Cloud Project Manager

At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.

Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.

Requisition #: 437

Job Title: Cloud Project Manager

Location: Remote (must be 4 hours driving distance from NCR)

Clearance Level: Active DoD - CBP Suitability, DHS Suitability, Active TS

Required Certification(s):

• Eligibility/Clearance - Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  
  

Clearance Preference:

• CBP Full BI - 1st priority
• DHS badge + DoD Top Secret or Secret - 2nd choice
• DoD Secret or Top Secret + willingness to get CBP clearance - 3rd choice (it can take 45 days to 6 months to obtain a CBP clearance – work can only begin once the clearance is fully adjudicated)
  
  

SUMMARY

Customs Border Patrol (CBP) has a global presence with connectivity to approximately 1300 field sites as well as Other Government Agencies (OGAs) and trade partners. CBP conducts operations in 22 countries, 328 ports of entry, 129 border patrol stations within 22 sectors, and 75 AMO locations. To support its mission, CBP needs a robust, resilient, and high performing enterprise network and supporting services throughout its global footprint. The Network Services Division within the Office of Information and Technology (OIT) Enterprise Infrastructure and Operations Directorate (EIOD) provides network services and oversight of the CBP enterprise network infrastructure and comprises the Network Architecture and Engineering Division (NAED) and Network Operations Division (NOD).

The Cloud Project Manager (PM) shall work closely with the Program Manager (PM) and CBP personnel to ensure a high-quality customer experience. The Cloud PM is the single point of contact (POC) for cloud services under the ENAESS task order that connect to numerous Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) and cloud services such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft M365 and Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Box, Salesforce, and ServiceNow.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for managing all aspects of the cloud and colocation network services in accordance with Cloud Network Engineering and Implementation, Migration and Support, Cloud Resource Usage Monitoring and Management, Cloud Performance Monitoring, Colocation Implementation and Management, and Colocation Operations and Maintenance.
• Responsible for managing a team of highly skilled architects and engineers in support of cloud adoption by CBP.
• Provide expert guidance in one or more Cloud Infrastructure (IaaS) offerings and be comfortable discussing solutions with clients.
• Manage the process of migrating and transition to a cloud environment.
  
  

SUPERVISORY DUTIES

• Manage team of highly skilled engineers and architects.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Certifications

• Eligibility/Clearance - Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  
  

Clearance Preference:

• CBP Full BI - 1st priority
• Any DHS badge + DoD Top Secret or Secret - 2nd choice
• DoD Secret or Top Secret + willingness to get CBP clearance - 3rd choice (it can take 45 days to 6 months to obtain a CBP clearance – work can only begin once the clearance is fully adjudicated)
  
  

Education, Background, And Years Of Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (e.g., Information Technology, Networking, and Telecommunications), or three (3) years of experience in a technical field with a bachelor’s degree in another field, or five (5) years of experience without a bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience managing cloud service providers for complex IT systems, preferably in telecommunications and networking.
  
  

Required Skills

ADDITIONAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience managing cloud networks for major Federal government agencies
• Experience overseeing, organizing, directing, and managing project teams for multiple, complex cloud projects for large Federal government customers, demonstrated in the types of experience as stated in the resume.
• Experience in Agile Scrum issue and project tracking, preferably in the Atlassian suite.
• Foundational and fundamental certification in native CSPs, preferably in Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and Microsoft Azure
• Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) Public and Private Cloud
• Experience with Azure Cloud
• Experience with Google Cloud
• Experience migrating from legacy on-prem networking to the Cloud Networking
• Thorough understanding of Cloud Computing: virtualization technologies, Infrastructure as a Service, Platform as a Service and Software as a Service Cloud delivery models and the current competitive landscape
• Thorough understanding of infrastructure (firewalls, load balancers, hypervisor, storage, monitoring, security, etc.) and have experience with orchestration to develop a cloud solution.
• A data-driven critical thinking mind, analytical expertise, and a solution-driven, service-oriented personality.
• A knack for working in a similar fast-paced, high-SLA, deadline driven environment.
  
  

Preferred Skills

• PMP and ITIL v4 Foundation certifications are preferred.
  
  

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environmental Conditions

• Fully Remote
  
  

Strength Demands

• Sedentary – 10 lbs. Maximum lifting, occasional lift/carry of small articles. Some occasional walking or standing may be required. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Stand or Sit; Use Hands / Fingers to Handle or Feel; See
  
  

Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together. What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.

Happy - Be Infectious.

Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.

Helpful - Be Supportive.

Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.

Honest - Be Trustworthy.

Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.

Humble - Be Grounded.

Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.

Hungry - Be Eager.

Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.

Hustle - Be Driven.

Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals With Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35 (c)