Cloud Optimization Integration Engineer (Remote)

CLEARANCE

Public Trust *for this job you must have a Public Trust Clearance.

WORK TYP

Hybrid: ~95% Remote
~ 5% Baltimore, MD or McLean, VA

TRAVEL

None

JOB
DESCRIPTION

As a Senior Cloud Efficiency & Optimization Integration Engineer will be responsible for enhancing the performance and efficiency of the integration services for the government agency’s public-facing Marketplace hosted on an AWS cloud infrastructure, consisting of a complex integration of about 35 different systems.

This role requires an expert who will analyze, plan, design, and implement a structural framework that aligns IT strategies with the agency’s mission and goals. The engineer will ensure that systems are designed / enhanced to support current and future requirements, adhering to standards for open systems architecture and compliance with agency enterprise architecture. This position will involve collaborating with multiple vendors to optimize the integration of over 70 web services (APIs) and applications, ensuring seamless operations and maximum efficiency.

Job Duties

• Integration Strategy and Planning:

• Develop and execute integration strategies that align with the agency s mission and cloud infrastructure goals.
• Analyze and design cloud architecture to support the integration of services and applications.
• Establish system information requirements in collaboration with information engineers to ensure smooth integration.

• Lead the integration of new services, applications, and APIs into the existing AWS infrastructure, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards and cloud best practices.
• Evaluate and troubleshoot workflow and organizational issues, proposing corrective actions to optimize performance and efficiency.
• Optimize cloud resource utilization in AWS (and Azure where applicable) to ensure cost-effective performance, scalability, and security.
• Automate repetitive tasks using AWS Lambda, CloudFormation, and other automation tools to streamline deployments, monitoring, and infrastructure changes.
• Monitor system performance metrics and recommend improvements to optimize cloud-based systems.

• Collaborate with internal teams, cloud architects, developers, and third-party vendors to ensure the seamless integration of over 70 web services (APIs) and applications.
• Work with vendor teams to ensure successful integration of their services into the Marketplace, meeting both technical and performance requirements.
• Facilitate cross-functional communication among various stakeholders, including vendors and internal teams, to ensure alignment on project objectives.
• Work with project managers to align cloud initiatives with overall project goals and timelines.

• Conduct security assessments to ensure compliance with agency, industry, and federal standards, including IAM, VPC security groups, and encryption protocols.
• Collaborate with the security team to maintain compliance with security policies, data governance standards, and industry best practices.
• Ensure that integration solutions align with open systems architecture standards and cloud security best practices.

• Lead change management efforts to ensure the successful adoption of new cloud technologies and integration processes.
• Conduct periodic reviews of cloud architecture and integration processes, implementing improvements to support future cloud capabilities and service expansions.
• Identify and evaluate emerging technologies that could enhance integration capabilities, ensuring the agency s systems remain scalable and adaptable.

• Document architectural designs, processes, and integration methodologies for future reference and compliance.
• Prepare and deliver presentations on system performance, optimization efforts, and integration strategies to stakeholders.
• Create detailed reports on system performance, optimization efforts, and vendor contributions, highlighting areas for improvement and success.

• Provide technical leadership in architecture design discussions and decisions, ensuring best practices are followed for integration and cloud optimization.
• Develop training materials and provide guidance to junior engineers and team members on integration processes, cloud technologies, and optimization strategies.

• Participate in strategic planning for the future cloud capabilities and service expansions to ensure the agency s infrastructure meets evolving needs.
• Assist in resource allocation and budget planning for cloud-related initiatives, ensuring efficient use of resources while optimizing cost-effectiveness.

QUALIFICATIONS
Experience

Minimum Years of Experience:

• Job-Related Experience Required: 7 years
• Overall IT Experience Required: 14 years.

Technical Skills and Experience: Must-Have:

• Cloud architecture design (AWS, Azure)
• Data analysis and performance monitoring
• Vendor management and collaboration
• System integration and troubleshooting
• Compliance with open systems standards
• Documentation of architectural designs and processes
• Workflow analysis and optimization
• Security assessment and risk management
• Project management principles
• Resource allocation and budget/cost management (including Cloud Expenditure)
• Emerging technology evaluation
• API integration and management
• Technical training and mentoring
• Communication with stakeholders and teams
• Strategic planning for cloud initiatives

Nice to Have but not required.

• Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools
• Knowledge of machine learning applications in cloud environments
• Experience in government contracting environments
• Understanding of child welfare and compliance standards related to the project
• Experience with Agile methodologies
• Familiarity with disaster recovery and business continuity planning

Education

• Bachelor s degree in computer science, software engineering or other equally relevant field.

Certification(s)

• Currently Active:

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) or similar cloud security certifications.