Are you ready to join one of the largest and most comprehensive crime labs in the world under the Nation's top law enforcement organization? The FBI Laboratory seeks a Senior Cloud Engineer to architect and optimize secure and scalable cloud solutions that directly support our forensic procedures and robust accreditation requirements. If you thrive in a challenging and dynamic environment where innovation and excellence are paramount, this is the opportunity for you!

Duties

Lead the design, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of cloud infrastructure and cloud-based solutions, leveraging modern capabilities such as containerization and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS). Drive the appropriate usage of "as a service" offerings (e.g., Platform as a Service, Software as a Service) to enhance scalability and efficiency. Modernize scientific workloads within our forensic laboratory, ensuring compatibility with cloud environments and optimizing performance. Demonstrate knowledge of microservices architecture and design principles for building scalable and modular cloud applications, including driving the implementation of Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for seamless software delivery and automation. Implement Development, Security, and Operations (DevSecOps) practices and tools for continuous integration, delivery, and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. Provide serverless capabilities leveraging AWS Lambda or similar technologies for efficient resource utilization. Design and build cloud solutions on AWS, with flexibility for Azure expertise as needed. Act as the FBI's Cloud Solutions Architect, designing and refining cloud solutions to meet evolving needs. Conduct regular assessments and evaluations, managing and optimizing cloud architecture for continuous improvement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to architect scalable and reliable cloud-based systems based on the requirements and business objectives. Implement security measures and compliance standards across cloud environments. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior cloud engineers.

Requirements

Qualifications

GS-13: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level. SE is defined as follows: Hands-on experience in cloud computing and infrastructure management. Familiarity of scripting solutions with Node.js (JavaScript), Python, Ruby, Java, Go, PowerShell, or similar. Experience designing and implementing cloud architectures. GS-14: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level. SE (in addition to above) is defined as follows: Lead Cloud Engineering experience or similar (Lead Cloud Engineer, Cloud Operations Lead, etc.). Experience scripting solutions with Node.js (JavaScript), Python, Ruby, Java, Go, PowerShell, or similar. Experience designing and implementing high-availability, fault-tolerant cloud architectures at scale. Desired Skills Desired skills are NOT mandatory and will NOT be utilized to minimally qualify applicants. Desired Skills are: At least 8 years hands-on experience in cloud computing and infrastructure management. At least 2 year of Lead Cloud Engineering responsibility or similar (Lead Cloud Engineer, Cloud Operations Lead, etc.). Experience with container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes for managing containerized workloads. Ability to implement and manage hybrid cloud environments, integrating on-premises infrastructure with cloud services. Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or AWS CloudFormation for automating cloud infrastructure deployment. Knowledge of data management and analytics services in the cloud, such as AWS Redshift, Azure Synapse Analytics, or Google BigQuery. Experience with regulatory compliance frameworks relevant to the FBI Laboratory environment, such as NIST standards. Experience in Microservices Architecture. Experience in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Services.

Education

There is no educational requirement for this position.

Contacts

• Address Federal Bureau of Investigation 935 Pennsylvania Ave, NW Washington, DC 20535 US
• Name: Christopher Glass
• Email: [email protected]