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The Customer requires cloud engineering support to help design and build the new cloud enclave, perform Operations and Maintenance (O&M) tasks, evolve and enhance the cloud architecture once the build out and migration is complete, help continuously identify and mitigate system and data risks and achieve and maintain Assessment & Authorization (A&A) compliance.\nThis position will:\nWork closely with the Customer for work prioritization.\nSet up, configure, update and maintain the Customer’s AWS cloud-based enclave, in all environments including PRODUCTION.\nWork in close coordination with the cloud vendor’s Professional Services as the cloud-based enclave is initially designed and stood up.\nTake the lead, in coordination with the Customer, in implementing the new cloud-based enclave architecture as well as moving mission data into the cloud for the migration from the legacy (Windows-based) on-premises enclave.\nReach out to partners for technical details and solutions related to system implementation and security.\nExecute cloud engineering tasks to support the Customer’s information technology enterprise, as well as related tasks such as documentation, knowledge transfer, configuration management, systems security-related tasks and planning activities.\nProvide technical support and assist in the timely resolution of technical issues related to the Customer’s cloud environment and systems.\nSupport system requirements gathering and refinement as directed by the Customer, and provide technical expertise on cloud computing techniques and technologies.\nCoordinate with and participate in meetings with internal and external teams and partners.\nMonitor current, and estimate future cloud-related costs and provide recommendations to the Customer for cost-optimization strategies.\nProvide input and recommendations to Customer staff and coordinate with the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) staff as necessary to help achieve and maintain ATO for the Customer’s cloud enclave.\nProvide support for application deployments, fixes and configuration changes in the cloud environment.\nPlan and implement backup and Disaster Recovery (DR) solutions in accordance with Customer’s requirements.\nEvaluate cloud strategy and architecture and provide recommendations and roadmaps for changes to improve security, reduce cost, and streamline operations to the Customer.\nSelect appropriate cloud services to design and deploy applications based on given requirements.\nCreate functional design specifications, architectures, and render support to other cloud project deliverables.\nDesign, build and maintain high availability cloud-based IT systems.\nUse Infrastructure-as-Code principles and automation within cloud environments to reduce the risk of errors, streamline operations and facilitate repeatability.\nKeep the Customer informed of security, data integrity or technical risks.\nWork off-hours on occasion to support deployments, fixes or operations (happens rarely).\nIdentify, analyze, and resolve infrastructure vulnerabilities and application deployment issues.\nPerform O&M tasks related to Customers enclave.\nPerform cloud activities including but not limited to; Create and configure virtual private clouds (VPCs), Create EC2 instances, Create RDS instances, Create and secure AMIs that meet security requirements, Create, manage, and test Lifecycle policies for backup and DR purposes, Create public and private subnets, Create auto scaling groups, Configure load balancers, Configure security groups, Create users and groups in cloud environments, Integration with external services.\nRequired skills and demonstrated experience:\nDemonstrated experience including knowledge of Best Practices for implementing the security services provided by Amazon AWS (such as Identity Management, Secure Tokens, Cloud Watch and Cloud Monitoring).\nDemonstrated experience with knowledge of security constraints and required protections for enclave accreditation in an AWS cloud.\nDemonstrated experience making virtual machine configuration changes necessary to resolve trouble tickets or to comply with security requirements and IT best practices.\nDemonstrated experience, within the last two (2) years, setting up and maintaining an AWS-cloud based VPC.\nDemonstrated experience deploying and maintaining Windows environments in AWS.\nDemonstrated experience, within the last six (6) months, managing MS Product Suite.\nDemonstrated experience, within the last six (6) months, managing MS SQL.\nDemonstrated experience, within the last six (6) months, managing MS Server 2012/2016/2019/2022.\nDemonstrated experience, within the last six (6) months, deploying and managing log aggregation systems, such as Splunk.\nDemonstrated experience, within the last six (6) months, maintaining system accreditation.\nCertification(s):AWS Cloud Solutions Architect - Professional\n\nHighly desired, though not required, include:\nDemonstrated experience with knowledge of security constraints and required protections for enclave accreditation in an AWS cloud in the Customer’s environment.\nDemonstrated experience transitioning an on-premises enclave solution to a virtual private cloud (VPC).\nDemonstrated experience making application software and operating system configuration changes necessary to resolve trouble tickets or to comply with Customer requirements and IT best practices.\nDemonstrated experience evaluating and mitigating software security vulnerabilities.\nDemonstrated experience with continuous monitoring from a security perspective.\nDemonstrated experience obtaining Certification and Accreditation within the Customer’s environment.\nDemonstrated experience with the Customer’s unique IT infrastructure and ongoing projects.\nDemonstrated experience executing O&M tasks as necessary to support the Customer’s software and hardware infrastructure.\nDemonstrated experience understanding and implementing Multi Factor Authentication (MFA) with AWS.\nDemonstrated experiencing managing Windows services and devices. This experience should be related to managing a Windows based enterprise, such as maintaining Server ISOs and related AMIs, COTS updates, managing domain forests and group policy objects, user role-based authentication in active directory.\nDemonstrated experience managing LDAP authentication with COTS applications, load balancing and gateway services related to remote desktop service deployments.\nDemonstrated experience with troubleshooting errors utilizing Event Viewer and Splunk logging.\n__________________________________________________________________________________\nUS Citizenship:\nThis position requires US Citizenship. Verification of US Citizenship to meet federal government security requirements will be confirmed.\nSecurity Clearance:\nThe successful candidate must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret Security Clearance with a Full Scope Polygraph.\nClearance Verification: This position requires successful verification of the stated security clearance to meet federal government customer requirements. You will be asked to provide clearance verification information prior to an offer of employment.\nTravel:\nThis position is expected to be onsite. The position will be located within the Washington Metropolitan Area (WMA). Local travel/POV will be on an as needed basis, within the local place of performance.\nJoin J5 Consulting and Grow Your Cybersecurity Career\nAt J5, we’re a team of innovators protecting organizations from evolving cyber threats. With 18+ years of success in government and commercial sectors, we offer meaningful opportunities to grow your career.\nEnjoy comprehensive benefits, including:\n100% employer-paid health coverage\na 6% 401(k) match\nPTO\ntuition reimbursement\nbonuses\nprofessional development, and more.\nReady to make an impact? 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