Cloud Engineer

The Copper River Family of Companies•Columbus, OH

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Coho Consulting Group is seeking a highly skilled Cloud Engineer to support complex IT systems and applications within a Department of Defense (DoD) environment. This role is responsible for delivering expert-level systems analysis, cloud architecture design, and solution implementation while providing strategic technical guidance to program stakeholders and leadership. This is a hybrid-remote position with on-site support required at Ft. Meade, MD; Columbus, OH; or Ogden, UT.

Requirements

Active Secret Security Clearance
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Statistics, or a related technical field
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification
Proven experience in systems analysis and solution design within DoD environments
Demonstrated success with cloud deployments in AWS and/or Azure
Hands-on experience implementing and configuring cloud-based networking services
Expertise in designing and maintaining Virtual Networks, Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs), and hybrid cloud environments
Experience integrating enterprise networking devices and infrastructure
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights
Strong collaboration and stakeholder engagement capabilities
Detail-oriented with a focus on delivering high-quality technical solutions

Responsibilities

Assess existing DoD cloud and traditional hosting environments to develop integrated, optimized architectures that enhance performance, interoperability, security, and cost-efficiency
Design, develop, and implement cloud and hybrid-cloud solutions in AWS and/or Azure
Identify and recommend opportunities for automation and orchestration to support application migration and ongoing operations
Participate in all phases of the system development lifecycle, including: Requirements analysis, Cloud and hybrid-cloud solution design, Network architecture design and documentation, Implementation planning and risk analysis
Develop clear, comprehensive technical and functional documentation to support system design and operations
Configure and implement networking services within cloud environments
Integrate enterprise networking technologies, including Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, and F5 solutions
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, engineers, and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery
Provide technical guidance and communicate complex concepts effectively to executive and non-technical audiences