The Work You’ll Do
The Cloud Engineer plays a critical role in supporting a federal government program, with a primary focus on migrating sensitive workloads to the cloud. This is a hands‑on engineering role requiring deep expertise in designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, scalable cloud architectures.
Key Responsibilities:
• Design and implement secure, scalable, highly available cloud solutions on Azure Government using PaaS/IaaS services and containerization (Kubernetes, Docker, AKS).
• Develop and execute detailed cloud migration plans while ensuring compliance and security throughout the process.
• Enhance and optimize cloud management platforms, evaluating performance and recommending improvements.
• Build Infrastructure‑as‑Code (IaC) using CI/CD pipelines with tools such as Terraform and ARM templates.
• Lead cloud consulting engagements, providing strategic guidance on architecture, technology deployment, and portfolio management.
• Educate stakeholders and engineering teams on cloud best practices, security, and cost optimization.
• Participate in technical project reviews to ensure designs meet operational and security requirements.
• Maintain technical documentation and stay current on emerging tools, technologies, and best practices.
What You’ll Bring
• Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years of experience, OR Master’s degree and 10+ years, OR PhD and 7+ years.
Four additional years of relevant experience may substitute for a Bachelor’s degree.
• Active Secret Clearance required at start.
• Active Security+ (or equivalent IAT Level II/III) required at start.
• Active Architect Certification (preferably Azure Solutions Architect) required at start.
• Strong knowledge of networking concepts, protocols, and network security methodologies.
• Understanding of risk management processes and cybersecurity principles.
• Knowledge of cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and defensive strategies.
• Deep understanding of cloud service models (SaaS, IaaS, PaaS) and deployment models (private, public, hybrid).
• Minimum 3 years of experience with Microsoft Azure Government.
• Proven experience designing flexible, scalable, highly available cloud architectures.
• Expertise in containerization (Kubernetes, Docker) and IaC tools (Terraform, ARM templates).
• Familiarity with DevOps tools and workflows (GitLab, JIRA, Jenkins).
Preferred Qualifications
• Familiarity with NIST 800‑53, FedRAMP, and federal security frameworks.
• Experience with multi‑cloud environments such as DAF CLOUDWorks.
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) and cyber threat intelligence platforms.
• Knowledge of AI/ML concepts and tools.
Highly Desired Certifications
Cloud Certifications:
• Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Azure Administrator Associate
• AWS Certified SysOps Administrator
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate/Professional)
Cloud Security Certifications:
• CCSP
• Cloud+
• GCLD
• GCSA
Project Management Certifications:
• PMP
• PMI‑ACP
• CSM
