Hybrid Multi-Cloud Engineer SME
About The Position
Platinum Technologies is hiring a Hybrid Multi-Cloud Engineer SME to support mission-critical DoD programs. The role leads the architecture, engineering, implementation, and sustainment of secure hybrid cloud solutions across Microsoft Azure and AWS, combining strategic design with hands-on engineering and collaboration across technical and cybersecurity teams. The position is located in Fort Belvoir, Virginia, or Albuquerque, New Mexico, and requires an active DoD TS/SCI clearance at the time of hire. The engineer will design and deploy greenfield cloud environments, develop secure and resilient architectures aligned with DoD cybersecurity guidance and Zero Trust principles, and implement infrastructure as code and cloud automation. The role also encompasses Microsoft endpoint, security, governance, and virtual desktop services; secure networking between on-premises systems and cloud environments; cloud monitoring, logging, backup, and disaster recovery; and support for DoD accreditation and compliance. The engineer will evaluate cloud technologies and may provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers. Platinum Technologies describes itself as a Northern Virginia-based integrated solutions firm specializing in PaaS, cybersecurity, and AI platform development for the Defense and Federal Sectors. It highlights professional and leadership development and a mutually accountable, mission-focused work environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, with 12+ years of relevant experience; additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Active DoD TS/SCI clearance at the time of hire.
- Current DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification, such as Security+, CySA+, CCNA Security, or equivalent.
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification.
- At least five years of experience architecting and implementing enterprise cloud solutions.
- Extensive experience designing and deploying Microsoft Azure infrastructure and platform services.
- Demonstrated experience architecting hybrid cloud environments integrating on-premises systems with Azure and AWS.
- Hands-on experience administering Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Purview, and Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD).
- Experience with enterprise endpoint security, device compliance, application deployment, endpoint configuration, data governance, information protection, and DLP.
- Experience with IaC tools such as Terraform, Azure Bicep, ARM Templates, or CloudFormation.
- Experience automating cloud administration using PowerShell, Python, Bash, Azure CLI, and/or AWS CLI.
- Strong understanding of cloud networking, enterprise security, Zero Trust, NIST cybersecurity guidance, and RMF.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work in dynamic, mission-focused engineering teams.
- Familiarity with cloud-connected endpoints, remote users, virtual devices, and non-persistent endpoints.
Responsibilities
- Architect, design, engineer, and implement secure hybrid cloud solutions using Microsoft Azure and AWS.
- Design and deploy greenfield cloud environments to support DoD mission requirements.
- Develop secure, scalable, and resilient cloud architectures aligned with DoD cybersecurity guidance and Zero Trust principles.
- Implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Azure Bicep, ARM Templates, CloudFormation, or equivalent tools.
- Design and administer Microsoft Intune, Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Server, Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Purview, and Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD).
- Engineer secure network integrations between on-premises infrastructure and Azure and AWS environments.
- Implement cloud-native monitoring, logging, backup, disaster recovery, and security services.
- Automate cloud deployments and operations using PowerShell, Python, Azure CLI, AWS CLI, or similar tools.
- Collaborate with cybersecurity, systems engineering, networking, and application development teams.
- Support accreditation and compliance with DoD security policies, NIST guidance, and the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
- Evaluate emerging cloud technologies and recommend solutions that support mission objectives.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior cloud engineers as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
