Overview
On Site
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Skills
Continuous Delivery
FISMA
GitLab
IT Operations
IaaS
Infrastructure Architecture
Management
Kubernetes
NIST 800-53
Python
Regulatory Compliance
DevOps
Microsoft Azure
Docker
Computer Science
Provisioning
Collaboration
Scripting
SAN
Ansible
Technical Writing
Amazon Web Services
Windows PowerShell
Continuous Integration
Database Administration
Terraform
Job Details
Title: Cloud Infrastructure & Solutions Engineer
Duration: Direct Hire
Location: Washington, DC
Job Description:
- To acquire this advantage, Zolon is seeking a Cloud Infrastructure & Solutions Engineer to support a federal IT operations and modernization program.
- The ideal candidate will bring strong hands-on experience in AWS and Azure, DevOps automation, and infrastructure design.
- This hybrid role involves close collaboration with engineering, operations, and security teams to deliver reliable and scalable technical solutions.
- Candidates with prior experience supporting federal contracts are strongly preferred.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and maintain secure, scalable infrastructure in AWS and Azure
- Automate provisioning and configuration using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and scripting (Python, Bash, or PowerShell)
- Evaluate and recommend appropriate database management systems to meet application requirements
- Define file organization, indexing methods, and data security strategies
- Support CI/CD pipelines using GitLab or similar tools
- Troubleshoot system issues, monitor performance, and optimize infrastructure resources
- Leverage strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell to automate cloud infrastructure tasks and streamline system operations
- Produce and maintain technical documentation and standard operating procedures
- Ensure compliance with federal security and operational standards
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- 8+ years of IT experience, including 5+ years focused on cloud infrastructure and DevOps
- Hands-on experience with AWS and Azure services (compute, storage, networking, IAM)
- Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell
- Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible)
- Experience managing CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working on federal government contracts
- AWS or Azure certifications (e.g., Solutions Architect, SysOps Administrator)
- Familiarity with federal security standards such as FISMA, NIST 800-53, or FedRAMP
- Exposure to container technologies like Docker and Kubernetes
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