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.
Apply via Haystack today!
