Cloud Engineer (TS/SCI)

About the company:

VivSoft is an emerging technology company that specializes in using modern technologies to solve our clients' toughest mission challenges. We are focused on Cloud, Enterprise DevSecOps, Artificial Intelligence, and Digital Customer Experience to drive mission-enabling digital transformation. Our passion is building mission-focused, open, scalable solutions. We are a diverse team of strategists, engineers, designers, and creators experienced in building high-performance software and AI factory accelerators by embracing.

Job Summary:

Works with the Cloud Architect and Cloud/Software Engineering SMEs as well as the Cybersecurity Cloud Engineer and other Engineers to implement necessary compute and store application development to enable secure, scalable, and reliable CI/CD clouds that follow industry best practices and the DoD CIO DevSecOps Reference Design.

• Design, build, and maintain cloud-native applications using Kubernetes, Docker, and other Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) tools.
• Develop and implement Continuous Delivery and Deployment Automation pipelines to ensure smooth CI/CD processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Cloud Architects, Cybersecurity Engineers, and Software SMEs, to deliver secure and scalable cloud applications.
• Write and maintain application code in at least two programming languages such as Python, Java, C#, JavaScript, TypeScript, Ruby, or Go.
• Implement robust unit testing, integration testing, and end-to-end testing strategies to ensure high-quality applications.
• Adhere to microservice architectures, ensuring modular, maintainable, and scalable software design.
• Ensure applications comply with NIST Risk Management Framework guidelines and DoD security standards.
• Own the application lifecycle, from design and implementation to scaling, maintenance, and retirement.
• Work closely with the Operations Center help desk/onboarding teams for Tier 3 support and troubleshooting.

• Security Clearance Requirement: TS SCI
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and Open Container Initiative standards.
• Strong knowledge of Cloud Native Computing Foundation projects and tools.
• Proficiency in at least two programming languages: Python, Java, C#, JavaScript, TypeScript, Ruby, or Go.
• Expertise in Continuous Delivery and Deployment Automation within CI/CD environments.
• Experience with unit testing, integration testing, and end-to-end testing practices.
• Strong understanding of microservice architectures and cloud-native design principles.
• Solid experience in cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Familiarity with the NIST Risk Management Framework and DoD security standards.
• Excellent problem-solving and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of DoD DevSecOps Reference Architecture, RKE2, Git/GitLab/GitOps, Kustomize, ArgoCD, Flux, Ansible, Helm, Terraform, Big Bang, Version Control, SOPS, Cybersecurity vulnerability scanning (SAST and DAST)

• Experience in DoD or other federal cloud environments.
• Certifications such as Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), AWS Certified Developer, or similar cloud certifications.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and automated security integration in cloud-native environments.