About the role

What will you do at EXPANSIA?

Start Date: Immediate

JHNA, CTSi, and EXPANSIA have come together to form a Defense Technology platform named Aether Aerospace focused on delivering high-impact technologies, technology-enabled services and advanced manufacturing solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense and related national security customers.

Backed by Falfurrias Management Partners, the platform brings together deep domain expertise across Army, Navy, and Air Force and Space Force programs, digital engineering, systems integration, and specialized manufacturing capabilities.

The combined organization operates as a multi-entity aerospace and defense technology and tech-enabled services and manufacturing enterprise positioned for scalable growth, operational excellence, and long-term value creation.

OVERVIEW

Full-time/Permanent Employee

Location: Hybrid Remote-Preferred Hanscom AFB, MA

As a Cloud DevOps Engineer II, you will assess cloud infrastructure needs, assist in selecting and deploying OpenStack distributions, and design private cloud solutions integrated with hybrid platform management, identity management, and R&D infrastructure. You will support automation efforts for build pipelines, migrations, security, and compliance while managing cloud and on-premise networking.

Your responsibilities include implementing and maintaining cloud infrastructure, performing administrative tasks, and supporting applications. You will enhance security by applying patches, conducting security reviews, and managing access controls while helping implement enterprise monitoring solutions using industry-standard tools.

Additionally, you will document processes, train development teams, identify automation opportunities, and develop scalable monitoring solutions, dashboards, and alerts, ensuring alignment with business and IT objectives.

The proposed salary range for this position is up to $119,000. There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility EXPANSIA allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.

We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our unique mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. Employment benefits include health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave and retirement and savings.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Analyze cloud infrastructure needs and participate in selecting and deploying OpenStack distributions

Design and implement private cloud infrastructure while ensuring full integration with hybrid cloud platforms and identity management

Support automation of build pipelines, migrations, security, and compliance in cloud environments

Manage TCP/IP networking in both cloud and on-premise environments

Implement and manage enterprise monitoring solutions using industry-standard technologies

Perform cloud tool administrative tasks, provide application support, and ensure security compliance

Develop monitoring dashboards, escalations, and alerting solutions

Transfer knowledge through documentation and training for the software development organization

Collaborate with business technology peers and management to meet organizational objectives

Provide technical support to operational strategies aligned within your program and initiatives that optimize processes, enhance productivity, and ensure quality across all program functions

Ensure 100% of planned hours are worked and recorded

Identify and forward to leadership any opportunities that could lead to growth within your work area

Participate in growth efforts as requested

Ensure all contractual deliverables are met or exceeded to the customer's satisfaction

Complete personal PDP and attend staff meetings and Storytime (with the camera on)

Build productive and positive professional relationships with clients within your program

Execute all contract requirements as assigned in accordance with the contract-specific LCAT and requirements

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

Clearance: Active Secret Clearance

Education and Years of Experience: Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience

Experienced in frequent use and application of cloud and information technology standards, principles, and theories

Works under general supervision, providing solutions to technical problems of moderate scope and complexity

Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure, automation, and security principles

Proficiency in scripting or programming for cloud automation

Familiarity with enterprise monitoring tools such as PagerDuty, Microsoft OMS, or Azure monitoring solutions

DoD 8570 / 8140 IAT Level II certification

At least one cloud certification

PREFERRED ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with OpenStack distribution selection and deployment

Knowledge of private cloud infrastructure design and implementation

Understanding of hybrid cloud platform management and identity management integration

Familiarity with TCP/IP networking in cloud and on-premise environments

Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and business stakeholders

Aether Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

Which skills does this role require?

TCP/IP networkingSecurity complianceScriptingCloud migrationDashboard developmentSystem administrationHybrid cloud managementTechnical documentationHybrid CloudSecret ClearanceDoD 8570IAT Level IITCP/IPPagerDutyMicrosoft OMSAzureSecurity ComplianceSystems IntegrationDigital EngineeringInfrastructure as CodeCloud SecurityNetwork Management

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