We have an opening for a Cloud Operations Engineer to join our team. In this position, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing cloud solutions that support the National Nuclear Security Administration’s (NNSA) business services and programmatic missions, including scientific research and mission-critical operations. This position is in the Enterprise Infrastructure Services (EIS) Division within the Computing Directorate.
You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to drive innovation, improve scalability, and ensure the secure and efficient utilization of cloud resources for NNSA initiatives. This role supports multiple sites across the country and occasional travel is required to collaborate with stakeholders and partners. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and highly technical environment, supporting critical infrastructure for enterprise-level applications.
This position requires full-time on-site presence due to the nature of the work.
This position will be filled at either the SES.2 or SES.3 level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level.
In this role you will
- Deploy and manage cloud infrastructure (primarily AWS) in support of scientific, engineering, and business applications.
- Develop automation scripts and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions for cloud resource provisioning and management.
- Collaborate with researchers, engineers, and IT staff to migrate workloads and optimize applications for cloud environments.
- Implement and manage cloud financial operations (FinOps) practices to optimize cloud spending, track usage, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure cost-effective resource allocation.
- Monitor cloud performance and usage, and implement solutions for high availability, scalability, and cost efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with Department of Energy (DOE) and NNSA security policies and federal regulations for cloud operations.
- Provide technical support, documentation, and training for cloud users across the enterprise.
- Stay abreast of emerging cloud technologies and recommend adoption of innovative solutions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Additional job responsibilities at the SES.3 Level
- Develop and implement advanced cloud computing environments that align with customer needs and enterprise system strategies, ensuring optimal performance and scalability.
- Independently configure and utilize systems and cloud management tools to monitor, maintain, and optimize infrastructure operations effectively.
- Identify, troubleshoot, and document complex system and network issues to ensure timely resolution and minimize disruptions.