Cloud Engineer (TS/SCI)

As a Cloud Engineer at VivSoft, your key responsibilities include designing, building, and maintaining cloud-native applications using tools like Kubernetes and Docker, implementing CI/CD pipelines for efficient deployment, and collaborating with other engineering teams to create secure applications. You'll also be writing and managing application code in various programming languages, ensuring that our solutions are scalable, maintainable, and comply with DoD security standards.

To apply for the Cloud Engineer position at VivSoft, candidates are required to hold a TS/SCI security clearance. Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and familiarity with CI/CD environments are essential, along with proficiency in at least two programming languages such as Python, Java, or C#. Having knowledge of cloud computing platforms like AWS or Azure and understanding microservice architectures will further strengthen your application.

VivSoft places great emphasis on security, particularly in our Cloud Engineer role. Engineers are responsible for adhering to the NIST Risk Management Framework and DoD security standards while designing cloud applications. By implementing robust testing strategies, collaborating closely with Cybersecurity Engineers, and utilizing CI/CD practices, our teams work diligently to ensure that our solutions are not only functional but also secure.

For the Cloud Engineer role at VivSoft, proficiency in at least two programming languages is required. Candidates should be well-versed in any combination of Python, Java, C#, JavaScript, TypeScript, Ruby, or Go. These languages are crucial for writing and maintaining application code that underpins our cloud solutions.

A typical day for a Cloud Engineer at VivSoft involves collaboration with various teams to design and implement cloud solutions, writing and reviewing code, participating in meetings to discuss project updates, and ensuring that CI/CD pipelines run smoothly. Additionally, you’ll engage in testing and troubleshooting, ensuring that the applications are optimized and secure, all while being part of a supportive and innovative team environment.

In discussing your experience with Kubernetes, outline specific projects where you deployed applications using this tool. Highlight your familiarity with Kubernetes architecture, how you managed container orchestration, and any challenges faced during the implementation. Emphasize your contributions to ensuring seamless scaling and reliability of cloud applications.

When asked about CI/CD strategies, discuss tools you’ve used (like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CircleCI) and how you automated testing and deployment processes. Explain how these practices reduced manual errors and improved overall development efficiency, as well as your role in implementing these strategies within past teams.

This is a chance to showcase your familiarity with cloud platforms. Talk about specific services you've utilized (like EC2, S3, Azure Functions, or GCP's App Engine), your experience in deploying applications on these platforms, and any integration with other tools. Provide examples of how you leveraged these platforms’ features to optimize performance and security.

When responding, highlight specific testing methodologies you've used, such as unit testing, integration testing, and end-to-end testing. Mention the tools you prefer (like JUnit for Java or PyTest for Python), and provide examples of how these practices helped catch potential issues early in the development lifecycle.

Discuss your approach to incorporating security during the development process. Reference compliance frameworks such as NIST and DoD standards, focusing on your experience conducting security assessments, utilizing scanning tools, and collaborating with cybersecurity professionals to implement necessary security measures.

In your response, emphasize the importance of teamwork in engineering roles. Share examples of how you've collaborated with cross-functional teams to address challenges, improve processes, or deliver solutions. Highlight any successful projects that resulted from effective communication and teamwork.

Choose a specific challenge that showcases your problem-solving skills. Outline the context, your approach to identifying the root cause, and the steps you took to resolve the issue. Emphasize the technologies used and the positive impact of your solution on your team or project.

Discuss your commitment to continuous learning through various channels, such as online courses, webinars, or tech conferences. Mention any specific resources you follow, like technical blogs or communities, and how you apply this knowledge to stay ahead in your cloud engineering practices.

When answering, focus on principles like loose coupling and high cohesion, and discuss how you ensure that microservices are independently deployable. Highlight your experience with APIs, service communication, and any strategies for managing data consistency across services.

In your response, mention specific version control systems you’ve used (like Git) and their significance in software development. Discuss how version control facilitates collaboration, helps manage code changes, and enables smoother rollbacks in case of failures. Share examples of how these tools contributed to project success.