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Job ID: 2601583 Location: REMOTE WORK, DC, US Date Posted: 2026-02-19 Category: Defense/Intel Subcategory: Geospatial Engr Schedule: Full-time Shift: Day Job Travel: No Minimum Clearance Required: None Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Public Trust Potential for Remote Work: Yes Description We are seeking a talented and motivated GeoPlatform Cloud Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will support the design, deployment, modernization, and maintenance of cloud-based solutions for the National Geospatial Platform (GeoPlatform) and related geospatial initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in cloud-native architectures, geospatial services, big data processing, and automation, while providing scalable, secure, and innovative solutions for geospatial data management, analysis, and visualization. As a critical member of the team, the GeoPlatform Cloud Engineer will focus on delivering robust cloud functions and workflows, ensuring the availability, reliability, and security of the platform while enabling cutting-edge geospatial capabilities. Duties: • Design, build, and implement infrastructure and services within cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) to enhance GeoPlatform capabilities. • Evaluate and integrate cloud-native geospatial tools and services to support mission requirements, including GIS systems, data pipelines, APIs, and big data processing. • Develop and document scalable and resilient geospatial cloud solutions aligned with best practices for process automation, containerization, and resource optimization. • Collaborate with architects, DevOps engineers, and developers to define system requirements and design technical solutions that align with both operational and customer needs. • Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates) for efficient cloud resource automation. • Implement CI/CD pipelines to streamline software development lifecycles and automate deployment and monitoring processes. • Support geospatial data workflows including data ingestion, storage, processing, and visualization using platforms such as ArcGIS, GeoServer, OpenLayers, or PostgreSQL/PostGIS. • Optimize performance and scalability for geospatial workloads, including vector tiles, raster imagery, and 3D datasets. • Ensure adherence to cloud governance and security practices, supporting compliance frameworks (e.g., FedRAMP, NIST, FISMA). • Monitor system performance, incident management, and disaster recovery to guarantee system uptime and security. Qualifications Education: • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Geographic Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience). Experience: • 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering, system design, and geospatial technologies. • Expertise with geospatial tools (e.g., ArcGIS Suite, GeoJSON, GDAL, OGC-compliant services). • Proven experience managing cloud resources in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud frameworks. • Proficiency in Python, Java, or similar programming languages for cloud automation and data processing. Certifications (Preferred): • AWS Certified Solutions Architect or AWS Certified DevOps Engineer. • Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert. • Esri certifications for geospatial data management. Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.