Job Specifications
Thank you for considering IT Concepts dba Kentro, where innovation drives opportunity and collaboration leads to success. Our dynamic community of experts is fully committed to advancing our customers' missions, fostering professional growth, and making a positive impact on our communities.
By joining our supportive community, you will find that Kentro is dedicated to your personal and professional development. Together, we can drive meaningful change, spark innovation, and achieve extraordinary milestones.
Kentro is hiring an experienced Sr. Cloud & Infrastructure Engineer to support a DOC Census opportunity. Kentro will provide the Government with program management and services related to emerging technology solutions, including Enterprise Architecture (EA) and data science, application development and management support, training, and enterprise ecosystem support.
Responsibilities:
Maintains enterprise cloud infrastructure to ensure proper configuration, availability, performance, capacity, and maintenance.
Responsible for installing, configuring, administrating, supporting, and maintaining cloud-based systems and resources.
Maintains expertise in cloud infrastructure and cloud-based capabilities to enhance the scalability and efficiency of data solutions, support the development of containerized cloud-based applications, and provide O&M support for cloud-based web applications.
May be responsible for supporting Secure Cloud Architecture.
May be responsible for supporting DevSecOps Strategy.
May be responsible for supporting Infrastructure as Code efforts to optimize execution for dependency management and maximize efficiency by reducing manual reconciliation efforts.
May be responsible for supporting Security Compliance to comply with NIST 800-53 Rev 5 standards
Location: On-site in Washington DC - Department of Commerce
Requirements
Senior level: 10+ years of experience and an MA/MS degree.
Substitutions for education:
Associate's degree plus 4 years work experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree
Bachelor's degree plus 8 years work experience may be substituted for a master's degree
6 years of work experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree
12 years of work experience may be substituted for a master's degree
Desired Certifications:
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
Google Cloud: Certified Cloud Architect, Certified Security Professional
CompTIA: Security+ CE, Network+, A+
Other: ITILv4 Foundation
Preferred Skills:
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
Ability to work with teams but is self-motivated to complete projects independently.
Ability to work entirely on-site with minimal accommodation
Preferred Technical Skills:
Cloud Platforms: GCP, Microsoft Azure
Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, Terragrunt, PowerShell DSC, Ansible, YAML, JSON DevSecOps / CI/CD: Azure DevOps, GitLab, Docker, Kubernetes
Virtualization: VMware (vSphere, vSAN, NSX, Horizon, vRealize), Hyper-V
Security & Compliance: NIST 800-53, Zero Trust, STIG, CIS, Azure Sentinel, Microsoft Defender
Scripting: PowerShell, Bash, KQL, JavaScript, Regex (Splunk)
Hardware & Infrastructure: Cisco Hyperconverged, Dell Isilon, Dell Data Domain
Microsoft Stack: AD, Azure AD, DNS, Always-On AG, Certificate Services
Clearance Requirements:
Top Secret Clearance
Benefits
The Company
We believe in generating success collaboratively, enabling long-term mission success, and building trust for the next challenge. With you as our partner, let's solve challenges, think innovatively, and maximize impact. As a valued member of our team, you have the unique opportunity to work in a diverse range of technology and business career paths, all while supporting our nation and delivering innovative technology solutions. We are a close community of experts that pride ourselves on creating an environment defined by teamwork, dedication, and excellence.
We hold three ISO certifications (27001:2013, 20000-1:2011, 9001:2015), two CMMI ML 3 ratings (DEV and SVC) and CMMC Level 2 Certification.
Industry Recognition
Growth | Inc 5000's Fastest Growing Private Companies, DC Metro List Fastest Growing; Washington Business Journal: Fastest Growing Companies, Top Performing Small Technology Companies in Greater D.C.
Culture | Northern Virginia Technology Council Tech 100 Honoree; Virginia Best Place to Work; Washington Business Journal: Best Places to Work, Corporate Diversity Index Winner - Mid-Size Companies, Companies Owned by People of Color; Department of Labor's HireVets for our work helping veterans transition; SECAF Award of Excellence finalist; Victory Military Friendly Brand; Virginia Values Veterans (V3); Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Corporate Breath Award
Benefits
We offer competitive benefits package including paid time off, healthcare benefits, supplemental benefits, 401k including an employer match, discount perks, rewards, and more. We invest
About the Company
IT Concepts has transformed into Kentro - your center for innovation, excellence, and growth. Our new name reflects our commitment to being at the core of your needs, delivering solutions that empower your mission and drive success. While our look has evolved, our dedication to exceptional service and impactful results remains stronger than ever. Founded in 2003, Kentro lives its values of customer commitment, accountability, teamwork, continuous improvement, and integrity through every partnership and project. We foster a c...
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