IT Subject Matter Expert (SME) (Future Opportunity)

This contract is intended to provide for a secure and highly available Google Cloud Platform (GCP). The IT Subject Matter Expert (SME) will support the team's responsibilities to provide design, architecture, implementation, and sustainment for the cloud hosted environment and associated network resources.

Responsibilities Include:

• Serves as a Management Information System (MIS) manager. Designs, develops, and manages implementation of risk assessment and business contingency planning framework, methodology and tools to ensure business continuity of operations across a large, multi-division, decentralized organization.
• Supports multilanguage, multi-platform and multi-operating system operations and utilizes electronic commerce and Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) applications
• Recognizes and recommends new or emerging technology or software to satisfy functional requirements and processes.
• Provides highly technical and/or specialized guidance concerning automation solutions to complex information processing problems related to the subject field.
• Provides customer support using enterprise solutions software to integrate business areas, consistent with today’s technology to operate in an open systems environment and client service architectures.
• Analyzes data processing requirements to plan EDP systems to provide system capabilities required for projected workloads.
• Plans layout and installation of new systems or modification of existing systems.
• Sets up and controls analog or hybrid computer systems to solve scientific and engineering problems.
• Develops applications that take advantage of Internet protocols and platforms. Internet developers extend beyond traditional software development disciplines to demonstrate advanced graphical design abilities, familiarity with new media formats, and solid understanding of Internet communications protocols and services.
• Deploys new applications that utilize Internet standards to enable wide access from the diverse client types found throughout the public Internet.
• Integrates the following network infrastructure components: Routers, Switches, Routed Networks, Frame Relay, Static and Dynamic Routes Configuration, Token Ring Topology, Ethernet Topology, CISCO, 3COM, Network Troubleshooting, Network Polling, Network Discovery.

Required Education and Experience:

• BA/BS in a technical discipline with at least ten (10) years of systems engineering experience.
• 10+ years of relevant experience.

Required Experience and Knowledge in:

• Google Cloud Platform and Amazon Web Services management and administration
• Current Windows and RHEL server operating systems
• Oracle and Microsoft SQL databases
• Network administration, Internet communications protocols and services
• Project management

Required Clearance:

• DoD Secret Clearance with IT-I Qualifying Investigation (Ex: T5 or SSBI)

Required Certifications:

• DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification (Ex: Security+CE)
• Must possess at least one of the following Google Cloud Platform Certifications:
  • Google Cloud Associate Engineer
  • Google Professional Cloud Architect
• Must possess at least one of the following AWS Certifications:
  • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional

Preferred Qualifications:

• In-depth knowledge of Google Cloud Platform administration.
• Experience with commercial cloud provider solutions in addition to Google (i.e. Microsoft Azure, AWS, OCI) and associated relevant industry certifications.
• Five (5) years hands-on experience working with Department of Defense (DoD) IT systems.
• Three (3) years’ experience designing, architecting, deploying, and managing cloud-based infrastructures, resources, and applications.
• Project Management Experience: Proven experience leading cloud infrastructure projects from conception to completion, including design, implementation, and sustainment support phases.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills: Proficiency in problem-solving and troubleshooting complex issues, with the ability to analyze problems, identify root causes, communicate to management and implement effective solutions in a timely manner.
• Leadership and Team Management: Ability to lead and motivate a team of IT professionals, providing guidance, direction, and support to ensure project objectives are met effectively.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills to persuade, negotiate, convey technical concepts to non- technical audiences, and facilitate collaboration between multiple teams involved in projects.
• Cyber Security and Risk Management: Deep knowledge of cloud security principles and best practices.
• Strong understanding of DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG)/ IAVAs relating to cybersecurity principles with experience in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with security posture as well as prepping and supporting successful audits.
• Documentation and Reporting: Skilled in preparing and organizing comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, status reports, job guides, and technical documentation, to ensure transparency and accountability throughout the project lifecycle.
• Strong understanding of network architecture, security, and routing including virtual private clouds (VPC), load balancers, and firewalls.
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, Google Cloud Deployment manager.
• Proficient in scripting languages and automation tools for supporting Infrastructure as Code and routine system administrative tasks.
• Strong proficiency in the administration of Windows and RHEL operating systems.
• Experience with Oracle, SQL, and other enterprise database management systems.

Work Environment and Physical Demand:

• Office work environment.
• Must be able to sit and use a computer for extended periods of time.

Location: This is a remote role within the United States, requiring occasional travel (approximately 10%)

Compensation: $110,000 - $125,000

This position is part of a pipeline for a future opportunity supporting a DoD customer. Employment is contingent upon contract award and government customer approval. AGE Solutions is actively engaging talent ahead of award and encourages both current incumbents and new candidates to express interest.