Azure Lead

Position Title: Azure Lead (Cloud‑Native Test Lead)
Location: Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
Clearance Required: DoD SECRET

Greetings and Introduction:
Thank you for considering EPIC Scientific LLC. We are seeking a Azure Lead to lead conversions and evaluate applications in a cloud‑native environment in support of Army acquisition and PEO C3N cloud‑native principles.

Position Overview:
As the Azure Lead (Cloud‑Native Test Lead), you will design, build, and operate a secure test sandbox for evaluating cloud‑native applications, lead application conversion and evaluation efforts, and help shape PEO C3N cloud‑native guidance for Army acquisition. You will work with program offices, developers, and security teams to enable repeatable, auditable testing and promote DevSecOps practices.

Typical Tasks Include:

• Design, deploy, and maintain a cloud‑native test sandbox (Kubernetes, container runtimes, networking, and observability).
• Lead conversion and evaluation efforts for candidate applications, including functional and non‑functional testing.
• Define and enforce CI/CD, IaC (Terraform), and configuration management best practices.
• Implement security controls consistent with DoD/Army guidance (STIGs, FedRAMP/CC SRG considerations) and integrate automated security scanning into pipelines.
• Develop test plans, acceptance criteria, and metrics to evaluate application readiness for acquisition decisions.
• Collaborate with PEO C3N stakeholders to translate cloud‑native principles into testable criteria and evaluation checklists.
• Provide technical mentorship and conduct knowledge transfers to program teams.
• Produce clear technical documentation and briefs for leadership and contracting officers.

Position Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Active DoD SECRET clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in cloud engineering, with at least 3 years in cloud‑native application evaluation or migration (senior level).
• Demonstrated experience designing and operating Kubernetes clusters and containerized application platforms.
• Hands‑on experience with CI/CD pipelines, IaC (Terraform, CloudFormation), and configuration management.
• Strong understanding of DoD/Army cloud security requirements and secure engineering practices.
• Proven track record leading technical efforts and delivering test environments for government or defense customers.

Required Skills:

• Kubernetes (architecture, operators, cluster lifecycle) and container orchestration.
• CI/CD tooling (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or similar) and pipeline automation.
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred) and automated provisioning.
• Scripting (Python, Bash, or similar) and automation for testing and deployment.
• Knowledge of DoD security frameworks, STIGs, and compliance automation.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to brief senior leadership.

Desired Skills:

• Experience supporting Army acquisition programs or PEO C3N initiatives.
• Cloud provider certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP) and Kubernetes certifications (CKA/CKAD).
• Familiarity with service mesh, observability (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK), and SRE practices.
• Experience with container security tools and DevSecOps toolchains.
• Prior experience developing test criteria for acquisition decision points.

Benefits of Working at EPIC Scientific:

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & 11 Paid Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development opportunities
• HSA, FSA, HRA options
• 401K Matching
• Profit Sharing