Cloud Engineer - Senior (SW)

Modern Technology Solutions Inc•Bath Township, OH

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About The Position

MTSI is seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer to provide technical leadership within a customer’s Software Branch. The role leads the design, implementation, and optimization of cloud-based solutions across the full system lifecycle, from architecture and development through deployment, operations, and transition to sustainment. The engineer serves as a trusted cloud engineering authority, representing the customer and helping ensure secure, reliable, and efficient cloud environments for complex software ecosystems and mission-critical systems. The position defines and refines cloud requirements, architects and integrates cloud services, ensures compliance with applicable standards and directives, and independently supports the program office across cloud engineering, migration, and operational activities. The successful candidate brings deep expertise in modern cloud architectures and engineering principles and translates complex requirements into secure, scalable, and efficient solutions.

Requirements

At least 10 years of relevant work experience.
Experience working in a DoW program or product acquisition office or environment.
At least three years of experience in a Special Access Program (SAP) and/or Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) environment within the last five years.
Master of Arts, Master of Science, or Master of Engineering degree; years of experience may be considered in lieu of a master’s degree.
Active DoD Top Secret (TS) security clearance, with ability to obtain SCI.
U.S. citizenship is required due to contract requirements.

Responsibilities

Lead cloud architecture, engineering, and implementation across the full lifecycle, delivering scalable, secure, and reliable solutions for mission systems and evolving customer needs.
Define, refine, and integrate cloud service requirements into system design, development pipelines, deployment pipelines, and operational processes.
Advise system owners and engineering leadership on cloud adoption risks, technical impacts, cost considerations, dependencies, and compliance with applicable cloud, security, and DoD standards.
Assess cloud service updates, configuration changes, and infrastructure modifications; recommend, implement, and validate optimal cloud solutions.
Review, approve, and oversee technical documentation, including cloud architecture diagrams, service configurations, deployment plans, engineering change proposals, and operational procedures.
Conduct, verify, and document cloud integration and performance testing to ensure environments, interfaces, and services are accurate, resilient, and production-ready.
Prepare and deliver cloud readiness assessments, optimization recommendations, and status reports to program leadership and stakeholders.
Apply cloud engineering, automation, and configuration-management principles across design, deployment, and operations.
Evaluate cloud, network, and system architectures to identify risks, performance bottlenecks, and security considerations, and recommend mitigation strategies.
Provide cloud engineering and modernization guidance throughout the development lifecycle to teams building mission software capabilities or migrating legacy applications.
Identify and resolve system-of-systems challenges as cloud capabilities and services are integrated into complex digital and mission environments.
Stay informed about emerging cloud technologies, services, automation tools, and best practices to improve cloud environment efficiency, reliability, and resilience.