Cloud Engineer

Job Family:

Engineering Operations & Planning

Travel Required:

None

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

We are currently searching for a Cloud Engineer. This role is required to work with Interested ICs and develop integrated plan and roadmap for trans-NIH VDI service. The objective is to provide support developing, implementing, securing, and supporting of a Microsoft Azure VDI environment capable of supporting a multi-IC environment with scalability for potential growth. The Microsoft Azure VDI environment is currently built using Terraform Infrastructure-as-a-Code (IaaS) and will require Terraform knowledge to support this initiative. This role will be responsible for developing, securing, and maintaining VDI environment per NIH, CIT, OCIO policy and requirements. This is a full-time opportunity located in Bethesda, MD.

• Conduct rigorous analyses and prepare findings for review.

• Implement improvements to operations.

• Work with staff on applying, extending and/or developing statistical methods to address problems identified by the staff of relevance to the project.

• Manage and troubleshoot deployments and image builds.

• Provide guidance/problem resolution for users of personal computers/Macintosh/Unix systems.

• Develop Windows scripts to create workflows; perform batch processing.

• Provide technical experience reviewing, analyzing, and modifying existing programming systems.

• Test and maintain software products to ensure strong functionality and optimization.

• Perform installation and maintenance of virtual machines.

• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to detail all steps and activities carried out for all aspects of the program data management.

• Perform system design including creation of documents, object diagrams and prototypes.

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What You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s Degree

• A minimum of TWO (2) years of experience in information sciences, computer and information systems, computer programming, data processing, computer administration, management and security, and/or a related experience.

• Certifications in Microsoft Azure AZ-100 and/or Comp Tia CASP+.

• Experience with PowerShell Scripting.

• Proficient in VMware vSphere and/or HTML5.  

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Previous experience working with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) preferred.

The annual salary range for this position is $56,000.00-$94,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Parental Leave

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance

• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Care.com annual membership

• Employee Assistance Program

• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or reg