Cloud Engineer

Job Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, configure, and maintain cloud infrastructure supporting AWS GovCloud and hybrid cloud environments.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform or similar automation frameworks to support repeatable and scalable cloud deployments.
• Build and manage containerized environments using platforms such as OpenShift, Kubernetes, and Docker.
• Support cloud architecture implementation activities including networking, compute, storage, identity management, security services, and monitoring.
• Configure and maintain cloud resources in accordance with security requirements, compliance standards, and operational procedures.
• Collaborate with cloud architects, systems engineers, cybersecurity teams, and developers to implement secure and reliable cloud solutions.
• Develop and maintain cloud engineering documentation including deployment guides, architecture diagrams, configuration baselines, and operational procedures.
• Monitor cloud environments for performance, availability, capacity, and security issues while supporting troubleshooting and optimization activities.
• Implement cloud security best practices including access controls, logging, encryption, vulnerability remediation, and secure configuration management.
• Support cloud migration, modernization, and integration efforts across enterprise and mission systems.
• Participate in technical reviews, operational readiness assessments, incident response activities, and continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance (TS/SCI preferred depending on program requirements).
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related technical discipline. Equivalent experience may be considered.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience designing, deploying, and maintaining cloud infrastructure.
• Experience with AWS cloud environments, including AWS GovCloud or similar government cloud platforms.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
• Experience with container platforms including Kubernetes, OpenShift, or Docker.
• Experience supporting cloud networking, compute, storage, identity management, and system administration.
• Experience implementing secure cloud configurations and supporting compliance requirements.
• Experience with Linux administration, scripting, and automation.
• Ability to develop technical documentation and collaborate with engineering and operations teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Power-Point, Excel, Project, and Outlook.
• Ability to travel approximately 25% to support customer locations, deployments, and technical activities.

Salary Range

$115,000.00 - $140,000.00