Intrepid sets the standard for delivering excellence in the federal marketplace and is known for treating employees like family. We provide our employees with a challenging and supportive work environment, paired with a competitive salary and an industry-leading 401k contribution. We are looking for a CloudOps Lead (AWS / Windows / Linux)-REMOTE to join our team to support the FM&C infrastructure team assisting multiple ASA-FM&C cloud systems involving Microsoft, Linux, and various cloud native services hosted in AWS. This position is remote but the candidate must live in the National Capital Region.

Your day-to-day work will include:

• Creating, maintaining, and monitoring AWS accounts in the cARMY environment.
• Providing cloud and administrative support to system implementation teams and coordinates higher level changes across cARMY teams.
• Providing consistent and reliable cloud ops support.
• Oversight of the team, technical direction, and will report on all infrastructure activities to the customer and stakeholders.
• Supporting system deployments to multipls environments (DEV, TEST, PROD, and more)
• Using Terraform or CloudFormation scripts to manage cloud infrastructure for each system.
• TTP (Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures) Documentation for work in cARMY Confluence
• Maintaining high level architecture diagrams and documentation for systems in cARMY
• Tracking infrastructure change requests for FM&C cloud systems in cARMY Jira
• Working with Cybersecurity team to document and maintain security requirements.
• Using system dashboards to visualize system health and performance using CloudWatch Logs
• Setup and maintaining a Daily Infrastructure Standup Meeting
• Setup and managing a scrum or kanban board for tracking Infrastructure work.
• Monthly Infrastructure overview / status
• Cloud spends tracking, optimization, and reporting.

At a minimum you should have:

• Must live in the National Capital Region.
• 10+ years of hands on CloudOps / DevSecOps / IT Administration technical experience
• 5+ years Amazon Web Services (AWS) proficiency: ECS (Fargate) or EKS, Lambda, S3, RDS, State Machines / Step Functions, EventBridge, CloudWatch, IAM, Developer Tools (Code Commit, Code Build, Code Deploy, Code Pipeline)
• 5+ years’ experience with containerization and orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes
• 5+ years’ experience creating/maintaining CI/CD pipelines: Building, Testing, and Deploying
• 5+ years’ experience with IaC (Infrastructure as Code): Terraform
• Experience with deploying/maintaining Microsoft based applications (.NET, IIS, SQL Server)
• Experience with deploying/maintaining Linux based applications (RHEL, Apache, HAProxy, PostreSQL)
• Experience with an API Gateway (such as Kong, Tyk, Apigee, etc)
• Experience deploying/maintaining some or all the following application types: Angular, Node.js, Java (Spring Boot)
• Understanding of various authentication methods: PKI, OAuth, LDAP, SAML, etc
• Understanding of TLS/SSL including PKI Certificates (CAC, PIV, etc.)
• Understanding of high availability and scalability techniques at the app, API, and data tiers including concepts such as sharding.
• Currently possesses or can obtain required certifications within 2 months of employment: CompTIA Security+ and CompTIA Linux+ (or other approved Computing Environment certification)
• Experience with Agile projects and development including Agile tools such as JIRA.
• Proficiency with Windows Operating Systems
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office toolset (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently (as if on an island) with clients, but also be a consummate team player.
• Active SECRET clearance.

You will be highly desirable if you have:

• Familiarity with DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) information security requirements, standards, and best practices
• Knowledge/expertise in DOD Cybersecurity Policy DoDI 8500.01
• Experience deploying applications in DoD or other accredited federal environments that require IA certification and accreditation to deploy.
• Experience with securing sensitive data (including security marking standards such as DoD Banner Lines or ISM)
• Ability to rapidly code proof of concepts to help with analysis of alternatives (should be a person who can code in mixed environments) and prove out ideas.

**This job description is subject to change at any time.

Work Type: Work from Anywhere (WFA)
Estimated Salary Range: $115,000 - $145,000

The provided salary range serves as a broad reference. However, Intrepid takes various factors into account when establishing base salary offers, including the position's scope and responsibilities, as well as the candidate's experience, education, skills, and prevailing market conditions.

Work/Life at Intrepid

Wondering what it's like to work here? Let us give you a glimpse of our exceptional workplace culture.

Our employees have consistently nominated us for the Best Places to Work award and we take pride in our family-like environment, remarkable benefits, and go-the-extra-mile attitude.

The Hours

We sincerely value work-life balance. Our flexible-hours policy allows you to balance extra time during significant projects with days that are lighter. Moreover, we offer generous accrual of paid personal leave that doesn’t lose its value (no use it or lose it here!) as well as 11 paid holidays per year.

The Benefits

Our benefits are renowned, starting with our outstanding 401k program. No match required! We contribute 14% of your bi-weekly pay to your account regardless of your contribution. With our low-fee index funds from Fidelity, your retirement savings will grow substantially. Plus, your professional financial advisors are already covered!

Our top-notch health insurance plan through Blue Cross Blue Shield includes low deductibles ($200/year) and is mostly covered by Intrepid, or you can choose a high-deductible plan with an eligible HSA, the choice is yours! We also provide complimentary life insurance, affordable dental, vision, disability, critical illness, and pet insurance. Additionally, you can set aside pre-tax dollars for medical and dependent care expenses through an FSA. We even offer a $1000 scholarship for newborn or adopted children, as well as those enrolled in higher education.

The Perks

Enjoy typical perks like corporate discounts as well as unique experiences as an Intrepid employee. You'll be a VIP at our annual events, including the Chili Cook-Off, Thanksgiving Lunch & Lawn Games, Ice-Cream Social, Intrepig BBQ, and the grand end-of-year Christmas bash with amazing prizes! Remote workers have special virtual engagement opportunities and exclusive events so no one is left out of the fun.

Give Back

Giving back is ingrained in our values. Through our employee-managed charitable fund, the Intrepid Ideal Community Fund (ICF), we contribute tens of thousands of dollars each year to organizations that help people in need. Join us in various volunteer opportunities and help us make a difference in our communities. Our vision is to one day create ideal communities where every citizen's needs are met.

Join Us!

There's something for everyone at Intrepid. If our benefits, perks, values, and mission resonate with you, we're thrilled to meet you! Start your journey as an Intrepid employee by applying today. We can't wait to hear from you!

About Intrepid:

Intrepid is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to making employment decisions based on merit and value. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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