Cloud Infrastructure Engineer
Why IDS?
IDS believes in resolving conflict, building innovative approaches to do so. Combining operational expertise with an intimate understanding of today’s greatest challenges, we bring our customers the solutions required for success in a complex and multidimensional world. IDS tailors solutions for a diverse range of government, military, nonprofit, and public-sector clients.
Outstanding past performance built IDS’s reputation as the leading provider of support for multifaceted operations.
Social Media Environment and Internet Replication (SMEIR™), a product of IDS International Government Services, is a digital training solution that provides a full-range, free-play, immersive, realistic and scalable operational practice environment in which warfighters simultaneously train on full-spectrum cyberspace operations and social media analytics during integrated and multi-dimensional exercises.
IDS International is seeking a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to join our growing team and build the next generation of our internet simulation platform, called SMEIR. This engineer will replicate different websites and social media platforms to be used for cyber-training exercises. IDS’s engineering team uses a modified Scrum/Agile process. As a successful candidate, you are at ease working in an agile environment with minimal oversight. IDS uses Slack, Jira and Git for project and software management. Our main office is in Arlington, VA but we are open to remote candidates. This role reports to the TechOps Manager.
Responsibilities:
• Plan, setup and maintain SMEIR deployments on IDS-owned and customer-owned hardware.
• Install and maintain departmental IT services, including those used by our Development team.
• Maintain and administer virtual and physical computer networks and related computing environments including systems software, applications software, hardware and configurations.
• Perform disaster recovery operations and data backups.
• Protect data, software, and hardware by developing network security measures.
• Work with the Development team to create new or maintain existing automation and orchestration capabilities.
• Maintain infrastructure-as-code solutions produced by the Development team.
• Work with customers during demonstrations, installations, and support processes.
Required Qualifications:
• We are looking for someone with professional experience in most of the following technologies:
• Linux, Ansible, Terraform, VMWare, Kubernetes, Docker, Cisco devices, and AWS.
• Working knowledge of network and web related protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, UDP, IPSEC, HTTP, and HTTPS).
• Ability to explain system specifications and functionality to customers, and ability to collect and transfer customer requirements to specific technical tasks.
• At least one year of professional experience with Kubernetes.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience working with a government contractor.
• Experience in a cybersecurity or cyber warfare industry.
• Experience working as part of an IT service delivery team and familiarity with ITIL concepts.
IDS’s competitive benefit package starts you off out on the right foot. Eligibility begins day one.
• Health and Well-being - 100% of employee medical and other insurance premiums are paid by IDS.
• Financial Future – 401(k) with an industry leading match and no waiting period. You are fully vested in all contributions from the start.
• Paid Leave - Generous time off accruals for you to take paid leave, totaling five weeks.
• Professional Development – networking opportunities, informal mentoring, education reimbursement and access to thousands of online professional development resources.
• Casual, fun, and supportive work environment with all the tools and amenities you need to thrive.
Must be an effective communicator both verbally and in writing. Most positions require ability to work on a desktop or laptop computer for extended periods of time. Computer activities include reading, reviewing and analyzing information, as well as providing recommendations, summaries, and reports in written or verbal format. Additionally, positions require ability to sit at a workstation for extended periods; use hand(s) to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; as well as speak and hear.
Employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds. Regular and predictable attendance is essential.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local law.
If you are unable to apply through the portal and need to speak to someone about necessary accommodations to apply, please email accommodation@idsinternational.com and we will follow up with you. Do not submit resumes and applications through this email.
Mid Level Employment Type: Full-Time