Senior Cloud Engineer
Listed on 2026-10-26
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IT/Tech
Cloud Computing: Infrastructure & Operations, AWS, Systems Engineer, Cybersecurity
Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer to support a federal modernization program focused on delivering secure, scalable, and mission-critical cloud solutions for government customers. This position is on-site at Huntsville, AL
. The Senior Cloud Engineer will lead cloud architecture, deployment, optimization, and sustainment efforts while supporting application modernization, Dev Sec Ops initiatives, and enterprise cloud operations. Join a high-impact team driving cloud transformation efforts that support critical national security and federal modernization objectives.
Responsibilities for the Senior Cloud Engineer include:
- Design, build, and optimize AWS cloud infrastructure supporting enterprise applications, data platforms, and modernization initiatives.
- Develop and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform, Cloud Formation, or similar automation tools.
- Support CI/CD pipeline integration, cloud automation, monitoring, observability, and secure Dev Sec Ops practices.
- Implement and maintain cloud security controls including IAM, encryption, network segmentation, compliance, and vulnerability management.
- Troubleshoot cloud infrastructure, networking, performance, and deployment issues while supporting development, testing, and migration teams.
Required Qualifications for the Senior Cloud Engineer include:
- 8+ years of experience in cloud engineering, cloud operations, infrastructure engineering, or related technical environments.
- Hands‑on experience with AWS cloud services, cloud networking, VPC design, load balancing, security controls, and automation technologies.
- Strong experience with Infrastructure-as-Code, CI/CD pipelines, cloud automation tools, troubleshooting, and technical documentation.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
- Active Top Secret Security Clearance.
Compensation for the Senior Cloud Engineer include:
- Salary Range: $170,000 - $180,000 depending on experience
- Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Sick Leave as required by law
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