Cloud Engineer

Trillion Technology Solutions • Washington, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer to support, optimize, and secure self-managed environments running on SIPRNet across VMware and Azure, hosted on RHEL servers within DISA. This role focuses on automation, security, Linux administration, and operational efficiency within a classified environment, ensuring mission-critical systems remain secure, scalable, and compliant with DoD security standards.

Requirements

• ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE REQUIRED
• Proficiency in Linux system administration, particularly RHEL (Red Hat Enterprise Linux). Experience securing and maintaining Linux-based Kubernetes clusters.
• Proficiency in Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Ansible) for automated infrastructure management
• Hands-on experience with DevSecOps tools, such as Jenkins, GitLab, and Nexus.
• Knowledge of DoD security frameworks, including STIGs, FedRAMP, and SCCA.
• Ability to troubleshoot and optimize Kubernetes, Linux (RHEL), and cloud workloads for security, cost, and performance.
• Scripting experience with Bash, PowerShell, or Python for automation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with RHEL STIG compliance and security hardening.
• Experience securing Kubernetes environments, including network policies, encryption, and runtime security.
• Familiarity with cost optimization strategies for cloud and on-prem environments.
• Understanding of hybrid cloud integrations between VMware and Azure SIPR environments.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills in classified, high-security environments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize self-managed Kubernetes clusters hosted on SIPRNet (VMware and Azure) running on RHEL servers.
• Automate infrastructure deployments and configurations using Terraform, Ansible, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Enhance CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab, and Nexus to support secure and efficient software delivery.
• Ensure compliance with DoD security frameworks, including STIGs, FedRAMP, and SCCA.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees