Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Amida Technology Solutions is a DC-based technology company focused on data interoperability, integrity, governance, and security. We create solutions that collect, reconcile, transform, and standardize data for business intelligence, advanced analytics, decision support, and user transactions. We specialize in taking data from inception to impact.

Our team is composed of creative, forward-looking thinkers who are passionate about using cutting-edge technology to improve lives and generate a positive impact on our country. We offer an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment that values fresh ideas, candid conversations, and authentic teamwork.

Amida Technology Solutions is seeking a Cloud Engineer . The successful candidate will design, implement, and manage scalable, secure, and reliable cloud-based infrastructure and services. This role will report to the Chief Technology Officer. The ideal candidate will be motivated by the opportunity to support public agencies, nonprofit organizations, and private companies in transforming their data into actionable insights.

What you will do:

• Design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure using AWS, Azure, GCP
• Automate infrastructure provisioning using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates
• Collaborate with DevOps, Development, and Security teams to ensure reliable and secure cloud operations
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions to improve reliability and scalability
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps
• Ensure compliance with security best practices and assist in audits and governance reviews
• Optimize cloud resources for cost-efficiency
• Perform cloud integration of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software
• Engage with customers to provide support with respect to resource access and usage
• Maintain documentation of infrastructure, systems, and processes
• Other duties as assigned

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Required Experience:

• At least 2 years of experience in a cloud engineering or DevOps role
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g, Terraform, CloudFormation)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines

Required Skills:

• Proficiency with at least one cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Strong scripting skills (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell)
• Familiarity with Linux and/or Windows system administration
• Knowledge of networking concepts (e.g., VPC, VPN, DNS, firewalls)
• Understanding of container technologies like Docker and orchestration tools such as Kubernetes (e.g., EKS, AKS, GKE)
• Familiarity with monitoring/logging tools (e.g., CloudWatch, Prometheus, Datadog)
• Strong understanding of cloud security and best practices

Preferred:

• Cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator, Google Professional Cloud Engineer)
• Experience in multi-cloud or hybrid-cloud environments
• Experience with serverless architectures (e.g., AWS Lambda, Azure Functions)
• Knowledge of security frameworks and compliance (e.g., SOC2, ISO 27001, HIPAA)

This is a hybrid role based in the Richmond office, with on‑site work required three days per week.

Success at Amida

Communication is the key to success at Amida. Our people are known for their can-do attitude and their ability to work effectively with both internal and client teams. We pride ourselves on having a collegial, multidisciplinary team with diverse backgrounds and experience. Our best team members pay intense attention to detail in all aspects of their work, have great initiative, are opinionated about the best ways of doing things, and align quickly to decisions. A sense of humor is an asset at Amida.

Full-time, regular employees at Amida enjoy a robust benefits package that includes a generous 401(k) match with immediate vesting, 4 weeks of PTO, paid parental leave, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life/AD&D insurance, and short-term disability. We also offer tuition/training assistance and team-building opportunities to encourage professional growth and collaboration.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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