Cloud Platform Engineer - Remote

DecisionPoint is a leading provider of innovative technology solutions, specializing in secure cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and enterprise IT services. With a strong focus on federal and defense sectors, the company is committed to delivering mission-critical platforms that meet stringent security standards and compliance requirements. DecisionPoint's expertise in cloud modernization, secure architecture, and DevSecOps enables government agencies and large organizations to achieve operational excellence and secure digital transformation.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Lead Cloud Platform Engineer to join our team remotely in the US. This senior technical leadership role is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the IL5 cloud platform foundation supporting large federal and DoD-aligned mission environments. The ideal candidate will own the creation and sustainment of cloud landing zones, shared services, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) templates, deployment patterns, and enterprise cloud environments that serve as the backbone for all application teams. The Lead Cloud Platform Engineer will ensure that cloud infrastructure is secure, reliable, scalable, and compliant with IL5, RMF, and Zero Trust principles, while enabling efficient and repeatable deployment processes across development, testing, staging, and production environments. This role requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of federal cloud security standards, proven leadership skills, and a strong technical background in cloud engineering.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain IL5-compliant cloud landing zones and enterprise cloud environments
• Create and manage Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) templates using Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar tools
• Manage shared cloud services including networking, IAM, encryption, monitoring, logging, and DevSecOps integrations
• Establish reusable deployment patterns utilized by all application development teams
• Engineer secure VPC designs, cross-account architectures, segmentation, and network policy enforcement
• Ensure compliance with IL5 requirements, RMF controls, Zero Trust principles, and DoD cloud security standards
• Oversee platform performance, reliability, and scalability, implementing continuous improvements as needed
• Support DevSecOps pipelines with cloud-ready configurations and automated deployment processes
• Troubleshoot complex cloud infrastructure issues across networking, compute, storage, and identity layers
• Optimize resource utilization, cost models, and scaling strategies for the cloud platform
• Produce architecture diagrams, IaC documentation, platform standards, and operational best practices
• Mentor cloud engineers and foster cross-team collaboration on cloud modernization initiatives

Requirements

• Active Top Secret clearance supported by a Tier 5 background investigation
• Bachelor's degree in Cloud Computing, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• Minimum of 10 years of experience designing and engineering cloud infrastructure solutions
• Experience building and maintaining IL5 or other secure federal cloud environments
• Extensive experience developing Infrastructure-as-Code templates and reusable deployment patterns
• Proven track record leading cloud modernization or platform engineering initiatives for enterprise systems
• Deep expertise with AWS GovCloud services and IL5 cloud architecture patterns
• Strong proficiency with Terraform, CloudFormation, or equivalent IaC tools
• Knowledge of secure networking, VPC architecture, segmentation, and cross-account access
• Strong understanding of RMF, STIGs, Zero Trust cloud requirements, and federal security controls
• Experience with monitoring, observability, and cloud logging platforms
• Certifications such as CompTIA Security+ (required), AWS Solutions Architect (preferred), ITIL v4 Foundation, and advanced cybersecurity certifications
• Excellent communication, leadership, and documentation skills
• Ability to troubleshoot complex multi-layer cloud infrastructure issues in secure environments

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Retirement savings plans with company matching
• Paid time off and holidays
• Flexible remote work arrangements
• Opportunities for professional development and certifications
• Collaborative and innovative work environment