Cloud Engineer

Position

Cloud Engineer

Location

Linthicum Heights, MD (on-site full-time)

Clearance: TS/SCI

Overview

Seeking a Cloud Engineer in Linthicum, MD in support of our Department of Defense (DoD) customer as part of a highly talented, highly motivated, and high-performing team. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of cyber investigations, digital forensics, cyber threat analysis, and mission support in a dynamic and collaborative environment. The successful candidate will contribute to protecting national security interests by leveraging technical expertise, analytical skills, and innovative problem-solving to address complex cyber challenges. Individuals who are passionate about cybersecurity, committed to excellence, and eager to make a meaningful impact are encouraged to apply.

The Cloud Engineer plays a critical role in supporting a federal government program by focusing primarily on migrating sensitive workloads to the cloud. This hands-on position requires expertise in designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud architectures, with an emphasis on security, scalability, and compliance.

What you will do

Design and implement secure, scalable, and highly available cloud solutions on Azure Government, utilizing PaaS/IaaS services and containerization (Kubernetes, Docker, AKS).

Create and execute detailed cloud migration plans while ensuring security and compliance throughout the process.

Drive enhancements for cloud management platforms, evaluating their performance and making necessary improvements.

Develop infrastructure as code (IAC) using CI/CD pipelines with tools such as Terraform and ARM templates.

Lead cloud consulting engagements, providing strategic insights on cloud architecture, technology deployments, and portfolio management.

Educate and guide stakeholders and engineering teams on effective cloud solutions, security best practices, and cost optimization strategies.

Participate in technical project reviews to ensure designs meet operational and security requirements.

Maintain technical documentation and stay updated on emerging tools and best practices.

Required Technical Qualifications

Education

Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD. A degree in one of the following fields is highly desired: Information Technology, Data Science, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or Software Engineering. An additional 4 years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.

Active Certification(s)

CompTIA Cloud+, CompTIA Security+, or Computing Environment Certificate relevant to assigned duties (equivalent to IAT Level II or Level III).

Clearance

Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility.

Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies.

Knowledge of risk management processes.

Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, cyber threats, and vulnerabilities.

Knowledge of cloud computing service models Software as a Service (SaaS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), and Platform as a Service (PaaS).

Knowledge of cloud computing deployment models in private, public, and hybrid environments.

A minimum of 2 years of experience specifically within Microsoft Azure Government.

Proven experience in designing flexible, scalable, and highly available cloud architectures and systems.

Preferred Technical Qualifications

Familiarity with NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, security tools, and principles.

In-depth expertise with AWS (multi-cloud environments).

Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) and cyber threat intelligence platforms.

Knowledge of AI/ML concepts and tools.

Expertise in containerization technologies (Kubernetes, Docker) and IAC tools (Terraform, ARM templates).

Familiarity with DevOps concepts and tools (GitLab, JIRA, Jenkins).

Preferred Technical Certifications

Cloud

Azure Solutions Architect Expert,

Azure Administrator Associate,

AWS Certified SysOps Administrator,

AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional/Associate)

Cloud Security

CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional),

Cloud+ (CompTIA Cloud Plus),

GCLD (GIAC Cloud Security Essentials),

GCSA (GIAC Cloud Security Automation)