Cloud Application Integration Engineer - Remote Eligible

Cloud Application Integration Engineer

ARS is seeking a seasoned Cloud Application Integration Engineer to lead the administration, configuration, and optimization of cloud-based application instances across our enterprise ecosystem. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in complex environments, enjoys solving operational challenges, and can architect scalable integration strategies while ensuring system reliability and performance.

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support. Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career-driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers.

Responsibilities:

• Administer and maintain cloud-hosted application instances
• Oversee integration workflows between SaaS platforms, on-prem systems, and third-party APIs.
• Monitor application health, performance, and usage metrics; proactively identify and resolve issues.
• Manage configuration, patching, upgrades, and security compliance across cloud applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business process automation and data synchronization.
• Develop and maintain documentation for application configurations, integration flows, and operational procedures.
• Evaluate new tools and technologies to enhance operational efficiency and integration reliability.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Must be a US citizen
• 5+ years of experience in cloud application administration and integration engineering
• Must possess an active Secret clearance
• Security+ required
• Significant demonstrated experience deploying applications to mainstream cloud ecosystems (Azure, Amazon Web Services) and associated technology stacks, including container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Deep expertise in managing SaaS platforms and cloud-native applications.
• Familiarity with ITIL practices, change management, and incident response workflows.
• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Skills:

• Cloud certifications (e.g., AWS SysOps Administrator, Azure Administrator Associate)
• Experience with identity and access management (IAM), SSO, and role-based access controls
• Knowledge of data governance, compliance frameworks
• Background in scripting or automation

All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

The contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.

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