Cloud Engineering Lead
About The Position
The Cloud Engineering Lead oversees the strategic and technical aspects of migrating enterprise military systems and applications to the cloud. The role provides technical direction to experienced professionals and collaborates with DevOps, Software, and Cyber Engineering Leads and other cross-functional teams to support seamless integration, optimization, and scalability. The position supports national security through IT modernization and guides clients in modernizing their infrastructure using enterprise cloud platforms. The lead manages enterprise cloud migration projects, develops cloud strategies suited to Mission System Owner needs, and designs, deploys, and manages secure, scalable, highly available cloud applications. The role also drives continuous improvement and innovation by applying industry trends, technologies, and best practices.
Requirements
- At least 8 years of experience designing, developing, deploying, and managing cloud-native solutions in AWS, Azure, OCI, or GCP.
- At least 4 years of experience working in a Federal Government environment.
- At least 3 years of experience leading Agile application development teams across the software development lifecycle, including migration, architecture, building, and deployment of enterprise-scale cloud systems and applications.
- Experience using self-organized initiatives, emerging tools, COTS products, and industry best practices to challenge cross-functional teams and generate outcomes.
- Experience in client- and leadership-facing roles, addressing client and customer needs and concerns and championing proven and innovative solutions.
- Experience with Software, DevOps, and Cyber Engineering, as well as networking, security, and compliance frameworks for FedRAMP+ cloud environments and DoW accreditation processes.
- Experience creating and improving continuous automation, orchestration, and infrastructure as code across multiple cloud service providers and technical stacks.
- Knowledge of triaging and resolving issues involving open-source and commercial tools in government cloud environments.
- Ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
- Bachelor's degree, or at least 10 years of technology experience in lieu of a degree.
- DoD 8140 requirement certification.
Nice To Haves
- Top Secret clearance.
- AWS Solutions Architect – Professional certification or equivalent cloud service provider certifications.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage end-to-end enterprise cloud migration projects, aligning work with business objectives and technical requirements.
- Develop and implement cloud strategies, including selecting services and solutions to meet Mission System Owner needs.
- Design, deploy, and manage scalable, secure, highly available cloud applications using platforms such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or OCI.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support seamless integration, optimization, and scalability.
- Apply current industry trends, technologies, and best practices to drive continuous improvement and innovation throughout the migration process.
- Provide technical direction to experienced professionals and guide clients through IT modernization.
Benefits
- Health, life, and disability benefits.
- Financial and retirement benefits.
- Paid leave.
- Professional development.
- Tuition assistance.
- Work-life programs.
- Dependent care.
- Recognition awards for exceptional performance and demonstration of company values.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
