- Location
- VA, US
- Department
- Engineering
- Clearance
- Required
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- iCIMS
Description
Overview
Acuity, Inc. seeks dynamic, self-motivated individuals with experience as a Cloud Solutions Architect. The Client office is the force of choice for the development of global infrastructure and delivery of solutions that drive influence operations. The Client requires specialized skills in cloud engineering and full stack development.
Why Acuity?
We’re building more than careers—we’re building a place people genuinely love to work. At Acuity, you’ll get:
• Strong work-life balance and a people-first culture• Competitive compensation + Health/Dental/Vision coverage• 401(k) with company match• Up to $3,000 annually for training and certifications and up to $3,000 for degree seeking programs
🏆 Recognized as a Best Places to Work (Washington Business Journal, 8+ years)🏆 Named a Top Workplace by The Washington Post (2022–2025)
Ready to grow with a team that invests in you? Learn more: www.myacuity.com
Why Acuity?
Are you ready to use your expertise in the areas of IT Modernization, Data Enablement, and Hyperautomation to make a real difference? Join Acuity, Inc., a technology consulting firm that supports federal agencies. We combine industry partnerships and long-term federal experience with innovative technical leadership to support our customers’ critical missions.Responsibilities
What you 'll be doing:
- Shall participate in software development efforts through all aspects of the software engineering life cycle including scope and work estimation, design, documentation, implementation, testing and integration.
- Shall design and develop new applications to better meet the Client mission design, as well as develop, and provide O&M for multiple tools.
- Shall assist in developing solutions to software architecture problems and broad design solutions.
- Shall manage virtual and physical servers on a virtualization platform (VMware) with Windows Server 2008-2016, Ubuntu, CentOS, and Ubuntu operating systems.
- Shall ensure the security of the server infrastructure by implementing industry best practices regarding privacy, security, and regulatory compliance.
- Shall use a proactive approach to anticipating, mitigating, identifying, troubleshooting, and correcting hardware and software issues on servers and workstations.
Qualifications
Required Skills:
- Demonstrated experience independently designing and developing cloud based applications using current best practices and architectural guidelines.
- Demonstrated experience working in software engineering, applications development or web application development and deployment.
- Demonstrated experience with object oriented development in a modern language (Java, Go, C##).
- Demonstrated experience developing front ends in modern frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.
- Demonstrated experience developing in a Linux environment.
- Demonstrated experience developing in a commercial clouds such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Demonstrated experience developing containerized applications using Kubernetes.
- Demonstrated experience working with orchestration tools like Terraform, Ansible, or Helm.
- Demonstrated experience with networking and Virtual Private Network (VPN) protocols like OpenVPN, Wireguard, and IPSec.
- Demonstrated experience managing end user accounts, permissions, access rights, and storage allocations in accordance with best practices.
- Demonstrated experience installing and managing cloud based applications in AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Demonstrated experience with Kubernetes and containerization.
- Demonstrated experience performing software and hardware upgrades, patches and reconfigs.
- Demonstrated experience managing the physical environment of server racks including cable management, documenting, labeling, and configuration of KVM switching for console and remote access.
- Demonstrated experience installing and upgrading computer components and software, managing virtual servers, and integrate automation processes.
- Demonstrated experience troubleshooting hardware and software errors by running diagnostics, documenting problems and resolutions, prioritizing problems, and assessing impact of issues.
- Demonstrated experience performing regular backup operations and implementing appropriate processes for data protection, disaster recovery, and failover procedures.
- Demonstrated experience monitoring the system daily and responding immediately to performance, security or usability concerns.
- Demonstrated experience reviewing application logs to sustain system integrity and security.
- Demonstrated experience with Linux administration (Centos/Ubuntu/Rocky).
- Demonstrated experience communicating issues and resolutions to all levels of an organization.
- Demonstrated experience responding and resolving help desk and JIRA requests.
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, System Administration, or a closely related field, or equivalent experience.
Preferred Skills
- Demonstrated experience with Java/Go.
- Demonstrated experience with Javascript.
- Demonstrated experience with React, Angular, or Vue.
- Demonstrated experience with development in AWS, Azure, or GCP (specifically experience with EC2, S3, EKS, EFS, Route53, Load Balancers or their equivalents).
- Demonstrated experience with Kubernetes.
- Demonstrated experience with automation – CI/CD (Gitlab).
- Demonstrated experience in system administration.
- System administration and IT certifications in Linux, Microsoft, or other network related fields
- Demonstrated experience with Virtual Private Network (VPN) technologies like OpenVPN, Wireguard, and IPSec.
- Demonstrated experience with virtualization, VMWare, or equivalent.
- Demonstrated experience with scripting (Bash, Python, Powershell) and automation tools.
Clearance Requirements:
- TS/SCI w/Poly
About Acuity
At Acuity, your work matters—and so does your experience. We’re a management and technology consulting firm supporting critical federal missions, where you’ll have the opportunity to solve meaningful challenges, work alongside high-performing teams, and make a real impact from day one.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
Grow Your Career, Your WayWe invest in you with personalized development plans, mentorship, and up to $3,000 annually for training and certifications and up to $3,000 for degree seeking programs—so you can keep building the career you want.
Be Part of Something InnovativeYou’ll work on cutting-edge solutions that support important government missions, in an environment that encourages new ideas and continuous improvement.
Thrive in a People-First CultureCollaboration, respect, and support aren’t just values—they’re how we operate. Your voice is heard, your contributions are recognized, and your success is shared.
Feel Valued and RewardedWe offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a strong focus on work-life balance so you can perform at your best—at work and at home.
Join an Award-Winning TeamOur employees consistently rank us among the best—earning honors like Best Places to Work (Washington Business Journal, 9+ years) and Top Workplaces (The Washington Post, 2022–2025).
Bring Your Whole Self to WorkWe’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to succeed.
Make Your Impact
Join Acuity and be part of a team where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your work drives meaningful outcomes.
Learn more: www.myacuity.com
Acuity is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.
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