Cloud Engineer

Ardent Principles, Inc.•Chantilly, VA

5d•$130,000 - $260,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are needing a Cloud Engineer with experience designing, developing, and deploying modern cloud‑based applications. In this role, you’ll engineer solutions across AWS, Azure, or GCP; build containerized workloads using Kubernetes; and automate infrastructure with tools like Terraform, Ansible, and Helm. You’ll develop in Linux environments using object‑oriented languages such as Java, Go, or C#, and create front‑end interfaces with modern frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue. We offer advanced services in data science, data engineering, software engineering, AI solutions, cybersecurity, staff augmentation, and IT program management. Passionate Integrity, Driven by Excellence At Ardent Principles, passionate integrity and a relentless pursuit of excellence define who we are. We offer a competitive salary range and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your long‑term success. Our mission is to connect fulfilled employees with satisfied clients, ensuring your well‑being and professional satisfaction directly contribute to exceptional outcomes for those we serve. Join us as we continue building the future of secure, high‑impact solutions.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
Experience designing, developing, and deploying modern cloud‑based applications.
Engineer solutions across AWS, Azure, or GCP.
Build containerized workloads using Kubernetes.
Automate infrastructure with tools like Terraform, Ansible, and Helm.
Develop in Linux environments using object‑oriented languages such as Java, Go, or C#.
Create front‑end interfaces with modern frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.

Nice To Haves

Java/Go.
Javascript.
React, Angular, or Vue.
Development in AWS, Azure, or GCP (specifically experience with EC2, S3, EKS, EFS, Route53, Load Balancers or their equivalents).
Kubernetes.
Automation – CI/CD (Gitlab).
System administration.
System administration and IT certifications in Linux, Microsoft, or other network related fields
Virtual Private Network (VPN) technologies like OpenVPN, Wireguard, and IPSec.
Virtualization, VMWare, or equivalent.
Scripting (Bash, Python, Powershell) and automation tools.

Responsibilities

Independently designing and developing cloud based applications using current best practices and architectural guidelines.
Working in software engineering, applications development or web application development and deployment.
Working with object oriented development in a modern language (Java, Go, C##).
Developing front ends in modern frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.
Developing in a Linux environment.
Developing in a commercial clouds such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
Developing containerized applications using Kubernetes.
Working with orchestration tools like Terraform, Ansible, or Helm.
Networking and Virtual Private Network (VPN) protocols like OpenVPN, Wireguard, and IPSec.
Managing end user accounts, permissions, access rights, and storage allocations in accordance with best practices.
Installing and managing cloud based applications in AWS, Azure, or GCP.
Kubernetes and containerization.
Performing software and hardware upgrades, patches and reconfigs.
Managing the physical environment of server racks including cable management, documenting, labeling, and configuration of KVM switching for console and remote access.
Installing and upgrading computer components and software, managing virtual servers, and integrate automation processes.
Troubleshooting hardware and software errors by running diagnostics, documenting problems and resolutions, prioritizing problems, and assessing impact of issues.
Performing regular backup operations and implementing appropriate processes for data protection, disaster recovery, and failover procedures.
Monitoring the system daily and responding immediately to performance, security or usability concerns.
Reviewing application logs to sustain system integrity and security.
Linux administration (Centos/Ubuntu/Rocky).
Communicating issues and resolutions to all levels of an organization.
Responding and resolving help desk and JIRA requests.
Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, System Administration, or a closely related field, or equivalent experience.