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Jr Cloud DevOps Engineer

Provide infrastructure and engineering support for Cloud applications hosted in FAA Cloud Services using AWS or Azure. Research, architect, and develop enterprise-wide DevOps, security, and data analytic solutions.

Washington, District of Columbia, United StateshybridFULL_TIME

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About the role

What will you do at Cherokee Federal?

Job Title: Cloud DevOps Engineer - Junior

Location: Downtown Washington D.C. (mostly

client site with limited remote work options consistent with ATA’s “Work from

Anywhere” policy)

Position Type: Full time/W-2

Experience: 2+ Experience In relevant field

engineering support

Education: BA/BS in Computer Science, Information

Systems, Business or equivalent field. Master’s degree can be substituted as 4

years of experience. or equivalent field

Clearance and Security: Active Secret clearance, or the ability to obtain

a Secret clearance, required.

Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship is required.

SUMMARY

This role supports the execution of complex, mission-critical aviation and

national airspace initiatives within a large federal environment. The effort

focuses on improving the safety, security, efficiency, and operational

effectiveness of aviation systems through the delivery of modernized technology,

data-driven capabilities, and enhanced program execution.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Includes the following:

* Works as a team member to provide infrastructure and engineering support for

Cloud applications hosted in FAA Cloud Services.

* May operate on Amazon Web Services or Microsoft Azure clouds supported by

FAA.

* Must be proficient in Terraform and/or Ansible to support cloud systems in

Microsoft and Linux environments.

* The Cloud Specialist will be implementing prototypes using new technologies

and innovative techniques.

* This individual will research, architect, develop, and/or modify

enterprise-wide systems and/or applications software including DevOps,

security, and data analytic solutions.

* This individual must be well versed in DevOps using industry standards and

open source resources.

* He or she can solve simple problems, and most oftentimes will require direct

supervision provided by more experienced personnel.

* Client also stated a desire for experience with Terraform/Ansible.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

* 2+ Experience In relevant field

* BA/BS in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business or equivalent field.

Master’s degree can be substituted as 4 years of experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

* Must be a US Citizen.

* This position requires an active Secret clearance or the ability to obtain a

Secret clearance to be considered.

* Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

* Amazon certifications a plus.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

* Estimated Starting Salary Range for Cloud DevOps Engineer - Jr: $69,000 –

$80,000

* Pay commensurate with experience.

* Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible

benefits as provided.

Benefits

are subject to change with or without notice.

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About ATA: A leading provider of full-stack data and AI solutions with deep

mission experience supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland

Security, IC, and federal agencies. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in

Virginia, ATA specializes in secure, scalable, and operationally ready

technologies that transform data into actionable insight. With a proven track

record in advanced analytics, software development, and technology integration,

ATA is uniquely positioned to accelerate federal organizations in a number of

ways by leveraging powerful contracting options and delivering cutting-edge,

automation-enhanced, AI-assisted capabilities tailored to need and mission

assurance imperatives. We believe our diversity of infrastructure, data, and

application experience is valuable and is one of the attributes that sets ATA

apart.

Summary of

Benefits

We expect each member of our team to fully engage

creatively and work collaboratively and perform each day to the best of their

ability. To support this, we have created a benefit package focused on

professional growth, achieving a healthy work-life balance, and participation in

the long-term success of the company. Our benefits include: generous paid

time-off; an employee incentive program; continuous learning culture, Internal

Investment Projects (IIP), virtual brown-bags/level-ups, and other professional

development activities; recruiting bonuses; 3% 401k Safe Harbor contributions;

Medical/Dental/Vision, Long & Short-term Disability, AD&D insurance, and Life

Insurance.

Which skills does this role require?

TerraformAnsibleAmazon Web ServicesMicrosoft AzureLinuxCloud InfrastructureSecurity SolutionsData AnalyticsAWSAzureFAASecret ClearanceInfrastructure as CodeCloud ServicesAviation SystemsNational AirspaceSoftware EngineeringPrototyping

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