Senior Technical Artist – Lighting

by | Sep 2, 2024 | Uncategorized

About the Role

Senior Technical Artist – Lighting

Cloud Chamber is looking for a Senior Technical Artist to work collaboratively with a team of artists and engineers to develop and support our lighting team. You will use your deep skills to develop best-practices and workflow automation, and support the production of consistently stylized visuals within a physically based render environment that will make the world of BioShock shine.

Job Details:

  • Work with the lighting team to create lighting standards, best-practices, and workflows within the Unreal engine that scale to production.
  • Contribute to a positive, proactive, and agile work environment that encourages innovation and collaboration.
  • Evaluate performance and help optimize lighting across the entire game.
  • Develop Blueprints or scripts to help link gameplay and lighting with user-friendly workflows.
  • Work with the lighting team to automate their workflows and stay within performance guidelines.
  • Work with the Cinematic, VFX, and Material teams to optimize performance and visual fidelity in real-time scenes.
  • Implement dynamic lighting and atmospheric systems to meet visual and gameplay needs.
  • Communicate with a geographically-distributed team using real-time tools as well as through multimedia documentation.
  • Research and share new techniques and technologies related to PBR lighting and shading with the goal of continuous development and improvement.
  • Receive and apply constructive feedback as part of our iterative process effectively while maintaining a positive attitude.
  • Work closely with other groups within the studio to achieve cohesive and visually stunning results.
  • Maintain the values of Cloud Chamber.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of experience in 3D AAA games as a technical artist.
  • Experience as a Senior Technical Artist on one AAA title.
  • Bachelor‘s Degree, or equivalent work experience.
  • Demonstrated experience working with modern FPS engines and modern art pipelines.
  • Must be comfortable taking on responsibility for the development of complex lighting solutions and workflows.
  • Working knowledge of Lumen and Blueprint.
  • Experience developing high quality lighting under runtime constraints.
  • Deep understanding of lighting, color-spaces, HDR, color-theory and PBR.
  • Skilled with industry standard game-dev tools (Perforce, Visual Studio, JIRA, etc.).
  • Experience with console development is a plus.
  • Experience working with a team of artists towards a common goal.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills.
  • Ability to respond elegantly to difficult creative changes, often late in the process.
  • Ability to problem-solve and prioritize issues while developing a production pipeline.
  • Ability to discuss, support, and advocate for your opinions while being receptive to differing viewpoints.
  • Highly detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and able to embrace change for a fast-growing organization.
  • Ability to perform multiple tasks, set priorities, and creatively solve challenging problems.
  • Uncompromising ethics and unwavering integrity.
  • Champion of high standards, pushing for progress, embracing change, and challenging the status quo.
  • A positive force multiplier with a great team-player attitude.
  • Willingness to uphold the values of Cloud Chamber.

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Experienced AWS Security Engineer

by | Sep 2, 2024 | Uncategorized

About the Role

Title: Experienced AWS Security Engineer – (100% Remote)

Location: Herndon United States

Job Description:

Serco Inc. is currently seeking an Experienced AWS Security Engineer to join our talented team – (100% Remote). If you’re looking for a high profile and challenging Security Engineer position supporting Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), then Serco has a great opportunity for you! The remote Network Engineer position will be on a dynamic team, supporting our CMS program based out of Herndon, VA. The position reports to IT Operations Network Manager.

Serco supports the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, a federal agency within the United States Department of Health and Human Services that administers the Medicare program and works in partnership with state governments to continue supporting eligibility determinations for consumers purchasing health insurance through the Federal Health Insurance Exchanges.

As a key member of our cloud infrastructure and security team, you will play a crucial role to help run system and network security operations of a hybrid cloud environment. You must have the ability to test and evaluate security concepts and security application changes to eliminate problems and make improvements with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issue, help create solutions, and be able to help provide root cause of incident.

The position will require AWS knowledge and expertise, Windows and Linux server security and vulnerability management, network firewall and F5 rule creation and policy management, security compliance and standards, Zero Trust Architecture, endpoint security, access control and authentication management, and security SIEM tools.

