Information Systems Specialist - QED Enterprises Inc

QED Enterprises (QED) was founded on the principles that we provide Quality services to our clients; we strive for Excellence in all that we do; and we are Driven to meet our customers' missions on time, within budget, and with the exceptional attention to detail our customers have come to expect of QED.

Title: Information Systems Specialist

Location: ***Virtual, with the ability to meet with the customer in Alexandria, VA on occasion***

Clearance Level: Must be able to pass a Public Trust background check and be granted a Public Trust clearance

Summary/Description:

QED Enterprises, Inc. is looking for an Information Systems Specialist with 2 to 5 years of experience in cloud computing, particularly in Amazon Web Services (AWS) or Microsoft Azure to support our Sr. Business Process Analyst and our client in evaluating, assessing, and recommending cloud technologies and best practices. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in computer science, a strong understanding of cloud environments, and experience in building and deploying applications within these platforms. Additionally, knowledge of the National Science Foundation (NSF) guidelines or experience in implementing digital environments for policies and procedures will be considered a significant advantage.

Key Cloud Development Responsibilities:

• Assess the needs and goals of the client and proposing suitable cloud solutions
• Develop, and deploy cloud-based applications on AWS or Microsoft Azure
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement cloud solutions that meet business requirements
• Optimize cloud-based applications for performance, scalability, and cost efficiency
• Working in tandem with the Sr. Business Process Analyst, recommend appropriate cloud technologies and best practices for records and data management

Technical Expertise:

• Understand cloud architecture and infrastructure, including virtual machines, containers, serverless computing, and storage solutions
• Implement cloud-native services and solutions, leveraging automation, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools
• Monitor and manage cloud environments, ensuring availability, reliability, and security of applications
• Experience in maintaining cloud-based applications, ensuring they are scalable, secure, and efficient
• Strong understanding of cloud architecture and best practices
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, version control, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Knowledge of security best practices in cloud environments
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues efficiently

NSF Compliance & Digital Policy Implementation:

• Leverage knowledge of NSF guidelines to ensure cloud solutions align with regulatory requirements and industry standards
• Assist in the design and implementation of digital environments for managing organizational policies and procedures within cloud platforms
• Collaborate with compliance and policy teams to integrate digital policies and procedures into cloud infrastructure
• Coding & Development:
  • Write, test, and maintain code in languages such as Python, Java, C#, or JavaScript for cloud-based applications
  • Debug and troubleshoot application issues, identifying and implementing solutions to improve functionality and performance
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest cloud technologies and best practices, continuously enhancing your development skills

Required Education and Skills:

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• Experience with cloud infrastructure, services, and tools such as EC2, S3, Lambda, Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Functions, etc.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language commonly used in cloud development (e.g., Python, Java, C#, JavaScript)
• Knowledge of NSF guidelines and compliance requirements (preferred)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies
• Must be able to pass a Public Trust background check and be granted a Public Trust clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in implementing digital environments for policies and procedures
• AWS Certified Developer or Azure Developer Associate certification
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Familiarity with automation tools

QED Enterprises, Inc. (QED) is an SBA certified 8(a) small business and a Department of Veterans Affairs Center for Verification and Evaluation (CVE) certified service-disabled veteran-owned small-business (SDVOSB).All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. Applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to allow employees to meet the essential functions of the job, unless those accommodations cause undue hardships to the employer. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact the Human Resources Department at HR@QEDEI.com.

• Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business
• SBA certified 8(a) business
• VEVRAA Federal Contractor
• Affirmative Action Employer
• Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities are highly encouraged to apply