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Lead Cloud Engineer – TS/SCI

Tenica•Chantilly, VA
•$178,000 - $193,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Cloud Engineer provides technical leadership for the design, deployment, security, modernization, and sustainment of cloud environments supporting mission and business requirements. The role leads implementation, configuration, and integration of cloud infrastructure to support secure, scalable, reliable, and efficient enterprise operations. The engineer develops automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions, oversees cloud maintenance and performance optimization, and establishes security configurations, access controls, monitoring, and compliance practices in accordance with applicable government requirements. The role also evaluates cloud performance and resource utilization, troubleshoots complex infrastructure issues, and collaborates with engineering, cybersecurity, development, and mission stakeholders. Additional duties include maintaining architecture and operational documentation and advising government stakeholders on cloud capabilities, emerging technologies, and modernization opportunities. An active TS/SCI clearance is required.

Requirements

  • Experience designing, deploying, configuring, and maintaining enterprise cloud infrastructure.
  • Demonstrated technical leadership in cloud engineering, infrastructure management, or enterprise system integration.
  • Experience implementing cloud automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions.
  • Knowledge of cloud infrastructure architecture, networking, security controls, and system administration principles.
  • Experience supporting cloud infrastructure maintenance, performance optimization, and operational troubleshooting.
  • Understanding of secure, scalable, and reliable enterprise cloud environments.
  • Ability to evaluate complex technical requirements and develop practical engineering solutions.
  • Strong technical documentation, communication, and collaboration skills.
  • Active Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Nice To Haves

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • Experience supporting cloud infrastructure in Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), or other federal government environments.
  • Experience with AWS, Microsoft Azure, or comparable enterprise cloud platforms.
  • Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code and automation technologies such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
  • Experience with containerization, orchestration, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices.
  • Knowledge of government cloud security requirements, Risk Management Framework (RMF), and applicable compliance standards.
  • Experience supporting enterprise cloud migration, modernization, and hybrid cloud initiatives.
  • Professional certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or equivalent cloud engineering credentials.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical leadership for the design, deployment, security, modernization, and sustainment of cloud environments.
  • Lead implementation, configuration, and integration of cloud infrastructure.
  • Develop and implement cloud automation and Infrastructure as Code solutions.
  • Oversee cloud maintenance, system performance optimization, and infrastructure modernization initiatives.
  • Establish and maintain cloud security configurations, access controls, monitoring capabilities, and compliance practices.
  • Evaluate cloud performance, availability, reliability, and resource utilization to identify operational improvements.
  • Troubleshoot complex cloud infrastructure issues, conduct root cause analysis, and implement sustainable solutions.
  • Collaborate with system engineers, cybersecurity teams, developers, and mission stakeholders to integrate enterprise services and support operational requirements.
  • Develop and maintain cloud architecture documentation, configuration records, technical procedures, and operational support materials.
  • Provide technical guidance and recommendations to government stakeholders regarding cloud infrastructure capabilities, emerging technologies, and modernization opportunities.

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