Cloud Lead at NuAxis Innovations

We are a federal IT company on a mission to make customer experience (CX) the center of every government solution.

Technology is our Passion. People are our Purpose. 

We know tech, but we love people. NuAxis is home to thinkers and feelers; engineers and artists. We work hard and support each other along the way. Teamwork is more than just a buzzword for us, it’s a state of mind. 

We believe happy employees do amazing work, so join our team NOW! We are currently seeking a talented and motivated Cloud Lead for a Full-Time position.

Job Summary:

The Cloud Infrastructure lead oversees the design, implementation, and maintenance of the organization's cloud infrastructure, ensuring scalability, security, and optimal performance of cloud-based services.

The Cloud Lead must demonstrate expert (a minimum of 5 years) experience and/or knowledge related to:  

• Designing, engineering, quality assurance and testing and operating cloud environments.
• Experienced knowledge of standards, practices and automation for Cloud.  
• Troubleshooting and problem not resolution for issues identified impacting operational systems and services.
• Database Management Manage the organization's databases, including design, installation, configuration, backup, recovery, and performance tuning, ensuring data integrity and availability.
• Cloud Service Selection Evaluate cloud service providers and select the most appropriate services based on the organization's needs, considering factors such as cost, performance, and security.
• Security and Compliance Implement and maintain robust security measures for both cloud and database environments, ensuring compliance with industry standards and data protection regulations.
• Backup and Disaster Recovery Develop and maintain backup and disaster recovery strategies for both cloud resources and databases, ensuring business continuity in case of data loss or system failures.
• Performance Optimization Monitor and analyze system performance, identifying bottlenecks and implementing optimizations to improve overall system efficiency.
• Automation Implement automation and orchestration tools to streamline cloud provisioning, database management tasks, and routine maintenance.
• Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution Proactively identify and resolve issues related to cloud services and databases, minimizing downtime and impact on business operations.
• Collaboration Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, network administrators, and security professionals, to ensure seamless integration and operation of cloud-based services and databases.
• Documentation Maintain accurate documentation of cloud configurations, database schemas, policies, and procedures, facilitating knowledge sharing and troubleshooting. 

 Education/ Ceritfication

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.  
• Proven experience with cloud platforms (e.g., Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and database management systems (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MongoDB).  
• Strong understanding of networking, security, and data management best practices.  
• Experience with automation and scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Bash) is a plus.  
• Industry certifications such as AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, Microsoft Certified Azure Database Administrator, or equivalent, are desirable. 

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Our Profile: 

We are an IT company with a unique mission—to make people the center of every federal IT solution. Our technologists have always gone the extra mile to help our federal clients succeed. And over the years, we saw a growing disconnect in how federal IT initiatives were built and managed. Time after time, programs failed because the focus was on the tools and products and not the people using them.  Learn More.

NuAxis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, including Vets and Disabled. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Learn More about our Benefits and Culture!

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