Cloud Support Specialist - Guidehouse : Job Details

Job Family:

Digital Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

We are looking for a Cloud Support Specialist local to the National Capital Region, who can engage our client to support the network deployment, and operational sustainment that contribute to Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) and Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) mission adoption.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for architecting, deploying, and managing cloud-based solutions to support the development, deployment and sustainment of the Department of State's ICAM and ZTA capabilities. The Cloud Specialist should have specific experience in supporting Okta and Entra in similar environments.

Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure components across multiple cloud platforms.
• Develop and maintain software deployment, testing, and monitoring in cloud environments.
• Implement DT and Department of State security measures to protect cloud resources, including network security, identity and access management, encryption, and compliance.
• Monitor cloud infrastructure for performance, availability, and cost optimization and implement proactive measures to address issues and improve efficiency.
• Provide technical guidance and support to internal groups.

What You Will Need:

• US Citizenship and ability to obtain a federal clearance
• Bachelor's degree is required
• Minimum THREE (3) years of experience with using and supporting a broad range of cloud technologies (e.g. EC2, ECR, ECS, EKS, Lambda, RDS, ELB, EFS, EBD, S3, VPC, SNS, SQS, SES, CloudWatch, Route 53) to develop and maintain a suite of client ICAM and XTA solutions with an emphasis on best practice cloud security.
• Integration experience and knowledge of both Microsoft Entra and Okta functionality, provisioning, and interface requirements.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Active Secret Clearance
• Experience designing, deploying, and managing cloud-based solutions in AWS, Azure, and Office 365.
• Strong understanding of cloud computing concepts, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS, as well as cloud service models and deployment models.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation using languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash a plus
• Familiarity with cloud security best practices, compliance standards, and industry regulations.

The annual salary range for this position is $109,100.00-$163,700.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Parental Leave

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance

• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Care.com annual membership

• Employee Assistance Program

• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About GuidehouseGuidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.