Senior Cloud Engineer

Summary The Office of the Clerk serves as the official record keeper of the US House of Representatives, and supports the nonpartisan legislative functions of the institution, including disseminating legislative information and supporting technological advancement. With an abiding dedication to service, transparency, and accessibility, Legislative Computer Systems is building the next generation of applications to support this mission and provide information to our government partners and the public. Learn more about this agency Duties The Legislative Computer Systems (LCS) division within the Office of the Clerk is seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer to join our Network Operations team.  This is a mid - senior level position where you can use your expertise to help us deploy next level cloud applications for our stakeholders.  You will be a key technical resource implementing architectural designs, managing configurations and installation of cloud-based applications, and providing operational support of cloud infrastructures.ResponsibilitiesIntegrate and operate cloud environments for multiple applications.Assist with deployment and operational support of cloud infrastructure.Monitor, support and troubleshoot cloud environments for multiple applications.Work with engineering, security, and operations staff to ensure cloud deployments are secure, observable, and stable.Deploy and operate cloud-based systems that are secure, robust, and scalable.Implement and monitor enterprise integrations such as networking and security monitoring to ensure security and stability.Research cloud solutions, and prototype platform and infrastructure solutions in coordination with engineering teams.Collaborate with the engineering, operations, security, and enterprise teams to improve the performance, security, and cost-effectiveness of cloud applications.Monitor service usage and costs and propose more efficient and cost-effective solutions.Be available for on-call support as needed. Understand and support other services of the Legislative Computer Systems (LCS) and assists in coordinating efforts with vendors, other departments, and users in the Clerk’s Office.Accepts performance-based criticism and direction, meets attendance requirements as established by the office and works a flexible schedule including long hours, nights, and weekends, when necessary, willingness to accept overtime on short notice.Maintains a good working relationship with other LCS staff, works cooperatively and courteously with others, works well under pressure, and handles stress appropriately; and performs other official duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of employment Candidate is expected to pass resume review, interview(s) and an assessment to be considered qualified. Qualifications Minimum QualificationsMinimum of three years of experience providing operational support in Azure, AWS, or Google.Have experience writing scripts in Bash or PowerShell.Be familiar with DevOps methodology and tools such as Git, Docker, Kubernetes, etc.Able to work under pressure and work after hours and weekends on as needed basis.A team player with strong analytical skills and the ability to understand and resolve complex problems.Excellent communication skills.Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in fulfillment of all responsibilities.Additional desired experienceSound knowledge of Terraform.Experience with implementing infrastructure utilizing Infrastructure as Code concepts.BS/BA in a STEM discipline from an accredited university.Experience with Azure preferred. Additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.