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

PGTEK • Ogden, UT

7h • $140,000 - $175,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

PGTEK is seeking a security-cleared Private Cloud Automation Engineer to support automation workflows and cloud orchestration in classified environments. The role focuses on designing, building, and maintaining Infrastructure-as-Code solutions for scalable private cloud operations across geographically distributed sites. The engineer will work with cross-functional teams to automate and streamline cloud provisioning and service delivery.

The position is based in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, or Ogden, Utah, and is 50% on-site with up to 50% travel. Active Secret clearance or higher is required. The listed salary range is $140,000–$175,000. Travel expenses are covered.

PGTEK describes itself as a consulting organization helping clients meet business and technology objectives. It supports employees pursuing professional and business certifications and identifies itself as an equal opportunity employer, including for disability and veteran status.

Requirements

• Active Secret security clearance or higher.
• Strong background in modern data center technologies.
• Proficiency in Python scripting.
• Experience working with RESTful APIs and other web services.
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure-as-Code 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 and a customer-focused mindset.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 50%.

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 such as NIST and 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 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

• PPO medical coverage with a Health Savings Account option.
• Vision plan.
• Dental insurance; the base dental plan option is paid for by PGTEK.
• TRICARE Supplemental Medical Insurance plan available.
• Life insurance premiums covered.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance premiums covered.
• Critical illness insurance premiums covered.
• Matching 401(k) plan.
• Discount on pet insurance through ASPCA Pet Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program at no cost to employees.
• Generous PTO and holidays.
• Education Assistance Program available after 12 months of employment.
• Resources to support professional and business certifications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed