Cloud Systems Engineer

As a Cloud Systems Engineer at M9 Solutions, your responsibilities include automating the release and deployment processes for cloud infrastructure, developing automated pipelines, and providing consulting services for build, test, and release automation. You’ll troubleshoot incidents and outages and work on Infrastructure as Code using tools like Terraform and Ansible. Your role is crucial in ensuring the efficient operation of the DevOps platforms and maintaining a continuous security-updated environment.

To qualify for the Cloud Systems Engineer position at M9 Solutions, you need an active TS/SCI security clearance and ideally a Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or information technology. You should also have 4+ years of direct experience and hold a Security+ certification or be able to obtain it within three months of hiring. Familiarity with scripting languages and experience with configuration management tools like Ansible or Terraform are also essential.

Currently, the Cloud Systems Engineer position at M9 Solutions is based in San Diego, CA, specifically for a government contract. While M9 Solutions values flexibility and innovative work setups, this role requires proximity to the client and on-site collaboration. Therefore, it may not offer remote work options.

As a Cloud Systems Engineer at M9 Solutions, you'll engage with several cutting-edge technologies, including automated deployment tools like Terraform and Ansible. You will also work extensively with Azure or AWS cloud platforms, scripting languages such as PowerShell and Bash, and be part of a culture focused on security and continuous improvement.

At M9 Solutions, the culture is vibrant and collaborative, emphasizing fun, teamwork, and innovation. As a Cloud Systems Engineer, you'll be joining a team that values diverse perspectives and encourages learning and growth. M9 Solutions prides itself on continuous improvement and the belief that work should be rewarding and exciting, allowing you to thrive in your role.

When answering this question, focus on specific projects where you've used IaC tools like Terraform or CloudFormation. Discuss how you've automated infrastructure deployment, the challenges faced, and how you overcame them, emphasizing your contributions to scalability and efficiency in previous roles.

In your response, outline your systematic approach to troubleshooting. Explain how you identify the problem, analyze logs, and use monitoring tools. Provide examples of past incidents you've resolved, highlighting your proactive measures and collaboration with teams to avoid similar issues in the future.

Share your experience with scripting languages like PowerShell or Bash. Provide concrete examples of tasks you've automated using scripts, explaining the impact on efficiency and accuracy. Highlight your adaptability and willingness to learn new languages if needed for the role.

When answering this, detail the scope of the migration, the technologies used, and the specific steps you took. Emphasize your role in planning, executing, and post-migration testing, as well as any performance improvements achieved and how you collaborated with cross-functional teams.

Discuss your understanding of compliance standards and best practices relevant to the federal sector. Explain how you've implemented security measures such as access controls, data encryption, and regular audits in previous environments, and your commitment to staying updated with evolving security protocols.

Share a specific scenario where you identified a repetitive task and the process you followed to automate it. Discuss the tools used and the outcomes, such as time saved or errors reduced, and how it positively impacted your team’s productivity.

In your answer, discuss lean methodologies, continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD), and the significance of a blameless post-mortem culture. Share how these principles have influenced your past projects and improved team communication and efficiency.

Highlight your strategies for continuous learning, such as online courses, certifications, participating in tech communities, attending conferences, and reading industry publications. Discuss how this dedication to learning has positively impacted your work performance and project contributions.

Explain the metrics and monitoring tools you employ to evaluate cloud performance. Discuss how you analyze data to identify bottlenecks, optimize resources, and ensure availability and scalability, providing specific examples of adjustments made based on your assessment.

Talk about your approach to managing conflict through open communication, active listening, and collaboration. Share an example of a conflict you've resolved in the past, emphasizing the importance of a team-oriented mindset and mutual respect in achieving a common goal.