This position requires flexible working hours; must be willing to be on-call/work evenings/weekends as needed for troubleshooting or implement changes

In this role, you will:

  • Scalable Deployment and Management: Deploy and manage scalable security solutions for policy enforcement and secure internet traffic, ensuring the protection of our AWS and hybrid infrastructure.
  • Windows and Linux Security: Implement and maintain security measures for both Windows and Linux systems/instances, including vulnerability monitoring, patch management, and configuration hardening.
  • AWS Expertise: Utilize your AWS expertise to implement and configure security features such as IAM, encryption mechanisms including KMS, and security groups and NACLs to protect our cloud environment.
  • Hybrid Environment Security: Design and implement security solutions for our hybrid environment, ensuring seamless integration and protection of on-premises and cloud resources.
  • Splunk Utilization: Utilize Splunk for log analysis and correlation to identify security incidents, conduct investigations, investigate, and troubleshoot outages, and improve overall security posture.
  • Network Security Tools Proficiency: Demonstrate proficiency in network security tools such as Skybox and Netbrain to assess, monitor, and enhance the security of our network infrastructure.
  • Firewall Configuration and Management: Configure and manage Cisco and Palo Alto firewalls to enforce security policies and protect against unauthorized access and threats.
  • Active Directory Security: Implement and maintain security controls within Active Directory, including access controls, group policies, and privileged access management.
  • Zero Trust Implementation: Apply zero trust principles to our security architecture, implementing least privilege access controls and continuous authentication mechanisms.
  • Big IP F5: knowledge of F5 firewall and access policy management to provide API access for third-party applications.
  • Ticketing System and Security Office work: Work service requests and incidents tickets from end users and shareholders.
  • Production Support and On-call Participation: Provide production support and participate in on-call rotations to promptly address security incidents and ensure the availability and integrity of our systems.
  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Collaborate with multiple teams to ensure infrastructure as code is implemented securely within the AWS environment and IaC is maintained on security architecture.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role you will have:

  • United States Citizenship/Green Card required
  • Willing to be on-call, work evenings, and weekends as needed for troubleshooting or implement changes
  • A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
    • Or a High School Diploma with 9 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree
  • Minimum 4 years of relevant experience
  • Working knowledge of SIEM and logging tools;
    • Splunk, CloudWatch, CloudTrails, and SolarWinds for log review, monitor and reporting, and troubleshooting issues systems
  • Expertise in AWS Cloud concepts and security services
  • Knowledge of network principles and network security concepts
  • Knowledge and security practices of Windows and RHEL operating systems
  • Experience working with Zscaler Zero Trust environment and can investigate issues and implement changes in ZPA, ZIA, and ZDX
  • Active Directory Knowledge of Users and Computers and Group Policy Management
  • Experience working with firewall rules and policies preferably in Palo Alto Panorama
  • Knowledge of F5 Big IP Access Policy Management and APIs to help maintain third-party application access control
  • Experience assisting with artifact collection, documentation, process writing, and ticketing for audits and security office requests
  • Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or CloudFormation
  • Willing to work in and learn a myriad of network and security tools and devices including Netbrain, Skybox, CrowdStrike, SolarWinds Orion, and others
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to respond effectively to security incidents and vulnerabilities
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders and work effectively in cross-functional teams
  • Ability to travel up to 10%

Additional desired experience and skills:

  • AWS Certified Security – Specialty or AWS Certified Solutions Architect preferred
  • Proficiency in a scripting language for automation of security tasks and processes is a plus

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Systems Administrator L2

by | Sep 2, 2024 | Uncategorized

About the Role

Title: Systems Administrator L2

Location: United States

Internal Information Technology

Job Type Full time

Job Description:

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Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.

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As a System Administrator Level 2, you will play a critical role in implementation, maintaining and enhancing the efficiency, security, and reliability of our organization’s IT infrastructure. Works with a team to implement and manage Applications in Windows or Linux server solutions. This position requires a deep understanding of systems administration, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with other IT professionals. You will be responsible for managing and troubleshooting complex systems, and servers to ensure optimal performance and availability. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and a deep understanding of enterprise-level systems.

