Cloud Engineer at Strider Technologies

Falls Church, Virginia, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

3+ years of experience in cloud, DevOps, or infrastructure roles, with hands-on expertise in AWS and/or Azure
Proficiency in scripting (Python, Bash) and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
Strong knowledge of IAM, SSO, and access management best practices
Experience with Kubernetes/EKS and managing containerized workloads at scale
Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (VPCs, subnets, routing, VPNs)
Familiarity with monitoring tools like CloudWatch, Grafana, or Zabbix
Experience operating in compliance-focused environments
Strong troubleshooting skills in Linux environments

Responsibilities

Deploy and manage scalable cloud infrastructure in AWS and Azure, including automation via Terraform and AWS CDK
Configure secure access controls using IAM principles, AWS Identity Center, and least-privilege models
Monitor system performance, cost, and availability, identifying trends and suggesting optimizations
Build and maintain scripting tools (Python, Bash) to automate infrastructure tasks and operational workflows
Manage containerized workloads with Kubernetes/EKS and support Docker-based environments
Implement and maintain secrets management solutions (e.g., AWS Secrets Manager, Azure Key Vault)
Partner with Security to ensure infrastructure meets compliance requirements (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001, FedRAMP)
Document infrastructure workflows, automation practices, and operational standards

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

AWSAzureTerraformAWS CDKKubernetesEKSDockerPythonBashIAMAWS Secrets ManagerAzure Key Vault

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What benefits does Strider Technologies offer?

Strider offers competitive compensation, company equity options, flexible PTO, wellness reimbursement, and US health benefits.

Is this Cloud Engineer role remote or office-based?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What are the key skills required for the Cloud Engineer position?

The role requires 3+ years in cloud/DevOps with hands-on AWS/Azure expertise, proficiency in Python/Bash scripting and Terraform IaC, strong IAM/SSO knowledge, Kubernetes/EKS experience, networking fundamentals, monitoring tools, compliance environments, and Linux troubleshooting.

What is the team structure for this Cloud Engineer role?

You'll work closely with platform, engineering, and security teams as part of the Infrastructure & Platform team.

What makes a strong candidate for the Cloud Engineer role at Strider?

Candidates with 3+ years of cloud/DevOps experience, hands-on AWS/Azure skills, IaC proficiency, Kubernetes expertise, and nice-to-haves like AWS certification or Elasticsearch experience stand out.

Strider Technologies

Strategic intelligence using AI insights

About Strider Technologies

Strider Technologies provides strategic intelligence services that help organizations enhance their technology and innovation efforts. The company uses open source data and artificial intelligence to convert publicly available information into valuable insights. Strider serves a diverse range of clients, including those in the public, research, and academic sectors, by offering actionable data that helps them identify risks and seize opportunities in a competitive global landscape. One of Strider's key products is Shield, which integrates with existing security systems to deliver focused analysis of security events and proactive defense measures. The company updates its database monthly to ensure clients have access to the latest information, setting it apart from competitors by providing timely and relevant insights tailored to critical organizational needs.

Salt Lake City, UtahHeadquarters

2019Year Founded

$110.9MTotal Funding

SERIES_CCompany Stage

Consulting, Cybersecurity, AI & Machine LearningIndustries

51-200Employees