STINGRAI Cloud Engineer (Engineer 2) - 29223

HII's Mission Technologies division•Washington, DC

2d•$78,655 - $175,000•Onsite

About The Position

This opportunity resides with All-Domain Operations (ADO), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. All-Domain Operations comprises multi-domain operations, platforms and logistics, and intelligence operations. HII designs, develops, integrates and manages the sensors, systems and other assets necessary to support integrated ISR operations and accelerated decision-making. With data fusion and mission management capabilities for the Department of Defense, the combatant commands and the intelligence community, HII advances the mission around the globe. Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities: Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success. Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust. Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work. Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve. Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement. Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose. These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies. HII – Mission Technologies is seeking a Cloud Engineer. The Cloud Engineer analyzes, designs, develops, and implements cloud infrastructure solutions to support mission requirements and enterprise modernization initiatives. This role evaluates technical and management cloud‑infrastructure needs, participates in selecting and deploying OpenStack distributions, and ensures full integration into a hybrid cloud environment. The engineer works closely with cross‑functional technical teams to automate infrastructure, optimize performance, enhance security, and mature the organization’s hybrid IT ecosystem into a fully automated, service‑oriented environment. The role also supports cloud operations, monitoring, security compliance, and the development of scalable, automated solutions that strengthen enterprise‑wide cloud capabilities. This requisition supports hiring at multiple experience levels. Final placement will be determined based on the selected applicant’s qualifications, experience, and skill sets. STINGRAI: Advancing Mission Success Through Intelligence, Innovation, and Operational Excellence Every day, HII helps U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) and its mission partners stay ahead of evolving threats by delivering the intelligence, technology, and operational expertise needed to protect U.S. interests across the Western Hemisphere. Join our team on STINGRAI and support mission-critical operations through advanced intelligence, surveillance, cyber, engineering, and all-domain capabilities that strengthen regional security, enable informed decision-making, and help defend our nation today while preparing for tomorrow's challenges.

Requirements

Level 2: 2 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; or 0 years experience with Masters in related field.
Level 3: 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field.
Level 4: 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or 4 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field.
Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and supporting cloud and hybrid cloud environments.
Experience with OpenStack deployment, configuration, and evaluation.
Strong knowledge of Azure, AWS, and hybrid cloud technologies, including automation tools and cloud‑service architectures.
Proficiency with scripting or programming languages (examples provided upon request).
Experience managing TCP/IP networking in cloud and on‑premise environments.
Strong understanding of cloud‑security best practices, vulnerability remediation, patching, and access management.
Experience implementing and administering enterprise monitoring systems (OMS, SCOM, Azure Monitor, PagerDuty, etc.).
Familiarity with cloud DevOps pipelines, CI/CD automation, migrations, and compliance automation.
Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to identify opportunities for automation and operational improvement.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with experience working across technical teams and engaging diverse stakeholders.
Ability to produce documentation, provide training, and support knowledge transfer across the development organization.
Capable of working independently and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
Must possess and maintain a Top-Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

Analyze technical and management cloud‑infrastructure needs of TDLs and recommend appropriate solutions.
Participate in the selection and deployment of OpenStack distributions based on performance, SLAs, support, and cost considerations.
Design, develop, and implement private cloud infrastructure and ensure full integration with hybrid cloud platform management layers, identity management, and R&D infrastructure.
Collaborate closely with other engineering teams to support cloud architecture, automation, and service delivery.
Support modernization initiatives to evolve infrastructure into a fully automated, service‑oriented hybrid IT environment.
Automate build pipelines, migrations, security, and compliance operations within cloud environments.
Manage TCP/IP networking for both cloud and on‑premise environments.
Use Azure and AWS automation tools and script or program cloud‑infrastructure workflows.
Define, implement, and manage cloud‑based infrastructure while performing administrative tasks and application support for cloud platforms.
Review cloud‑infrastructure security, apply patches, create console roles, and install required security packs.
Implement enterprise monitoring technologies such as AlertSite, PagerDuty, OMS, SCOM, and Azure monitoring tools.
Develop dashboards, monitoring solutions, alerts, and escalation workflows to support operational awareness.
Document cloud configurations, system workflows, and procedures while transferring knowledge to development teams.
Identify opportunities for automation and develop scalable, cloud‑native solutions to improve efficiency and reliability.
Work closely with business‑technology partners and leadership to ensure cloud solutions meet operational expectations and stakeholder requirements.