Cloud Infrastructure Specialist

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Cloud Infrastructure Specialist to join our team at Leidos. As a key member of our DevOps team, you will play a crucial role in optimizing our software development and deployment processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) solutions using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation to automate provisioning and configuration of cloud resources.
• Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) to ensure scalability, high availability, and cost efficiency.
• Implement and enforce best practices for security, compliance, and performance optimization within cloud environments.

Continuous Integration and Deployment (CI/CD)

• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to enable automated build, test, and deployment of applications across development, staging, and production environments.
• Integrate automated testing and monitoring tools into CI/CD pipelines to ensure quality and performance of applications.
• Facilitate seamless deployment and rollback strategies, minimizing downtime and disruptions.

Monitoring, Logging, and Incident Response

• Establish monitoring and logging frameworks to proactively monitor system performance, health, and security of cloud-based applications and infrastructure.
• Configure alerting mechanisms and dashboards (e.g., ELK stack, Prometheus, Grafana) to track key metrics and troubleshoot issues in real-time.
• Collaborate with teams to develop incident response plans and procedures, ensuring rapid resolution and post-incident analysis.

Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing

• Work closely with development, operations, and security teams to foster a DevOps culture of collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members on DevOps practices, tools, and cloud technologies.
• Contribute to the development of documentation, guidelines, and best practices to standardize processes and facilitate knowledge sharing.

Performance Optimization and Cost Management

• Identify opportunities for performance optimization, scalability improvements, and cost reduction in cloud infrastructure and applications.
• Conduct regular audits and assessments to optimize resource utilization, eliminate inefficiencies, and forecast future capacity requirements.
• Implement strategies for budget management, cost monitoring, and optimization in collaboration with finance and procurement teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. Master's degree or relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert) preferred.
• Proven experience (minimum 5 years) in DevOps roles with a focus on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Strong proficiency in infrastructure as code (IaC) tools and configuration management (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Chef, Puppet).
• Expertise in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or CircleCI.
• Experience with container orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker Swarm) and microservices architecture.
• Solid understanding of networking, security principles, and best practices in cloud environments.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex issues across multiple layers of the technology stack.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.

Benefits

• Opportunities for professional growth and career development in a dynamic and innovative organization.
• Collaborative and inclusive company culture focused on teamwork and continuous learning.