What you’ll be doing

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Work closely with a group of administrators to understand the existing environment, assist each other with day-to-day operations and help with issues as a team.
  • Install, configure, and monitor operating systems (Windows) and related software applications.
  • Ability to use and operate virtualized environments to support virtualized systems (Windows and Linux)
  • Perform regular system maintenance, including software updates, patches, and security configurations.
  • Troubleshoot hardware, software issues, and provide timely resolution.
  • Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement appropriate optimization strategies.
  • Ability to operate existing enterprise storage systems and backup solutions.
  • Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution: Provide timely resolution or escalation to ensure minimal impact to business operations. Document troubleshooting procedures and create SOPs.
  • Change Management: Participate in change management processes, including reviewing and implementing system changes, updates, and enhancements. Assess the impact of changes on system performance, stability, and security. Follow established change management procedures and maintain proper documentation.
  • Work with team to identify and recommend new solutions or enhancements to improve environment, simplify and improve efficiencies.
  • Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

  • Detail oriented and possess the ability to follow detailed and complex instructions to implement or resolve issues accurately.
  • Knowledge of modern operating systems (Windows) and virtualization technologies. I.e. Windows Server 2016, 2019, 2022, VMware vSphere 6.x – 8.x
  • Understand basic networking concepts in relation to Operating systems: subnetting, basic routing and general firewall rule concepts.
  • Experience in administering enterprise storage systems and backup solutions.
  • Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure)
  • Windows Active Directory/DHCP/DNS/Group Policy
  • Experience in troubleshooting and problem-solving with the ability to analyze and resolve technical issues.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan and execute IT projects, including system upgrades, migrations, and deployments.
  • Create and maintain documentation, including system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
  • Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends to recommend innovative solutions and improvements.
  • Experience or desire to learn automation using standard tools for the respective operating system platform (e.g., PowerShell, per, bash)

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EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

  • Work experience of 5+ years.
  • Experience as a Systems Administrator, with a focus on implementation, and administration.
  • Knowledge of systems, including servers, storage, and virtualization technologies.
  • Proficiency in operating systems (Windows) and associated administration tools.
  • Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure)
  • Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex issues and provide innovative solutions.
  • Familiarity with IT security principles, practices, and compliance requirements.
  • Good communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Azure, Windows Server administration, Office 365 and respective applications, VMware Certified) are desirable.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Primarily sitting with some walking, standing, and bending.
  • Able to hear and speak on a telephone.
  • Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate any required computer keyboard, mouse, and other technical instruments.
  • Able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.

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Senior Growth Designer

by | Aug 30, 2024 | Uncategorized

About the Role

Senior Growth Designer

at Octave

Virtual (Remote)

About the Company:

Octave is a modern behavioral health practice creating a new standard for care delivery that’s both high-quality and accessible. With in-person and virtual clinics in multiple states, the company offers evidence-based individual, couples, and family therapy, while pioneering relationships with payers to make care more affordable through insurance. By raising the bar on how care is delivered and how providers are supported, we are building a sustainable system that values equity, affordability, and effectiveness.

About the Role:

As the Senior Growth Designer at Octave, you will play an important role in creating well-designed, visually-impactful work that touches multiple channels and drives key growth metrics. This position requires a highly creative individual with impeccable attention to detail, strong project management skills, and a demonstrated understanding of design methodologies used to work cross functionally with peers in marketing, engineering, sales, and product organizations. The ideal candidate has the ability to lead projects from concept to completion, has extensive experience acting as a strong generalist across digital design, web design, advertising, print, art direction (and more), along with a portfolio demonstrating this diverse range of work.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Brand Stewardship and Design Execution: Lead the development and evolution of the company’s visual brand identity across all channels, ensuring consistency and alignment with our overall brand strategy. Oversee visual elements of marketing campaigns, including digital ads, social media content, and print materials such as Out-Of-Home (OOH) advertising, sales materials, brochures, and direct mailers. Coordinate with internal teams + external agencies to deliver high-quality creative work on time and within budget, selecting stock photography and directing photo shoots to maintain a compelling visual style.
  • Website and User Interface Design: Update website designs, build new components to enhance user experience, and drive conversions. Create intuitive, user-friendly interfaces for software products to ensure a positive, consistent experience across web and mobile platforms. Collaborate closely with developers to ensure high-quality execution and integration of design elements.
  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with marketing teams to create assets that support promotional efforts and enhance brand visibility. Partner with product managers, developers, and designers within the larger design organization to ensure brand uniformity, consistency, and alignment with business goals and technical requirements. Be highly articulate in communication and proactive in partnership.
  • Management of Creative Resources: Oversee a team of contract creative designers, providing direction, feedback, and support to ensure high-quality outputs. Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring they are delivered on time and meet quality standards. Lead design reviews, in partnership with the Head of Design, and make necessary revisions based on feedback from stakeholders.
  • Quality Assurance and Innovation: Have an impeccable eye for detail, adapting and refining designs based on user feedback, business needs, and technological advancements. Stay updated on industry trends, tools, and technologies to keep the company at the forefront of design innovation.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Preferred 5+ years of professional design experience, ideally in startup or technology environments.
  • Experience working on brands across B2C and B2B/Saas.
  • Experience working on/with product design, UI/UX, visual design, and creative brand executions.
  • Demonstrable experience successfully leading design projects from concept to completion.
  • Experience in managing and communicating with internal stakeholders, peer designers, as well as external agency partners.
  • Must be able to provide a portfolio of completed design projects and/or work samples.
  • Expertise in brand development and visual design across digital and print media, with experience creating cohesive brand identities.
  • Strong understanding of typographic principles, information hierarchy, layout, composition, and color theory.
  • Thorough understanding of design best practices required for various channels such as email, social media, video, web, and mobile applications.
  • Proficiency in UI/UX design, including the ability to craft intuitive interfaces and user experiences for web and mobile applications.
  • Strong project management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple projects and meet deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, able to articulate design concepts clearly and work effectively with cross-functional teams, including marketing and development.
  • A keen eye for detail, ensuring all design work is polished and aligns with brand standards, along with the ability to adapt designs based on feedback.
  • Advanced skills in design software like Figma, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, and your animation tool(s) of choice with a strong understanding of current design trends and technologies.
  • Nice to have: experience in healthcare, familiarity with HTML & CSS, and experience with design systems.

