Cloud Systems Engineer

Job Description
Savannah River National Laboratory is seeking an experience Cloud Engineer to support the OCIO Computer Operations and Cloud Computing team. The team is looking to implement and pursue next-generation innovation. To implement this transformation, we're seeking an experienced cloud engineer who has expertise in the strategy, design, development, and implementation of large-scale projects in the cloud, including the use of High-Performance-Computing (HPC) environments. Experience with Azure Cloud Computing is expected, however exposure to other vendor platforms (AWS, Google) is ideal. The prospective candidate will have a firm grasp of emerging cloud technologies, platforms, and applications and an ability to customize them to help our business become more secure and efficient. Extensive knowledge of cloud maintenance, engaging staff, and advanced industry knowledge are essential. Familiarity with Azure GCC Platforms and other FedRAMP approved platforms is desired.
Responsibilities
Objectives of this role

• Work in tandem with exiting engineering teams to identify and implement the most optimal cloud-based solutions for the lab.
• Support the transition of crucial business applications and procedures to private and hybrid cloud platforms.
• Define and document best practices and strategies regarding application and compute deployment, and infrastructure maintenance.
• Establish proper cloud deployment methodology for a new cloud tenant.
• Ensure resource performance, uptime, and scale, maintaining high design standards.
• Manage cloud environments in accordance with company security guidelines.

Responsibilities

• At the direction of lead engineers or architects, develop and implement technical efforts to design, build, and deploy including large-scale data processing, computationally intensive statistical modeling, and advanced analytics, as well as potential lab wide applications.
• Lead all aspects of the cloud resource development lifecycle for solutions, including planning, requirements, development, testing, and quality assurance.
• Post deployment- troubleshoot incidents, identify root causes, fix and document problems, and implement preventive measures.
• Educate teams on the implementation of new cloud-based initiatives, providing associated training when necessary.
• Demonstrate exceptional problem-solving skills, with an ability to see and solve issues before they affect business productivity.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:

• BS/BA in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field and 7 or more years of experience in architecting, designing, developing, securing, and implementing cloud solutions, with emphasis on Azure Services.
• Experience in several of the following areas: database architecture, business intelligence, big data, machine learning, advanced analytics, Linux and Windows Server operating system deployments.
• Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of business analysts, developers, data scientists, and subject-matter experts.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field + 9 yrs
• Knowledge of coding languages for scripting (e.g., Bash, Python, Perl, PowerShell).
• Experience in Federal Government and/or higher educational environments.
• A minimum of two professional certifications with focus on cloud (i.e. Azure/AWS Data Engineer Associate, Cloud Practitioner, Solutions Architect or similar).

About Us
"We put science to work!"
Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is a multi-program laboratory applying state of the art science and practical, high-value, cost-effective solutions to complex technical problems to protect the nation. Located at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Savannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken SC, the laboratory develops and deploys innovative technologies to address some of the nation's environmental, energy, and national security challenges.
Battelle Savannah River Alliance (BSRA) is constantly assessing trends to provide the best possible benefits to our workforce. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce.
Some of the *Benefits offered to employees include:
*Benefits vary based upon employment status

• Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company provided seed
• Short & Long Term Disability (company paid)
• Life Insurance Non-Contributory 1X salary (company paid)
• AD&D Non-contributory 1x salary (company paid)
• Savings & Investment plan:
• Qualified Non-Elective Company Contribution of 5% each pay period with immediate vesting
• Company match 50 cents/dollar up to 8% (3 yr. vesting in company match)
• Contributory Life Insurance up to 5x Salary with $1M Cap
• Contributory AD&D (employee, spouse and children)
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Employee Assistance Plan

BSRA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. BSRA is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. Please email us at with any questions regarding the hiring process or to request an accommodation.