About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer to join our team and support mission-critical programs for our government clients. In this role, you will design, build, and manage secure, scalable cloud infrastructure solutions leveraging AWS and/or Azure. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure cloud deployments are resilient, cost-optimized, and compliant with federal security and regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities
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Architect, implement, and manage secure cloud environments (AWS/Azure).
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Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates.
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Ensure cloud infrastructure adheres to government security and compliance frameworks (e.g., FedRAMP, NIST, FISMA).
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Optimize performance, availability, and cost of cloud-based workloads.
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Implement CI/CD pipelines and automation for infrastructure provisioning and application deployment.
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Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve issues in cloud environments.
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Partner with development, cybersecurity, and operations teams to deliver scalable solutions.
Required Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
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5+ years of hands-on experience designing and supporting cloud environments (AWS and/or Azure).
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Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, or similar).
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Proven background in cloud networking, storage, compute, and security best practices.
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Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps).
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Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, ECS, AKS).
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Knowledge of federal compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, NIST, etc.).
Preferred Qualifications
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Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert).
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Experience with hybrid or multi-cloud architectures.
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Prior work supporting federal government programs.
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Strong scripting skills (Python, PowerShell, Bash).
What We Offer
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Competitive salary and benefits package.
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Professional development opportunities, including paid certifications and training.
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Collaborative and mission-driven work environment.
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Opportunity to support projects that directly impact government modernization and security.