Cloud Engineer

Cloud Engineer

Location: San Diego, CA - Naval Base Pt. Loma
Work Type: Full-Time, Hybrid

Position Description:

As a Cloud Engineer for the Joint Tactical Networking Center (JTNC), you will report to the Software Solutions & Innovations Directorate (SSID) Directorate Lead and Deputy. The Cloud Engineer will support the design, implementation, operation, and maintenance of cloud-based resources and applications supporting JTNC initiatives within Amazon Web Services (AWS) environments. You will play a key role in enhancing and modernizing existing capabilities by assisting with the migration of locally hosted Docker-based workloads to AWS-hosted container environments and improving Python-based applications and automation workflows to better support evolving mission requirements.

Incorporated in 2002, The Marlin Alliance is a digital transformation company dedicated to ensuring our clients compete and win in tomorrow's digital world. We specialize in creating technical solutions that allow for seamless execution of automated business processes and the generation of governed, machine-consumable data. From strategic planning to advanced analytics and cybersecurity, our team provides cutting-edge, cross-disciplinary solutions. We are seeking motivated professionals who share our agile, solution-oriented mindset and are ready to deliver the real, practical results relied upon by our clients.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and maintain AWS cloud resources supporting JTNC applications and initiatives.

• Collaborate with project managers, developers, and stakeholders to develop scalable and efficient cloud-based solutions that support mission objectives.

• Support the deployment, operation, and maintenance of containerized applications using technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.

• Assist with the migration of locally hosted Docker-based workloads to AWS-hosted container services and support the implementation of modern cloud-native deployment practices.

• Support the enhancement and maintenance of Python-based applications, scripts, and automation workflows to improve reliability, maintainability, and operational efficiency.

• Manage daily support and maintenance activities for AWS-hosted resources and conduct long-term improvement efforts to ensure compatibility with evolving mission requirements.

• Assist in the development and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines to support secure and repeatable software deployments.

• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues related to cloud infrastructure, applications, and deployment processes.

• Implement established cybersecurity controls and support vulnerability remediation activities in accordance with DoD requirements, including system hardening and remediation of identified findings.

• Monitor cloud infrastructure utilization, performance, and availability, and provide recommendations for operational improvements.

• Create and maintain technical documentation including deployment guides, standard operating procedures, system configuration documentation, and implementation procedures.

• Communicate with team mem