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Cloud Platform Engineer

ASCENDING Inc. is a Virginia-based AWS Certified Advanced Consulting Partner specializing in cloud migration and IT consulting.

ASCENDING

Employee count: 11-50

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Job Title: Cloud Platform Engineer
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We are seeking a Cloud Platform Engineer to join a small, high-performing engineering team focused on ambitious technology goals. This role offers an exciting opportunity for career growth, where quick thinking, long-term strategic awareness, and the ability to collaborate effectively are essential. Candidates will work on building and managing scalable cloud infrastructures across AWS, Azure, and GCP using tools like AWS CDK, Azure Blueprints, GCP Deployment Manager, and Terraform, while developing IAM policies and automating operations through GitHub Actions.

The Cloud Platform Engineer will also be responsible for instrumenting and deploying new codebases, implementing security policies with Cloud Custodian, and educating stakeholders on cloud best practices. The ideal candidate will balance hands-on technical work, vendor collaboration, process documentation, and knowledge sharing across platforms like Jira, Confluence, and GitHub. They must be comfortable troubleshooting both modern containerized environments and traditional Windows Server infrastructures, while consistently upholding strong operational and security standards.
Required Experience:
  • Solid experience coding toward system “-ilities” such as scalability, availability, and security
  • Familiarity with OWASP security principles and ability to build secure systems by design
  • Expertise in AWS (required), with working knowledge of Azure and GCP
  • Strong understanding of Cloud as APIs managing real-world components, not just virtual servers
  • Ability to switch comfortably between various Unix/Linux shell syntaxes, Windows CLI, and GNU/Linux environments
  • Practical experience debugging Python 3.x, JavaScript, and similar languages
  • Proven ability to build infrastructure as code solutions and deploy using modern DevOps tools
  • Comfort balancing traditional server-oriented workflows with containerized, cloud-native architectures
  • A strong bias for action, continuous learning, and teaching others
  • Ability to document and clearly share new knowledge across the team
  • Familiarity with tools like Jira, Confluence, Zoom, GitHub, and Artifactory
  • Certifications and degrees are valued, but practical experience, results, and a learning mindset are equally important
What We Value:
  • Highly motivated, entrepreneurial, and team-oriented individuals
  • Strong commercial and results-driven orientation
  • Outstanding team collaboration and influencing skills
  • High levels of trust and integrity
  • Strategic and entrepreneurial thinking
  • Excellent organizational and interpersonal communication skills

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ASCENDING Inc. is a certified small disadvantaged business headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, recognized for its AWS Certified Advanced Consulting Partner status. The company specializes in IT Services and IT Consulting, bringing expertise in Cloud Migration, DevOps, and Application Development services tailored for enterprise customers. The ASCENDING team is committed to delivering scalable and highly available cloud solutions, utilizing advanced technologies to enhance the effectiveness of clients' IT infrastructures.

At ASCENDING, we not only assist organizations with their cloud strategies but also help them navigate the challenges of transforming their data capabilities and migrating to cloud-based environments. Our management and technical teams comprise certified engineers with years of experience in building robust IT systems that drive businesses forward. We focus on our clients' needs and construct solutions designed to yield optimal outcomes, ensuring that each project aligns with their unique business goals.

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