Cloud Computing Architecture Advisor (Subject Matter Expert I)

Summary

FWI (FedWriters, Inc.) is seeking a Cloud Computing Architecture Advisor to support NOAA's National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL) and MRMS cloud modernization efforts. The role advises scientists and engineers on cloud deployment pipelines, infrastructure as code, unit testing, reanalysis workflows, enterprise cloud standards, and cost optimization.

Responsibilities

• Apply specialized technical knowledge to advise NSSL scientists and engineers on developing deployment pipelines, infrastructure as code, and unit tests for MRMS systems in the commercial cloud
• Provide recommendations for meeting NWS Enterprise Cloud development standards, including cloud budget and cost-optimization considerations
• Advise on and support development of optimized pipelines for running MRMS reanalysis workflows in the commercial cloud
• Provide technical documentation (e.g., schematics, code repositories, test reports regarding cloud budget impacts) for development activities
• Prepare quarterly reports of status

Skills

• BA/BS in a technical or business discipline
• 4+ years of professional and/or academic experience
• Software programming skills (C++ required, Perl, Python, and Bash preferred)
• Experience writing software for and using commercial cloud provider services, especially Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure
• Demonstrated ability to advise technical teams on cloud architecture strategy and cost management
• Software development experience (Git)
• Communication skills, including technical writing
• Ability to work as part of a technical team
• Primary location: Remote
• Normal work hours are Monday through Friday, 8 hours per day / 40 hours per week, excluding federal holidays; field data-collection activities may require irregular hours during active severe weather events
• Local and non-local travel may be required, not anticipated to exceed 5% annually; all unplanned travel must be approved in writing by the COR at least 10 calendar days in advance
• Familiarity with meteorological datasets, including output from weather radar systems (preferred)

Qualifications

Must Haves

• BA/BS in a technical or business discipline
• 4+ years of professional and/or academic experience
• Software programming skills (C++ required, Perl, Python, and Bash preferred)
• Experience writing software for and using commercial cloud provider services, especially Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure
• Demonstrated ability to advise technical teams on cloud architecture strategy and cost management
• Software development experience (Git)
• Communication skills, including technical writing
• Ability to work as part of a technical team
• Primary location: Remote
• Normal work hours are Monday through Friday, 8 hours per day / 40 hours per week, excluding federal holidays; field data-collection activities may require irregular hours during active severe weather events
• Local and non-local travel may be required, not anticipated to exceed 5% annually; all unplanned travel must be approved in writing by the COR at least 10 calendar days in advance

Nice to Haves

• Familiarity with meteorological datasets, including output from weather radar systems (preferred)

Benefits

• Remote work arrangement
• Opportunities for internal promotions
• Professional development
• Recognition and rewards programs
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Government-furnished equipment, including access to HPC resources, specialized mobile observation platforms, laboratory test equipment, computers, and office workspace, as applicable