Cloud Engineer

Mandatory Qualifications

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years of experience; OR Master’s Degree and 10+ years of experience; OR 7 years with PhD. A degree from an ABET or NCAE accredited institution in one of the following fields is highly desired:
  Information Technology, Data Science, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or Software Engineering.
• However, four (4) years of additional relevant experience or specialized training may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.

• Active Certification(s):
  CompTIA Cloud+, CompTIA Security+, or Computing Environment Certificate relevant to assigned duties (equivalent to IAT Level II or Level III).

• Active Secret clearance (with TS/SCI eligibility preferred).
• Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies.
• Knowledge of risk management processes.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, cyber threats, and vulnerabilities.
• Knowledge of cloud computing service models Software as a Service (SaaS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), and Platform as a Service (PaaS).
• Knowledge of cloud computing deployment models in private, public, and hybrid environments.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience specifically within Microsoft Azure Government.
• Proven experience in designing flexible, scalable, and highly-available cloud architectures and systems.
• Expertise in containerization technologies (Kubernetes, Docker) and IAC tools (Terraform, ARM templates).
• Familiarity with Dev Ops concepts and tools (Git Lab, JIRA, Jenkins).

• Familiarity with NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, security tools, and principles.
• In-depth expertise with DAF CLOUD Works (multi-cloud environments).
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) and cyber threat intelligence platforms.
• Knowledge of AI/ML concepts and tools.

Cloud:

• Azure Solutions Architect Expert,
• Azure Administrator Associate,
• AWS Certified Sys Ops Administrator,
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional/Associate)

Cloud Security:

• CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional),
• Cloud+ (CompTIA Cloud Plus),
• GCLD (GIAC Cloud Security Essentials),
• GCSA (GIAC Cloud Security Automation)

Project Management:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification,
• PMI-Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP),
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM)

The Cloud Engineer plays a critical role in supporting a federal government program by focusing primarily on migrating sensitive workloads to the cloud. This hands-on position requires expertise in designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud architectures, with an emphasis on security, scalability, and compliance.

• Design and implement secure, scalable, and highly available cloud solutions on Azure Government, utilizing PaaS/IaaS services and containerization (Kubernetes, Docker, AKS).
• Create and execute detailed cloud migration plans while ensuring security and compliance throughout the process.
• Drive enhancements for cloud management platforms, evaluating their performance and making necessary improvements.
• Develop infrastructure as code (IAC) using CI/CD pipelines with tools such as Terraform and ARM templates.
• Lead cloud consulting engagements, providing strategic insights on cloud architecture, technology deployments, and portfolio management.
• Educate and guide stakeholders and engineering teams on effective cloud solutions, security best practices, and cost optimization strategies.
• Participate in technical project reviews to ensure designs meet operational and security requirements.
• Maintain technical documentation and stay updated on emerging tools and best practices.