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Senior Lead Cloud Engineer

by | Aug 30, 2024 | Uncategorized

About the Role

Title: Senior Lead Cloud Engineer

Location: OR-Salem

Job Description: About Lumen

Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications – quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and company from the people up – committed to teamwork, trust and transparency. People power progress.

Lumen’s commitment to workplace inclusion and employee support shines bright. We’ve made the Newsweek 2024 Greatest Workplaces for Diversity list and achieved a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index (CEI) for the fifth consecutive year. Plus, we’re the top employer in the communications and telecom industry, ranking 12th overall across all industries in The American Opportunity Index.

We’re looking for top-tier talent and offer the flexibility you need to thrive and deliver lasting impact. Join us as we digitally connect the world and shape the future.

The Role

Lumen is embarking on a multi-year journey to modernize and move forward applications to the cloud with special emphasis towards Microsoft Azure. We are looking for an outgoing energetic person to help pave the way to our exciting new future. The Cloud DevOps Engineer will be a key member of the Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE). The Cloud DevOps Engineer will provide best practices on secure foundational cloud implementations, automated provisioning of infrastructure and applications, cloud-ready application architectures, and more.

Location

This position is fully remote in the US.

The Main Responsibilities

  • Creating cloud-based infrastructure required by the software team in Azure using infrastructure as code
  • Work in a CI/CD environment.
  • Refine, evangelize, and deliver on Lumen’s multi-cloud operating model vision and strategy
  • Partner in the delivery of cloud-based technical architectures, migration approaches, and application optimizations that enable business objectives
  • Evolve and drive our automation capabilities by enabling a DevOps and SRE culture
  • Hands on-Technical lead to guide, mentor, and coach
  • Participate in meetings and conferences to gather requirements and discuss architectural decisions.
  • Apply a thorough understanding of deploying and managing application lifecycles to interpret customer business needs and processes.

What We Look For in a Candidate

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Information Systems or related field or the equivalent in training and experience
  • 4years’ experience designing, building, and deploying scalable cloud-based solutions in Azure (or comparable cloud)
  • 4years’ experience in combined roles of cloud engineer, infrastructure engineer, DevOps engineering, SRE or application development
  • Scripting language development experience (BASH, etc).
  • Expertise with automating infrastructure provisioning and/or continuous integration/delivery
  • Experience using infrastructure as code preferably with Terraform. Experience with native cloud technologies (ARM, Cloudformation, etc.) or other multi-cloud tools like Pulumi is appreciated.
  • Experience one or more languages, such as Java, Python, Go, JavaScript, C++, or similar
  • Excellent experience in the application of cloud architectures and IT security principles
  • Public Trust clearance is required for this position

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