Location: Amarillo, TX - Pantex Plant

Job Title: Cloud Solutions Engineer

Career Level From: Specialist

Career Level To: Senior Specialist

Organization: Cloud and Database Administrat (51435721)

Job Specialty: System Administration

What You'll Do

As a Cloud and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Infrastructure Administrator, you will be responsible for implementing and maintaining cloud solutions in support of a national security mission to maintain the safety, security, and effectiveness of the United States nuclear weapons stockpile.

Working as part of the Information Technology (IT) organization’s IT Infrastructure team, the Cloud and AI Infrastructure Administrator position offers you the ability to install, manage, and maintain a growing cloud-based infrastructure in a large, distributed network environment. In addition, you will have the opportunity to engineer and work with IT project management and other IT Subject Matter Experts to implement new technologies, including those that support AI solutions.

You will also be responsible for configuration, setup, operational, and day-to-day support of a growing cloud environment, with a particular focus on the infrastructure underpinning our AI initiatives.

Install, configure, administer, manage, and support Software as a Service (SaaS) and Platform as a Service (PaaS) solutions running in both Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Optimize buildouts of cloud solutions, including specialized infrastructure for AI/Machine Learning (ML) workloads.
Design and engineer cloud solutions to meet customer requirements, with consideration for AI application performance and scalability.
Deploy, configure, and manage Azure resources specifically designed for AI and ML services, such as Azure Machine Learning workspaces, Azure AI services, and Graphics Processing Units (GPU)-enabled virtual machines.
Monitor and optimize the performance, capacity, and cost-effectiveness of AI infrastructure, ensuring efficient utilization of compute and storage resources for AI/ML models.
Collaborate with data scientists and AI/ML engineers to support the deployment and operationalization of AI models within the cloud environment.
Provide after-hours support for emergencies and occasional weekend maintenance.
Develop and maintain current operational procedures, user documentation, and user training materials applicable to the supported systems.

Minimum Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering/science/information technology discipline: Minimum 4 years of relevant experience. Typical engineering/science/information technology experience ranging from 6 to 10 years.
OR Master's degree in engineering/science/information technology discipline: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
OR PhD.
OR applicants without a bachelor's degree may be considered based on a combination of at least 12 years of completed education and/or relevant experience

Department of Energy (DOE) Order 426.2A Requirements

Not Applicable

Preferred Job Requirements

System administration skills in server operating systems such as Microsoft Windows or Linux
In-depth problem-solving and troubleshooting
Ability to communicate clearly (orally and written) with technical and non-technical staff
3+ years cloud administration in either Azure or AWS environment
3+ years working with Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), SaaS, or PaaS environments hosted in either Azure or AWS
Familiarity with Azure's AI and Machine Learning services and their underlying infrastructure.
Understanding of compute requirements for AI/ML workloads, including GPU provisioning and configuration.
Bachelor's degree in engineering/science/information technology discipline with a minimum of five years of relevant experience or a Master's degree in engineering/science/information technology discipline with a minimum of three years of relevant experience
Experience with FedRAMP cloud requirements
Experience with GovCloud Environments
General understanding of Networking equipment and technology
Experience with backup/recovery in a cloud environment
Experience with disaster recovery in a cloud environment
Experience with implementing cybersecurity controls and monitoring in a cloud environment
Strong Scripting skills (e.g. PowerShell, Azure CLI, Python, Bash, IaC)
Experience with Hypervisor technologies such as VMWare or Hyper-V
Experience with SAML authentication and identity federation in cloud environments (AWS, Azure)
Experience with multi-factor authentication cloud environments (AWS, Azure)
Experience with Azure Cost Management or AWS Cost Explorer
Ability to present technical and operational information clearly and effectively through the oral and written word, solve complex technical problems, and be alert to changes that may affect the security and operational environment of systems.
Hands-on experience deploying and managing AI/ML specific Azure services (e.g., Azure Machine Learning, Azure Cognitive Services, Azure Databricks).
Knowledge of Machine Learning Operations (MLOp)s principles and practices, particularly as they relate to infrastructure automation and monitoring.
Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) for deploying AI applications.

#JointheMission: Your Impact Starts Here

At Pantex, you won't just find a job—you’ll discover a career of purpose safeguarding national security through work performed nowhere else on Earth. We empower dedicated, innovative individuals like you to achieve their greatest impact surrounded by exceptional talent and limitless opportunities for professional growth.

When you #JointheMission, you choose a lifetime career where your commitment is genuinely valued and rewarded. At Pantex, we believe that extraordinary talent thrives when supported by a balanced life. Discover the flexibility that empowers you to excel, coupled with a benefits package designed for your total peace of mind from comprehensive health coverage and robust retirement planning, to opportunities for continuous learning through education reimbursement.

Notes

The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.

If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.

Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.

Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). If HRP is required, candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph, pursuant to 10 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 709. Medical requirements may apply.

Pantex is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to random selection for drug testing without advance notification.

Pantex is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability or veteran status.

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