Cloud Architect-Secret Clearance

Title: Cloud Architect-Secret Clearance

Location: Hybrid-College Park, MD

*Tuesday/Thursday  ONSITE

*Mon/Wed/Fri  REMOTE

Who We Are:

Rackner is a software consultancy that builds cloud-native solutions for startups, enterprises, and the public sector. We are an energetic, growing consultancy with a passion for solving big problems for both startups and enterprises. We enable digital transformation for large organizations through the newest in distributed technologies as we are laser focused on end-to-end application development, DevSecOps, AI/ML and systems architecture and our methodology focuses on cloud-first and cost-effective innovation. Our customers hail from a diverse, ever growing list of industries.

Position Overview:

We are looking for a Cloud Architect who is interested in working in a fast-paced environment building and maintaining a DevSecOps platform as a service(Paas) for a DoD customer. The successful candidate will develop and maintain multiple Kubernetes based Paas solutions in AWS at different classification levels, automate deployment of services, provide documentation, and monitor security and performance of the platform and deployed services. Our Cloud Architect will solve challenging problems for unique customers and have a direct impact on the direction of the software products and solutions used by those customers.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the Cybersecurity team by implementing industry best practices for system hardening and configuration management
• Use automation best practices, such as IaC and GitOps, for repeatability and fast provisioning of environments
• Deploy and maintain AWS and Kubernetes in cloud for different classification levels
• Work closely with development teams to provide onboarding support
• Ensure platform and networks are compliant with DoD policies
• Support backup and disaster recovery planning

Requirements:

• Experience with AWS , Kubernetes, and Terraform
• Experience with the following: Ansible and Bash scripting
• CI/CD experience(on-prem) tools like ArgoCD
• Experience with RKE2 is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field preferred

Additional Info/Benefits

Rackner embraces  and promotes employee development and training and covers the cost of certifications relevant to a position and the technologies/services provided .  Fitness/Gym membership eligibility, weekly pay schedule and employee swag, snacks & events are offered as well!

• 401K with 100% matching up to 6%
• Highly competitive PTO
• Great health insurance with large network of providers
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Life Insurance, and short & long term disability
• Industry-Leading Weekly Pay Schedule
• Home office & equipment plan