Cloud Engineer

Responsibilities

• Support deployment and maintenance of secure hybrid cloud environments.
• Aid in implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Configuration as Code (CaC) using Terraform, Ansible, Helm, and Argo CD to maintain consistent configurations.
• Execute cloud automation tasks supporting CI/CD integration, basic resource provisioning, and container orchestration under senior oversight.
• Support secure data flow validation, network configuration checks, and adherence to MLS/MILS and CMCC security requirements.
• Help build and maintain cloud test environments by supporting configuration, monitoring, and incident response activities.
• Collaborate with DSOP, Cyber, Software, and Integration teams to maintain pipeline readiness, assist with STIG compliance actions, and support vulnerability scanning workflows.
• Document environment changes, maintain status of cloud configuration items, and support environment readiness checks for deployments.
• Identify opportunities for improved automation, stability, or performance.

Qualifications

• Typical Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of IT, cloud, DevSecOps, or systems engineering experience; OR equivalent combination of education and hands-on cloud/automation experience.
• Required Qualifications & Experience:
  • DOD 8140 CyberSecurity Certifications.
  • Experience supporting cloud or containerized environments (Kubernetes, Docker/Podman).
  • Hands-on familiarity with IaC/CaC tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Helm, and Git-based workflows.
  • Understanding of DevSecOps concepts, CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab, Jenkins, Bitbucket), and cloud automation fundamentals.
  • Ability to troubleshoot cloud infrastructure, Linux-based systems, and container runtime issues.
  • Awareness of security practices such as STIG hardening, vulnerability scanning, Zero Trust, or MLS/MILS concepts.
• Desired Qualifications And Experience:
  • Experience in DoD cloud environments.
  • Exposure to network or security operations workflows.
  • Familiarity with cloud or cybersecurity automation tools.

Skills And Certifications

• Familiarity with Kubernetes, containers, Zero Trust, and modern source control tools (Git/Bitbucket).
• Basic understanding of multi-layer security and cross-domain solution workflows.
• Strong documentation, communication, and collaboration habits.

Pay

Target salary range $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.