Private Cloud Automation Engineer - Must have a Secret clearance or higher

PGTEK • Ogden, UT

9d • $140 - $175 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled and security-cleared Private Cloud Automation Engineer to support the development of automation workflows and cloud orchestration in classified environments. This role focuses on designing, building, and maintaining Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions to enable scalable private cloud operations across geographically distributed sites. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to automate and streamline cloud provisioning and service delivery.

Requirements

• Active Secret Security Clearance (mandatory)
• Strong background in modern data center technologies
• Proficiency in scripting with Python
• Experience working with RESTful APIs and other web services
• Hands-on experience with IaC tools such as Ansible and Terraform
• Familiarity with at least one major public cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills with a customer-focused mindset
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% (travel expenses covered)

Nice To Haves

• Experience in classified government environments
• Familiarity with the Morpheus cloud management platform (or similar tools)
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and automation frameworks
• Knowledge of self-service cloud provisioning and service catalog design
• Understanding of secure infrastructure standards (e.g., NIST, RMF)

Responsibilities

• Design and develop automation workflows for provisioning tenants, users, and cloud services
• Create and manage service deployment blueprints using orchestration platforms such as Morpheus
• Convert manual operational tasks into repeatable, automated processes
• Integrate with APIs and web services for configuration, deployment, and management automation
• Support identity management, security policy implementation, and compliance in multi-vendor environments
• Collaborate with infrastructure, network, and security teams to promote DevOps best practices

Benefits

• Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time salaried employees is effective immediately upon the start date.
• Benefits include comprehensive PPO medical coverage with access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) option, a vision plan, and dental insurance with the base dental plan option paid for by PGTEK.
• A TRICARE Supplemental Medical Insurance plan is also available.
• Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term disability, and Critical Illness insurance have premiums covered.
• Additionally, PGTEK offers a matching 401(k) plan and a discount on pet insurance through ASPCA Pet Insurance.
• An Employee Assistance Program is available at no cost to all employees.
• We offer a generous amount of PTO and Holidays, and an Education Assistance Program is available after 12 months of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees