Cloud Infrastructure Engineer Jr. Level

Location

• Remote/Hybrid if local to Maryland (MON & WED in the office)

Residency Requirement

• Candidates must have lived in the U.S. for at least 3 of the past 5 years and be authorized to work in the U.S. (Citizen, Permanent Resident, or EAD).
• Sponsorship: This position does not offer any type of sponsorship. Candidates must already be authorized to work in the U.S. (e.g., Citizen, Permanent Resident, or EAD).
• Clearance: Public Trust Clearance (or ability to obtain)

Job Overview

Responsibilities

• · Support the design, implementation, and maintenance of foundational cloud and infrastructure services.
• · Support CI/CD toolchain integration, maintenance, change management, and testing.
• · Assist in provisioning, configuring, and maintaining cloud resources and infrastructure components across environments, ensuring compliance with established standards and security requirements.
• · Monitor system performance, availability, and health, escalating issues as needed and contributing to troubleshooting efforts for infrastructure, network, and cloud service disruptions.
• · Participate in routine cloud operations activities including maintenance, patching, and configuration changes.
• · Assist with incident response and root-cause analysis.
• · Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• · 1+ years of experience with AWS.
• · 1+ years of experience with Kubernetes and Docker.
• · 1+ years of experience with Linux operations, including scripting (bash, Python).
• · Understanding of Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform).
• · Strong attention to detail with a commitment to delivering high-quality and accurate work.
• · Proven ability to manage time and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• · Proven ability to work independently and as part of the team.

Preferred Qualifications

• · Experience in federal government programs or regulated environments (CMS experience is preferred).
• · Relevant certifications (AWS, Terraform, Linux, Kubernetes) are a plus.

Why Cogent People Inc.?

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance : Comprehensive coverage.
• 401(k) Plan : Matching contributions.
• Life Insurance & Disability Coverage : Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid Time Off : 3 weeks of PTO annually, plus 10 holidays.

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