Job Description
Join NexusTech Innovations' elite cloud infrastructure team and drive cutting-edge solutions for federal agencies in the nation's capital. We're seeking a passionate Senior Cloud Engineer to architect scalable AWS/Azure environments and implement DevOps best practices. This urgent opening requires immediate availability for a 6-month contract-to-hire position with potential for permanent placement.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement cloud infrastructure solutions on AWS/Azure with Terraform and CloudFormation
- Automate CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CircleCI
- Optimize system performance and security posture with IaC principles
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on Kubernetes deployments
- Implement monitoring solutions using Datadog/Prometheus
- Lead cloud migration projects for enterprise clients
- Document architecture blueprints and runbooks
Qualifications
- 5+ years in cloud infrastructure with AWS/Azure certification
- Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/CloudFormation)
- Proficiency in Python, Go, or PowerShell scripting
- Kubernetes and Docker experience required
- Federal government project clearance preferred
- Strong CI/CD pipeline implementation skills
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience