Akkodis is seeking a Cloud Engineer for a contract job with a client in Syracuse NY. Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity- to be considered. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and securing cloud-based infrastructure and services in compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) and Defense Industrial Base (DIB) cybersecurity requirements. The engineer will support secure migration strategies, automate cloud deployments, and maintain compliance with CMMC Level 2 and NIST 800-171 standards.
Rate Range: $45/hr. to $55/hr. The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.
Cloud Engineer job responsibilities include:
- Design and deploy scalable, secure, and compliant cloud environments.
- Implement hybrid connectivity solutions (ExpressRoute, VPNs, Azure Virtual WAN).
- Build cloud infrastructure following Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles.
- Apply Zero Trust principles across Microsoft 365 GCC-High and Azure Government.
- Implement security controls to meet DFARS 252.204-7012, NIST 800-171, and CMMC Level 2 requirements.
- Configure identity and access management (IAM), conditional access policies, and multi-factor authentication (MFA).
- Monitor performance, cost, and security through native cloud tools and third-party platforms.
- Troubleshoot and optimize workloads for efficiency and resilience.
- Partner with the Network Engineer to align hybrid infrastructure designs.
- Maintain cloud security and compliance documentation for audits.
- Provide technical guidance to IT staff and support teams on cloud best practices.
Desired Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity is required.
- Minimum Three years related experience.
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 GCC-High and/or Azure Government.
- Strong understanding of cloud networking, storage, and security configurations.
- Knowledge of compliance frameworks: NIST 800-171, DFARS 7012, CMMC Level 2.
- Proficiency with PowerShell scripting and automation.
If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at 585-490-8656 or gina.manioci@akkodis.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.
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· The California Fair Chance Act
· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
