Pre-Sales Cloud Engineer

ZP Group•Washington, DC

55d•$145,000 - $155,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Pre-Sales Cloud Engineer to support a long-term Federal cloud modernization program. This is a full-time hybrid role with approximately 70% remote work and 30% in-office/travel, with a strong preference for candidates located in the DC Metro Area. In-person expectations include visits with customers in the DMV area. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in cloud architecture, distributed systems, and Federal compliance frameworks, with the ability to translate complex requirements into scalable, secure solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field (or 15 years combined education/experience).
8+ years of relevant experience in cloud engineering or architecture.
U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility.
Certification at IAT II or IAM III level (e.g., CASP, CCNP, CISA, CISSP, GCED, GSLC, CCISO, CCSP, CISM) or ability to obtain within 60 days.
Strong understanding of distributed systems (on-prem, cloud-native, hybrid).
Familiarity with infrastructure components (AD, DNS, firewalls, load balancers, routing, switching).
Experience with application development, databases, microservices, containerization, and scripting.
Knowledge of Federal cybersecurity and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

Design and document high-quality cloud solutions aligned with Federal business requirements.
Evaluate technical documentation and advise on acceptability of artifacts.
Track and report commercial parity exceptions monthly.
Assess CSP change/release notifications and advise on operational impact.
Design scalable cloud infrastructure with a focus on automation, performance, and availability.
Advise on CSO adoption for DoD use cases and interact regularly with CSPs.
Facilitate multi-cloud technical exchange meetings and working groups.
Collaborate with Cyber PMO and DISA directorates to ensure compliance and connectivity.
Support tactical edge device testing and cloud implementation research.
Implement solutions across various deployment models (Private, Public, Hybrid) and delivery models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).