Cloud Platform Engineer | Fort Meade | On-site | $197,000 - $217,000

We're working with a premier mission-critical IT transformer dedicated to modernizing government infrastructure on this exciting opportunity. We are seeking a high-level Cloud Engineer to weaponize cloud environments for autonomous pentesting and large-scale AI workflows within the defense sector.

This is a heavy-hitting role where you will build the backbone for high-volume cyber assessments and data ingestion. If you have a TS/SCI CI Poly and want to lead the charge in GovCloud innovation, this is where you need to be.

The Role

• Provision and configure high-security Government-approved cloud infrastructure using AWS, Azure, or GCP (GovCloud focus).

• Establish secure, scalable compute, storage, and networking environments tailored for autonomous cyber tools and pentesting execution.

• Architect and implement automated data ingestion pipelines to support large-scale analytics and future AI-driven workflows.

• Lead early-stage cloud engineering during IOC to ensure infrastructure is optimized for rapid transition and massive scalability.

• Drive infrastructure-as-code (IaC) initiatives to streamline virtualization and deployment across secure environments.

What You'll Need

• Active Clearance Required: TS/SCI with CI Polygraph.

• 10+ years of experience in Cloud Engineering, specifically with AWS, Azure, or GCP platforms.

• Deep expertise in secure cloud architecture, GovCloud environments, and infrastructure automation.

• Hands-on mastery of virtualization technologies and large-scale cloud networking.

• Industry Certification: AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional level).

What's On Offer

• Highly competitive salary range of $197k - $217k with comprehensive bonus potential.

• Robust Learning & Development platform including full certification preparation and tuition assistance.

• Collaborative, mission-first culture with an internal mobility program designed for career growth.

• Holistic benefits package including Pet Insurance, EAP, and corporate retail discounts.

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