Cloud Engineer (Cloud Engineer 3) 30895

HII's Mission Technologies division•Fairfax, VA

4d•$100,173 - $140,000•Remote

About The Position

HII Mission Technologies is seeking a Cloud Engineer to join its IT Engineering DevSecOps team. The role contributes research-based recommendations for tools and capabilities and works with the cloud architect to design, secure, and automate cloud strategies. It supports AWS GovCloud and Azure GCC High environments and cloud-based solutions in an Agile DevSecOps setting. This is a full-time remote position that can be performed anywhere in the United States. The role is intended for a mid-level professional and may involve leading specific technical tasks or workstreams. The anticipated salary range is $100,173 to $140,000. The position requires no security clearance and may require 0–10% travel.

Requirements

Five years of relevant experience with a bachelor's degree in a related field; three years with a related master's degree; zero years with a related Ph.D. or Juris Doctorate; or a high school diploma or equivalent and nine years of relevant experience.
Experience working with remote and geographically distributed teams.
Experience with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform.
Experience with automated configuration management and compliance tools such as Ansible Automation Platform or Salt.
Experience supporting AWS and/or Azure cloud environments.
Experience with a scripting or programming language such as Bash, PowerShell, or Python.
Experience with version control systems, including Git.
Experience supporting and maintaining Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), and Ubuntu environments.
Experience working within Agile development teams.
Experience with identity and access management solutions, including Active Directory, Okta, Entra ID, and AWS IAM.
Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker, EKS, or Podman.
Experience with CI/CD tools and platforms such as GitLab and JFrog.
Experience implementing and supporting API, webhook, and event-driven integrations across enterprise platforms.
Understanding of NIST 800-171 and Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting multi-cloud environments across AWS and Azure.
Experience with DevSecOps tools, practices, and automation.
Experience with API and integration design.
Cloud certification such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate, AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, Azure Administrator Associate, or similar.
Experience supporting secure, regulated environments and compliance-driven initiatives.

Responsibilities

Support the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of AWS GovCloud and Azure GCC High environments, recommending network and security best practices.
Collaborate with remote teams in an Agile DevSecOps environment to implement and support Continuous Delivery pipelines and cloud-based solutions.
Work with functional business units to understand requirements, support solution development, and identify dependencies and technical requirements.
Identify and help mitigate technological and operational risks, contributing practical solutions that support business processes.
Develop and maintain technical documentation for integrating and implementing cloud-based systems.
Support infrastructure sizing, capacity planning, and requirements analysis for cloud infrastructure, networking, and security solutions.
Contribute to projects and initiatives and lead specific technical tasks or workstreams when assigned.
Coordinate technical matters with internal and external stakeholders across teams and organizations.
Participate in cloud technology planning, requirements gathering, and solution development for enterprise cloud initiatives.
Apply a security-first approach and help ensure cloud solutions meet company, program, and customer compliance requirements, including CMMC, NIST SP 800-171, and SOX.
Research emerging technologies and develop proofs of concept to assess their applicability.
Stay current with cloud technologies, services, and industry best practices, and recommend improvements to cloud capabilities and operational efficiency.

Benefits

Competitive health coverage, including medical, dental, and vision plan choices.
Company-matched retirement savings and Savings Plan Options (401(k)).
Paid time off and paid holidays, including 10 paid federal holidays.
Wellness resources and employee assistance programs.
Financial planning tools and life insurance.
Employee discounts.
Tuition reimbursement.
Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships.
Educational and training programs for career growth.
Bonus or other non-recurrent compensation may occasionally be offered for qualified positions, if applicable.