Hybrid Cloud Engineer

Hybrid Cloud Engineer
Schriever SFB
Colorado Springs, Colorado

HX5 is an award-winning provider of engineering, research and development, and technical services to clients such as NASA and the Department of Defense. Founded in 2004, HX5 is a fast-growing veteran- and woman-owned company with locations nationwide.

HX5 is currently seeking a Hybrid Cloud Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract at Schriever Air Force Base in Colorado.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Architect, deploy, and automate cloud environments, with a strong emphasis on hybrid cloud strategies.
• Capable of supporting program requirements through open-source scripting (Python, Java)
• Develop automation tools and scripts for provisioning, configuration management, and deployment processes using technologies such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
• Establish and maintain monitoring, logging, and alerting frameworks to ensure system reliability.
• Diagnose and resolve complex cloud-related technical issues.
• Recommend functional approaches for new applications and services.
• Provide input on enhancements to existing cloud products and features.

The successful candidate will:

• Have DoD cybersecurity experience
• Be familiar with DoD Accreditation Processes.
• Be familiar working in a SCIF environment.

• Work well with customer solutions and architects.

Salary Information: This position is expected to pay $100,000 - $140,000 annually; depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.

Education and Experience:

• Must have 5, or more, years of direct experience in cloud engineering
• Must have, or obtain within 60 days of hire, a current IAT Level II Certification (ie Security+)
• Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance
• Must be able to obtain an active DoD Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility

Desired Requirements:

• Have experience with AWS GovCloud
• Have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering
• Have experience with containerization technologies and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
• Have experience with Azure.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position requiring 40 hours per week and offers a flexible work schedule Monday through Friday during core business hours.

Other Position Requirements:

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position.
• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain the required level of clearance.
• Must be able to travel, including air travel.
• Must have a valid Driver's License.

HX5 offers a competitive salary and benefits package to include:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401(k) plan with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Identity Protection
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter/Transit Spending Accounts
• Group Legal Coverage Options
• Pet Insurance

HX5, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

HX5, LLC is a Drug Free Workplace Employer.

ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE:
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, pleasecall (850) 362-6551.

CJ