Multi-Cloud Systems Engineer (AWS / Azure)

Job Summary

Join our team supporting a secure, enterprise-scale federal initiative for the Federal Trade Commission SNS program. As a Multi-Cloud Engineer, you will drive modern cloud architecture, implement automated infrastructure patterns, and ensure continuous security compliance across dynamic AWS, Azure, and GCP environments.

About the Role

Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland
Job Type: Contract
Salary: $62.50 - 62.55 per hour
Work Hours: 8am to 5pm
Education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement reusable multi-cloud solutions and secure patterns using Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform and CloudFormation.
• Continuously monitor and enhance cyber posture using AWS Security Hub CSPM, CloudTrail, Config, GuardDuty, and Azure Defender.
• Diagnose and resolve complex network connectivity issues, including security groups, route tables, VPC allocations, VPNs, and peerings.
• Enforce regulatory compliance controls, security baselines, and governance guardrails (CIS benchmarks, STIGs) across AWS environments.
• Manage resource costs, budget anomalies, and reporting through proactive FinOps practices.
• Maintain big data analytics platforms and workload data tiers while collaborating with cross-functional teams to keep operations moving fluidly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field with 4+ years of experience (or Master's with 2+ years; relevant experience accepted in lieu of degree).
• Strong hands-on experience in cloud architecture using Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Deep knowledge of multi-cloud networking, security policies, and regulatory baselines.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and containerization tools like Docker or Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with FinOps cost optimization and M365 enterprise productivity tools.

Skills

• VPC, AWS, AWS Security, AWS environments, big data analytics, security baselines, CIS benchmarks, cloud security, cloud engineering, CloudFormation, complex network, containerization technologies, Docker, firewalls, GCP, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), route tables, Infrastructure as Code tools, IaC tools, Kubernetes, Azure, Monitoring Tools, Multi-Cloud, Networking & Security, AWS Config, routing, Terraform, VPNs, troubleshoot, technical problem-solving, self-driven, proactive, self-management, self-managed, collaborating, Architecture, automated, budget, FinOps, cost-optimization strategies, Diagnose, governance, growth mindset, infrastructure, innovative, regulatory compliance, security posture, service desk

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings
• Short-term disability
• A 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility)