Senior Cloud Operations Engineer

** Description*
* This Department of War enterprise data and analytics program delivers mission-critical capabilities that enable leaders across the Department to make faster, better-informed decisions using trusted data dos Digital Modernization sector is seeking an experienced  
** Senior Cloud Operations Engineer
** to support the delivery, enhancement, and adoption of enterprise data and analytics products used across multiple DoD organizations. In this role, you will work alongside government partners, engineers, and other industry teammates to translate operational and strategic requirements into scalable, production-ready solutions. You will contribute directly to product planning, execution, and continuous improvement-helping ensure capabilities are delivered efficiently, aligned to mission priorities, and positioned for sustained success.

This position offers the opportunity to work on a high-visibility, enterprise program at the intersection of data, analytics, and emerging AI technologies. Ideal candidates are motivated by mission impact, comfortable operating in complex stakeholder environments, and interested in building deep domain expertise while delivering capabilities with real-world national security outcomes.

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* Primary Responsibilities:

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* + Operate, maintain, and optimize  
** cloud infrastructure environments**  (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP) supporting services.

+ Provide operational system administration and deployment support across AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, Oracle Cloud, and private cloud platforms.

+ Configure, test, and implement COTS, FOSS, and custom capabilities within commercial and on-premises cloud environments.

+ Manage compute, storage, networking, and platform services across multi-enclave cloud environments.

+ Implement and maintain  
** Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC)
** and automation for cloud provisioning and configuration management.

+ Support Dev Sec Ops  pipelines by enabling automated deployment, integration, and monitoring of cloud-based applications .

+ Monitor system performance, availability, and reliability; implement improvements to optimize operations.

+ Perform system administration tasks including patching, upgrades, configuration management, and troubleshooting.

+ Ensure compliance with NIST SP 800-53, RMF, STIGs, and DoD cybersecurity policies.

+ Support asset management, backup, disaster recovery, and continuity of operations (COOP) processes.

+ Identify and resolve operational issues impacting system performance, scalability, and availability.

+ Collaborate with Dev Sec Ops , cybersecurity, data engineering, and software development teams to support integrated delivery.

+ Support incident response and operational troubleshooting activities.

+ Develop and maintain operational documentation, runbooks, and standard operating procedures.

+ Participate in SAFe ceremonies including PI Planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.

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* Basic Qualifications:

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* + Active  
** Top Secret (TS) clearance with SCI eligibility.*
* + Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical discipline and  
** 8-12 years
** of relevant experience  
** OR
* * Master's degree in a related field and  
** 6-10 years
** of relevant experience.

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** At least one of the following foundational qualification pathways consistent with DoD 8140 requirements:*
* + Current DoD 8570/8140 baseline certification appropriate for Intermediate System Administrator roles (e.g.,  
** Security+, GSEC, SSCP, or equivalent** ),

+ Offerings listed in the DoD 8140 Training Repository,

+ Demonstrated equivalent training and experience qualifying under DoD 8140 foundational qualification alternatives.

+ Minimum of 6 years of experience in cloud operations engineering or related field.

+ Experience operating and maintaining cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

+ Experience performing system administration in secure DoD or Federal environments.

+ Experience implementing Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, Cloud Formation, or similar).

+ Experience working with containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).

+ Experience supporting Dev Sec…