Cloud Project Engineer

AMERICAN SYSTEMS•Ashburn, VA

10d•$93,900 - $156,800

About The Position

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a Cloud Project Engineer to support a federal agency’s enterprise network architecture, engineering, implementation, and operations across commercial, private, and hybrid cloud environments. The role combines hands-on cloud networking with project execution, documentation, change coordination, security awareness, and stakeholder management. The engineer will help deliver secure, resilient, FedRAMP-aligned cloud connectivity; support TIC 3.0 migrations; monitor and optimize cloud resources; and coordinate cloud and colocation activities with CBP, network operations, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and application teams. The position also supports engineering and operations at CBP colocation facilities, coordination of cloud workstreams and implementation approvals, security and compliance activities, and technical documentation for transition and sustainment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Networking and Telecommunications, or a related technical field.
At least five years of hands-on experience in network design, network engineering, and network operational support.
At least two years of experience with cloud services, cloud networking, and cloud connectivity.
Experience managing or supporting complex cloud projects and cloud service providers for large enterprise or Federal Government customers.
Experience deploying, monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintaining cloud provider resources in AWS, Azure, GCP, private-cloud, or hybrid-cloud environments.
Working knowledge of routing, switching, firewalls, network load balancing, DNS/DHCP, traffic optimization, VPNs, and cloud monitoring and management tools.
Experience coordinating technical projects, change requests, service requests, schedules, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder communications.
Knowledge of FedRAMP, NIST, DHS/CBP security requirements, TIC 3.0, cloud security, and continuous monitoring practices.
Experience in Agile Scrum issue and project tracking, preferably in the Atlassian suite.
Ability to obtain Public Trust; Secret/Top Secret clearance preferred.

Nice To Haves

AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator or Azure Solutions Architect, Google Cloud certification, ITIL Foundation, PMP, or related cloud/network certifications.
Preferred Secret/Top Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

Design, engineer, test, implement, and maintain secure, resilient network connectivity for AWS, Azure, GCP, private-cloud, and hybrid-cloud environments.
Ensure cloud services, resources, environments, and accounts align with FedRAMP, OMB, NIST, and agency security requirements, including TIC 3.0 capabilities.
Coordinate cloud connectivity and migration activities with stakeholders, trade partners, other government agencies, preferred government agencies, airlines, and other entities as directed.
Monitor and manage cloud network resources in accordance with CBP tagging, security, and governance policies.
Maintain live and historical data on utilization, projected capacity, costs, ownership, trends, and key performance indicators.
Develop recommendations and automation to optimize resource utilization, improve performance, reduce cost, and support government budgetary decisions.
Support engineering, testing, implementation, rack-and-stack, documentation, and operations and maintenance activities at CBP colocation facilities.
Maintain colocation floor plans, rack diagrams, network topologies, equipment inventories, cabling records, and connectivity documentation.
Manage multiple cloud engineering workstreams, service requests, change requests, implementation activities, risks, dependencies, and deliverables.
Coordinate with ISSM, ISSO, Cyber Security Directorate, NOC, EIOD, and other stakeholders to obtain required reviews and approvals before implementation.
Support continuous monitoring, cloud security controls, vulnerability remediation, incident coordination, and evidence collection for authorization and compliance activities.
Maintain accurate technical, operational, configuration, and knowledge-transfer documentation to support transition and sustainment.