Cloud Developer​/Engineer

Freedom Technology Solutions Group is seeking a motivated, career‑and customer‑oriented Senior Cloud Developer/Engineer to join our team in Chantilly, VA. You will help design, implement, and manage secure cloud infrastructures in support of mission‑critical operations, with a strong focus on security monitoring and threat detection. This role supports complex cloud environments by leveraging modern Dev Ops tools and practices, collaborating across teams to solve technical challenges.

• Supporting AWS, Azure, Oracle, and GCP cloud services and infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or ARM templates
• Troubleshooting and resolving issues related to a specific cloud environment
• Implementing cloud security best practices
• Leveraging Azure data services such as Azure Monitor, Azure Logging Analytics, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Sentinel, and Azure Policy to ensure security posture and compliance
• Writing and maintaining automation scripts in Power Shell, Python, or Azure CLI and executing them using services such as Logic Apps, Azure Automation, and Azure
• Configuring network security groups (NSGs), application gateways, and other network controls to protect cloud resources
• Managing cloud compute, storage, networking, and database services
• Applying security best practices and compliance standards while collaborating effectively across teams to address complex technical needs

• 5-7 years of experience in cloud computing with a primary focus on Microsoft Azure and AWS
• Bachelor’s degree or 4+ additional years of IT experience in lieu of a degree
• Experience designing and deploying cloud‑based solutions tools, and working with Dev Ops tools such as Azure Dev Ops, Jenkins, Git Lab, AWS Code Star, Docker, etc.
• Proficiency with infrastructure as code tools like ARM templates, Terraform, Ansible, or BICEP
• Familiarity with cloud template technologies including Azure Resource Manager, Git Hub Enterprise, Git Lab, and architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or Zachman
• Experience automating workflows using scripting tools such as Power Shell, Bash, Python, YAML, JSON, or Ansible
• DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 certification (e.g., CCNA Security, GICSP, GSEC, Security+, CND, SSCP) or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire

• Familiarity with container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes, and experience with other cloud platforms like AWS or Google Cloud Platform
• Familiarity with the Atlassian tool suite, specifically JIRA
• Understanding of Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS)-199, NIST SP 800‑53, NIST SP 800‑53A, NIST SP 800‑37, and DoD Cloud Security Requirements Guide
• Microsoft certifications such as Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Security Engineer Associate, Solutions Expert in Cloud Platform and Infrastructure, or Azure Solutions Architect Expert

• Must have a current/active clearance with polygraph

• Flexible work environment
• A team mentality – work with friendly, like‑minded professionals
• Work with innovative, cutting‑edge technologies
• Enjoy extremely competitive compensation and benefits
• A work‑life balance you can count on
• Opportunities to grow and advance your career on our dime
• Matching 401(k)
• Fully paid medical, life, and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off, including paid site closure days
• Paid training and tuition reimbursement
• Company‑sponsored events (game nights, holiday party, summer party, happy hours)

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability or veteran status.

Contact us today. We host hiring events and are eager to learn more about you.