Cloud Efficiency & Optimization/Integration Engineer III

Overview:

Cloud Efficiency & Optimization/Integration Engineer III

Remote | US Based | 5% Possible Travel to Baltimore, MD/McLean, VA

US Citizenship or Permanent US Resident - Clearable; Ability to obtain a Public Trust Required

Must have continuously resided in the U.S. over the last three (3) years

Summary
Our client provides reliable, effective, and innovative technology solutions that advance federal, state, local, and nonprofit missions. Their technologists and consultants are passionate about solving complex challenges that impact millions of lives. Also, our client takes a Mindful Modernization approach in delivering our application modernization, grants management systems, government data analytics, and advisory services. Mindful Modernization is our client's way of delivering mission impact by aligning our government customers’ strategic objectives to measurable outcomes through people, processes, and technology.

Responsibilities

Our client is seeking a Senior Cloud Efficiency & Optimization Integration Engineer to join their team! This role will be responsible for enhancing the performance and efficiency of the integration services for the government agency's public-facing Marketplace hosted on an AWS cloud infrastructure, consisting of a complex integration of about 35 different systems.
This role requires an expert who will analyze, plan, design, and implement a structural framework that aligns IT strategies with the agency's mission and goals. The engineer will ensure that systems are designed / enhanced to support current and future requirements, adhering to standards for open systems architecture and compliance with agency enterprise architecture.

This position will involve collaborating with multiple vendors to optimize the integration of over 70 web services (APIs) and applications, ensuring seamless operations and maximum efficiency.

• Integration Strategy and Planning:
  • Develop and execute integration strategies that align with the agency’s mission and cloud infrastructure goals
  • Analyze and design cloud architecture to support the integration of services and applications
  • Establish system information requirements in collaboration with information engineers to ensure smooth integration
• System Integration and Optimization:
  • Lead the integration of new services, applications, and APIs into the existing AWS infrastructure, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards and cloud best practices
  • Evaluate and troubleshoot workflow and organizational issues, proposing corrective actions to optimize performance and efficiency
  • Optimize cloud resource utilization in AWS (and Azure where applicable) to ensure cost-effective performance, scalability, and security
  • Automate repetitive tasks using AWS Lambda, CloudFormation, and other automation tools to streamline deployments, monitoring, and infrastructure changes
  • Monitor system performance metrics and recommend improvements to optimize cloud-based systems
• Collaboration with Stakeholders:
  • Collaborate with internal teams, cloud architects, developers, and third-party vendors to ensure the seamless integration of over 70 web services (APIs) and applications
  • Work with vendor teams to ensure successful integration of their services into the Marketplace, meeting both technical and performance requirements
  • Facilitate cross-functional communication among various stakeholders, including vendors and internal teams, to ensure alignment on project objectives
  • Work with project managers to align cloud initiatives with overall project goals and timelines
• Security, Compliance, and Standards:
  • Conduct security assessments to ensure compliance with agency, industry, and federal standards, including IAM, VPC security groups, and encryption protocols
  • Collaborate with the security team to maintain compliance with security policies, data governance standards, and industry best practices
  • Ensure that integration solutions align with open systems architecture standards and cloud security best practices
• Continuous Improvement and Change Management:
  • Lead change management efforts to ensure the successful adoption of new cloud technologies and integration processes
  • Conduct periodic reviews of cloud architecture and integration processes, implementing improvements to support future cloud capabilities and service expansions
  • Identify and evaluate emerging technologies that could enhance integration capabilities, ensuring the agency’s systems remain scalable and adaptable
• Documentation and Reporting:
  • Document architectural designs, processes, and integration methodologies for future reference and compliance
  • Prepare and deliver presentations on system performance, optimization efforts, and integration strategies to stakeholders
  • Create detailed reports on system performance, optimization efforts, and vendor contributions, highlighting areas for improvement and success
• Leadership and Training:
  • Provide technical leadership in architecture design discussions and decisions, ensuring best practices are followed for integration and cloud optimization
  • Develop training materials and provide guidance to junior engineers and team members on integration processes, cloud technologies, and optimization strategies
• Strategic Planning and Resource Management:
  • Participate in strategic planning for the future cloud capabilities and service expansions to ensure the agency’s infrastructure meets evolving needs
  • Assist in resource allocation and budget planning for cloud-related initiatives, ensuring efficient use of resources while optimizing cost-effectiveness

Requirements

• A minimum of 7+ years of relevant job experience is required
• 14+ years of overall IT experience is required
• Cloud architecture design (AWS, Azure) experience
• Data analysis and performance monitoring experience
• Vendor management and collaboration experience
• System integration and troubleshooting experience 
• Compliance with open systems standards experience
• Documentation of architectural designs and processes experience
• Workflow analysis and optimization experience
• Security assessment and risk management experience
• Project management principles experience
• Resource allocation and budget/cost management (including Cloud Expenditure) experience
• Emerging technology evaluation experience
• API integration and management experience
• Technical training and mentoring experience
• Communication with stakeholders and teams experience
• Strategic planning for cloud initiatives experience

Preferred Requirements

• Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools
• Knowledge of machine learning applications in cloud environments
• Experience in government contracting environments
• Understanding of child welfare and compliance standards related to the project
• Experience with Agile methodologies
• Familiarity with disaster recovery and business continuity planning

Education/Certification Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field is required
• Must have the listed below certifications currently active to be considered for this position: 
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
  • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) or similar cloud security certifications

Clearance Requirements

• Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Applicants must be able to pass an enhanced background check if needed.