Cloud System Architect Level 2

Markon is seeking a Cloud System Architect to support the design, deployment, and sustainment of enterprise cloud environments to support the Fort Meade Customer. This role supports cloud-based infrastructure and platform services across AWS, OpenStack, and Microsoft Azure, with a strong emphasis on automation, DevOps practices, and customer-facing support. This position will work with minimal supervision, serve as a technical liaison to architecture and capacity teams, and support Tier I/II operational needs.

Design, deploy, and sustain cloud-based infrastructure across production, staging, and test environments.
• Develop and automate cloud solutions using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and DevOps practices.
• Support Linux and Windows workloads in cloud environments using automation tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, OpsWorks, Ansible, Chef, and Docker.
• Provide Tier I/II support for cloud-based resources, including implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Assist users in accessing and utilizing cloud compute and platform services.
• Serve as the technical point of contact between customers and Architecture and Capacity Engineering teams.
• Plan and execute cloud integrations and deployments, including infrastructure provisioning, application deployment, load testing, and disaster recovery.
• Ensure deployments are scalable, resilient, and low-downtime, with strong attention to planning and execution.
• Automate and optimize cloud infrastructure deployments using modern tooling and best practices.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, updating Wikis and SharePoint knowledge bases.
• Monitor and respond to operational communications, including chat channels.

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph with this Customer.
• Bachelor's degree in a related technical field plus 9 years of relevant experience,
  OR 13 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Strong experience with cloud platforms, including AWS, OpenStack, and Microsoft Azure.
• Experience using cloud and container platforms such as OpenStack, Eucalyptus, OpenShift, and Kubernetes.
• Proficiency with Terraform and cloud automation tools.
• Experience administering and developing for Linux environments.
• Experience writing automation or utility scripts using Python, Perl, or Ruby.
• Ability to work independently with little to no prescriptive guidance.
• Strong documentation, communication, and customer support skills.

Required Certifications

• 1 active mid-level or advanced cloud certification, such as:
  • AWS (Associate or Professional)
  • Microsoft Azure (Associate or Expert)
  • OpenStack certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Platform as a Service (PaaS) implementations.
• Experience with DevOps and CI/CD methodologies.
• Experience integrating new cloud solutions into existing enterprise environments or off-premise infrastructure.
• Experience working with ServPro teams or similar service provider org

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Markon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Benefits Offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Training and Tuition Assistance, Paid Time Off, and Holidays.