Cloud Engineer; Multi-Cloud

Cloud Engineer

Federal Staffing Solutions puts people to work in all types of jobs. When you work with us, you build a relationship with a team of employment professionals in your community who have, in turn, built professional relationships with the businesses that are hiring. We are looking for a Cloud Engineer to work in Ashburn, VA supporting our client.

Location:

Ashburn, VA Clearance:
Top Secret (or able to obtain) Salary Rate: $130,000-$170,000

Position Summary:

Our client is seeking a skilled Cloud Engineer to support a DHS-cleared program in Ashburn, VA. The Cloud Engineer will design, build, and operate secure, highly available infrastructure across AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP), with a strong emphasis on Dev Ops automation, infrastructure as code, and CI/CD pipeline engineering. This role partners closely with development, security, and operations teams to deliver scalable cloud solutions that meet federal government mission and compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, and maintain cloud infrastructure across multi-cloud environments, including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.
• Build and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, Cloud Formation, or ARM/Bicep templates.
• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment processes (e.g., Jenkins, Git Lab CI, AWS Code Pipeline, Azure Dev Ops).
• Implement containerization and orchestration solutions using Docker and Kubernetes (EKS, AKS, or GKE).
• Configure and manage cloud networking, identity and access management (IAM), and security groups in accordance with federal security requirements.
• Monitor cloud environments for performance, cost, and security using tools such as Cloud Watch, Azure Monitor, Stackdriver, Splunk, or Datadog.
• Automate configuration management and system provisioning using tools such as Ansible, Chef, Puppet, or Salt.
• Collaborate with ISSOs and security engineers to ensure cloud architectures meet DHS/FedRAMP security control requirements and support Authorization to Operate (ATO) activities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure, deployment, and pipeline issues across development, test, and production environments.
• Support disaster recovery, backup, and high-availability architecture design across cloud platforms.
• Document cloud architecture, deployment processes, and operational runbooks.
• Stay current on emerging cloud technologies and recommend improvements to existing infrastructure and processes.

Required Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Active DHS clearance/suitability, or ability to obtain and maintain one.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience in lieu of degree.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of hands-on cloud engineering experience across one or more of AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Demonstrated Dev Ops experience, including CI/CD pipeline development, automation, and Infrastructure as Code.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong scripting/programming skills (e.g., Python, Bash, Power Shell, Go).
• Familiarity with federal cloud security requirements, including FedRAMP and DHS 4300A.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively across cross-functional teams.

Required

Certifications:

• AWS Certified (Associate-level or higher, e.g., AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Solutions Architect – Associate, or Sys Ops Administrator)
• AWS Certified Dev Ops Engineer – Professional
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional)

Equal Opportunity Employer