Cloud Engineer

Office Location: Alexandria, VA (Hybrid) TOP SECRET SCI required Accrete AI partners with government agencies to deliver advanced artificial intelligence solutions that enhance national security and defense operations. Our AI technology is designed to meet the unique challenges of government clients, from improving threat detection and intelligence analysis to optimizing mission-critical workflows. By joining our team, you'll play a key role in developing and deploying AI tools that strengthen the capabilities of the U.S. government in protecting national interests. To learn more about Accrete, please visit our website: Position Description: Responsible for designing, maintaining, and deploying artificial intelligence (AI) / machine learning (ML) solutions on cloud-based systems. Develop and monitor system performance, define metrics, identify and proactively resolve issues. Duties: Advise the project manager and software development team on costs related to the use of cloud storage, compute, and transit options available
Implement the technical roadmap based on the decisions from the project manager, engineering, and development teams
Use best and latest cutting-edge practices for maintaining AI/ML software packages on cloud systems
Enable the effective deployment of off-the-shelf technologies with enhancements to meet each unique client need
Ensure data processing, storage, and retrieval operations are effectively implemented and in accordance with client security guidelines
Identify and make recommendations to close or avoid software or infrastructure technical security issues Skills: 3+ years of experience in architecting, designing, developing, and implementing cloud solutions on AWS platforms on both private and public clouds
Understanding of and experience with the five pillars of a well-architected framework
Experience in several of the following areas: database architecture, ETL, business intelligence, big data, machine learning, advanced analytics
Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of business analysts, developers, data scientists, and subject-matter experts
Knowledge of web services, API, REST, and RPC
AWS certification Requirements: Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in computer science, information technology, or mathematics
Pursuant to Executive Order 12968, August 2, 1995, this position requires U.S. citizenship
Current U.S. government top secret clearance with eligibility for SCI and counterintelligence scope polygraph Ideal candidate will have experience in the Department of Defense or Intelligence Community. Salary Range: $150,000 - $180,000 Security Clearance: TS/SCI Benefits: Fortune 500 level core benefits package: health, dental, vision, Rx, long-term disability, short-term disability, life insurance, & 401(k) Traditional & Roth Flexible PTO & all U.S. federal holidays off
Company events include happy hours, team bonding. We offer a competitive salary, benefits package, and opportunities for growth and advancement within the company. If you are an innovative and results-driven leader, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Accrete is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.