Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Cloud Infrastructure Engineer for an opportunity in Reston, VA (Hybrid).

Position Title: Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Location: Reston, VA (Hybrid)

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 6+ Months Contract with Strong Possibility of Extension.

Job Type: [Contract (40 hours weekly)], [Hybrid]

Pay Range: $50/hr - $55/hr

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Description:

We are seeking a skilled Cloud Infrastructure Engineer with expertise in Infrastructure as Code and DevOps automation. This role focuses on developing and maintaining Terraform modules, enforcing compliance through Sentinel policies, and implementing GitLab-based CI/CD pipelines. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in system-level application design, development, and testing, along with proficiency in modern programming languages and tools to deliver secure, scalable, and efficient infrastructure solutions.

Key Responsibilities
Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Develop, maintain, and optimize Terraform modules to automate infrastructure provisioning and lifecycle management across multi-cloud environments.
Policy as Code: Design and enforce Sentinel policies to ensure compliance, security, and governance in infrastructure deployments.CI/CD Automation: Implement and manage GitLab-based DevOps pipelines for continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD), ensuring high availability and reliability.
Application Development: Perform system-level application analysis, design, development, and unit testing to support infrastructure and platform services.
Defect Resolution: Troubleshoot and resolve defects identified during various testing cycles, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality solutions.

Skills and Qualifications

Proficiency in SDLC: Strong understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle and best practices for agile and DevOps environments.

Technical Expertise:

Hands-on experience with Terraform, Sentinel, and GitLab.Strong understanding of current programming languages and technologies to address business needs.

Programming Skills:
Experience with one or more of the following:
HashiCorp Configuration Language (HCL)
Python
Java

Benefits:

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

Keywords:

Security tools (e.g., SAST, DAST, SCA) and DevSecOps.

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 245155 when responding to this ad.

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