Lead Cloud Engineer & Technical Writer

Tetra Tech, Inc.•Washington, DC

29d•Remote

About The Position

LS Technologies, a Tetra Tech Company is seeking a highly skilled Lead Cloud Technical Writer Engineer. This role will provide advanced technical leadership in the design, implementation, and oversight of secure cloud-based systems and architectures supporting FAA mission-critical applications. The candidate will apply deep expertise in cloud security engineering, system integration, and cybersecurity frameworks to ensure compliance with federal regulations and alignment with FAA enterprise architecture standards. The Systems Engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the stability, scalability, and security of systems deployed on AWS, while adhering to FAA regulations and best practices.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible experience in systems engineering, including at least 5 years specializing in cloud architecture, engineering, or operations.
Proven ability to develop detailed technical documents, including SOPs, user guides, and engineering documentation for cloud, DevOps, and Zero Trust environments.
Demonstrated experience with one or more major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
Strong understanding of DevOps methodologies, cloud automation, and configuration management.
Proficiency in RMF, NIST 800-53, and POA&M management processes within federal IT environments.
Experience developing and maintaining risk and compliance tracking systems (e.g., CSAM, ServiceNow, or custom tracking dashboards).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of producing clear and technically accurate documentation for technical and non-technical audiences.

Nice To Haves

FAA or Department of Transportation (DOT) program experience preferred.
Relevant industry certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator, CISSP, or Security+.
Experience documenting and implementing Zero Trust architectures in federal cloud environments.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, deployment, and maintenance of secure, scalable cloud infrastructure and services supporting FAA enterprise systems.
Develop and maintain detailed technical documents including cloud architecture guides, DevOps process documentation, Zero Trust reference architecture, system design documents, user guides, RMF (Risk Management Framework), and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Serve as the primary point of contact for all POA&M management activities, ensuring timely responses, accurate status tracking, and resolution of identified risks in compliance with FAA cybersecurity and risk management policies.
Create and maintain a formalized tracking and reporting system for POA&Ms, risk items, and data calls to improve transparency, accountability, and performance monitoring.
Lead and coordinate responses to technical data calls, compliance reviews, and audit requests.
Collaborate with cybersecurity and network engineering teams to document and validate controls related to Zero Trust architecture, cloud configurations, and system security.
Provide expert input on the integration of DevOps pipelines, cloud automation, and system monitoring tools.
Contribute to and review configuration management documentation, engineering change proposals, and risk mitigation strategies.
Mentor mid-level and junior engineers on cloud engineering best practices and documentation standards.
Participate in FAA enterprise-level technical and governance meetings, providing subject matter expertise in cloud operations, DevOps practices, and risk tracking.