and GitLab Runners expertise and proven ability to secure pipelines.
• Implement least privileged access with Zero Trust best practices.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform to automate platform services.
• Proven experience in cloud architecture and cloud service delivery models.
• Strong analytical skills to provide recommendations for cloud migration and deployment.
• Ability to manage cloud policies and ensure secure cloud environments.
• Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility.
• Must be able to pass a background check. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.

Minimum Skills Required:

• Proficient in Microsoft and Adobe toolsets, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Acrobat, etc.
• Strong understanding of software development best practices.
• Ability to recommend and implement software upgrades.
• Experience in software maintenance and testing to ensure continued functionality.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Familiarity with modern web development frameworks and libraries.
• Experience with version control systems such as Git.
• Knowledge of database management and integration.
• Understanding of web security best practices.
• Ability to document processes and code for future maintenance and upgrades.

Our Commitment to you / overview of benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance; Wellness Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
• Voluntary Life and AD&D options
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year
• Paid Time Off

 Reports to: Program Manager

 

Working Conditions

• Professional office environment.
• Ability to work on site in Washington, DC.
• Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties extended periods of time.
• Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed to meet the demands of this position.
• Must be able to establish a productive and professional workspace.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time looking at computer screen.
• May be asked to work a flexible schedule which may include holidays.
• May be asked to travel for business or professional development purposes.
• May be asked to work hours outside of normal business hours.

Other Duties: Please note this job des