Principal Cloud Engineer

Responsibilities

• Supporting AWS, Azure, Oracle, and GCP cloud services and infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or ARM templates.
• Troubleshooting and resolving issues related to specific cloud environments while implementing cloud security best practices.
• Leveraging Azure data services, including Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Microsoft Defender, and Microsoft Sentinel, to ensure security posture and compliance.
• Writing and maintaining automation scripts in PowerShell, Python, or Azure CLI and executing them using Logic Apps and Azure Functions.
• Configuring network security groups (NSGs), application gateways, and other network controls to protect cloud resources.
• Managing cloud compute, storage, networking, and database services while applying security compliance standards across the organization.
• Working with all stakeholders to ensure complete and functioning systems that meet all requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or 4+ additional years of IT experience in lieu of a degree
• 7+ years of experience in cloud engineering and/or development
• Experience designing and deploying cloud-based solutions using DevOps tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitLab, or Docker
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like ARM templates, Terraform, Ansible, or BICEP
• Familiarity with cloud template technologies including GitHub Enterprise and architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or Zachman
• Experience automating workflows using scripting tools such as PowerShell, Bash, Python, YAML, or JSON
• Experience meeting security requirements in the Sponsor's environment or similar complex environments
• DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 certification (e.g., Security+, CCNA Security) or the ability to obtain it within 6 months of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with container technologies such as Kubernetes
• Experience with Google Cloud Platform
• Understanding of Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS)-199, NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-53A, NIST SP 800-37, and DoD Cloud Security Requirements Guide
• Microsoft certifications such as Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Security Engineer Associate, or Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph