Job Description

Remote Work / Telecommute

Navteca is a technology company headquartered in Maryland, just outside Washington, DC. A woman and minority-owned technology services company focusing on emerging technologies and IT innovation, Navteca develops, executes, and manages unique technical solutions for government clients like NASA and NOAA, non-profits, and private entities. Navteca's core focus is creating practical applications based on new and emerging technology, such as cloud, virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR), artificial intelligence (AI) including natural language processing (NLP), GIS data visualization, and machine learning (ML). Navteca is well-known for cloud computing. An Amazon Web Services (AWS) partner since 2013, Navteca’s certified Cloud Solutions Architects are considered Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) for cloud architecture, cloud security, cloud governance, and HPC in the cloud. 

The Cloud Engineer will evaluate and recommend best-fit, commercially available, and FedRAMP-compliant cloud services utilizing various cloud models (i.e., public, private, hybrid) to support a Federal Government contract and specific business, technical, and security requirements. Will develop architecture solutions and evaluate alternatives for private, public, and hybrid cloud models, including Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and other cloud services. Research and recommend cloud architecture that will enhance internal and external platforms, tools, and systems. Develop architectural strategies/solutions to ensure high application availability in both hybrid (on-premises/cloud) and fully cloud-hosted to provide an 'always on' experience. Will serve as a subject matter expert for cloud end-to-end architecture, including current and future providers, networking, provisioning, and management. 

Required Skills

10+ years network design experience with 5 years of cloud Amazon Web Services (AWS) and software-defined networking (SDN) experience. Demonstrated technical leadership, especially in NOAA or similar cloud adoption, with a proven track record of large-scale cloud implementation. 

Must be a US Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident and able to pass a background investigation to obtain a security badge to enter the applicable government facility.

Education

MS in Computer Science, related discipline, or equivalent. 

What we offer

• As a part of Navteca’s benefits, we provide you with Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage as well as Short Term Disability (STD) and Long Term Disability (LTD) insurance. These programs offer you and your family financial protection against some of the uncertainties life can bring.
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Comp/flex time
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Days
• 401k Retirement Plan