Cloud Services Engineer (Active Top Secret Clearance)

Seneca Holdings•Washington, DC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Clear Creek Federal, part of the Seneca Nation Group (SNG), is seeking a dynamic and experienced Cloud Services Engineer in Washington, D.C. or Denver, CO. This role is crucial for leading cloud transformation projects and designing secure, scalable cloud infrastructure for critical government missions. The engineer will leverage expertise in Azure to develop cloud strategies and enable the delivery of mission-critical services through CI/CD principles. This is a customer-facing position requiring the ability to translate business needs into technical requirements, mentor a team of engineers, and ensure high availability, security, and performance of cloud solutions.

Requirements

Active Top Secret clearance, willing to accept an interim Top Secret or a Secret clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
4+ years of experience in cloud architecture, including hands-on experience with Azure.
Proven expertise in designing and implementing cloud solutions, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS platforms.
Strong experience with DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (Ansible, Terraform, ARM, Bicep, JSON, YAML), and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, both self-managed and cloud-native implementations like AKS, EKS, GKE).
Deep understanding of cloud security frameworks, network architectures (firewalls, VPNs, load balancers), and identity management (Azure AD, OAuth).
Proficient in scripting and automation using PowerShell, Python, or similar languages.
Demonstrated experience in customer-facing roles, with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
Strong analytical and leadership skills, with experience managing cross-functional teams and complex projects.
Able to report onsite on a daily basis.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
Technical certifications (Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect)
Experience with DevSecOps practices, microservices, and cloud-native development.
Expertise in cloud cost optimization, monitoring tools (Azure Monitor), and performance tuning.
Prior experience working within government or federal environments, understanding compliance and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, and deployment of secure cloud infrastructures leveraging Azure.
Collaborate with stakeholders to define cloud architecture, establish migration strategies, and optimize cloud environments.
Architect and contribute to implementation of cloud-native solutions via DevSecOps methodologies, focusing on automation, monitoring, and continuous improvement.
Architect Kubernetes environments, leveraging both self-hosted clusters and cloud-native solutions (AKS, EKS, GKE) to optimize scalability, security, and cost-efficiency.
Guide decisions on whether to deploy Kubernetes independently (for full control and customization) or use managed services offered by cloud providers, depending on project requirements and constraints.
Provide technical guidance on cloud security, compliance (FedRAMP, FISMA, NIST), and best practices for microservices, containers, and infrastructure as code (IaC).
Support cloud migration initiatives, including assessment, planning, and execution of IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS solutions.
Develop and document cloud architecture, technical roadmaps, and security protocols to support strategic IT goals.
Lead efforts in infrastructure automation using tools like Terraform, ARM / Bicep templates, and PowerShell scripting.
Design solutions for high availability, disaster recovery, and incident response, ensuring robust cybersecurity measures.
Mentor and work closely with cloud engineering teams to integrate cloud services into the application lifecycle, enhancing security and performance.
Foster a collaborative culture of proactive problem solving, personal accountability, and continuous improvement, and ensuring alignment with project objectives.