Cloud System Architect Annapolis Junction, MD (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Annapolis+Junction+MD+USA) •ACS Description Athenix Solutions Group is looking for multiple Cloud System Architects for a large program in the Annapolis Junction, MD area. The Cloud System Architects will provide support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of Cloud Infrastructure Services hosted in multiple cloud environments. **Responsibilities** : + Provide Tier I/II and Tier 3 (Escalation to Architecture Team) resolution of customer capacity requests + Provide assistance to users in accessing and utilizing cloud based compute resources + Serve as the technical point of contact between the customer and the Architecture and Capacity Engineering teams + Maintain currency of relevant documents and update the Wiki and SharePoint knowledge bases + Provide Tier I/II support + Follow established guidelines for delivery of cloud based resources + Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of customer resources + Provide assistance to users in accessing and utilizing cloud based compute resources + Serve as the technical point of contact between the customer and the Architecture and Capacity Engineering teams + Deploy new solutions into existing cloud resources or off-premise infrastructure + Write software scripts using scripting languages such as Perl, Python, or Ruby + Plan and implement Infrastructure as a Service (IiaaS) and Platform as a Service (Paas) using tools like OpenStack, Eucalyptus, OpenShift, and Kubernetes Requirements **All openings require a TS/SCI with polygraph clearance to start.** The Level 2 Cloud System Architect shall possess the following capabilities: + Strong knowledge of cloud solutions included but not limited to AWS, OpenStack and Microsoft Azure products + Demonstrated experience using tools like OpenStack, Eucalyptus, OpenShift, and Kubernetes. Must possess one active mid-level or advanced cloud certification (i.e. AWS, Azure, OpenStack) + Must have 9 years of related work experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related technical field + Must work with little to no prescriptive guidance + One (1) year development experience with both Linux and Windows workloads using cloud technologies + One (1) year demonstrated experience writing software scripts using languages such as Perl, Python, or Ruby + **Certifications: Compliance with DoD 8570.01-M with a minimum certification of IAM Level II** The Level 3 Cloud System Architect shall possess the following capabilities: + Strong knowledge of cloud solutions like AWS, OpenStack and Microsoft Azure products + Experience building cloud applications for performance, resiliency, availability and scale + Experience with container management systems (k8s, EKS) in production. Experience with Github + Must possess one active mid-level or advanced cloud certification (i.e. AWS, Azure, OpenStack) + Must have 12 years of related work experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related technical field + Must work with little to no prescriptive guidance + Two (2) years of development experience with both Linux and Windows workloads using cloud technologies + One (1) year demonstrated experience writing software scripts using languages such as Perl, Python, or Ruby + **Certifications: Compliance with DoD 8570.01-M with a minimum certification of IAM Level III** **_Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status._** Salary Description 192000-222000