Senior Cloud Engineer

Company Description

Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has turned bold ideas into world-changing impact advancing science and technology to strengthen U.S. security and promote global stability.

Our mission spans four critical national security areas: nuclear deterrence, threat preparedness, energy security, and multi-domain defense, empowering teams to take on the toughest challenges of today and tomorrow. With a culture built on innovation and operational excellence, LLNL is a place where your expertise can make a real impact.

We have an opening for a Senior Cloud Engineer to join our team. In this position, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing cloud solutions that support the National Nuclear Security Administration’s (NNSA) business services and programmatic missions, including scientific research and mission‑critical operations.

Deploy and manage cloud infrastructure in support of scientific, engineering, and business applications. Develop and architect automation scripts and Infrastructure‑as‑Code (IaC) solutions for cloud resource provisioning and management. Apply application development skills using Python for automation, IaC tools for provisioning, and cloud provider SDKs to deploy cloud and AI services. Collaborate with researchers, engineers, and IT staff to migrate workloads and optimize applications for cloud environments.

Monitor cloud performance and usage, and implement solutions for high availability, scalability, and cost efficiency. Ensure compliance with Department of Energy (DOE) and NNSA security policies and federal regulations for cloud operations. Provide technical support, documentation, and training for cloud users across the enterprise. Stay abreast of emerging cloud technologies and recommend adoption of innovative solutions. Perform other duties as assigned.

• Lead the development of and implement advanced cloud computing environments that align with customer needs and enterprise system strategies, ensuring optimal performance and scalability.
• Independently lead the configuration and use of systems and cloud management tools to monitor, maintain, and optimize complex infrastructure operations effectively.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and document highly complex system and network issues to ensure timely resolution and minimize disruptions.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a US DOE Q‑level security clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of technical education and relevant experience.
• Significant experience in cloud platform administration and support, with experience in technologies such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, or hybrid cloud environments.
• Advanced knowledge of cloud AI/ML platforms and services, such as AWS Bedrock, Sage Maker, Azure AI services, Google Vertex AI, or vector databases.
• Advanced knowledge of cloud infrastructure operations, including resource provisioning, automation, and the use of infrastructure management tools.
• Advanced understanding of cloud support systems, such as virtual networking, identity and access management, Service control policies and monitoring solutions.
• Significant experience documenting and deploying cloud services in a secure manner, adhering to industry best practices and NIST guidance to ensure compliance and adherence with an organization’s cyber security policies.
• Significant experience managing and troubleshooting cloud‑based resources and services, including performance monitoring and incident response.
• Advanced interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with customers and team members and present and explain technical information and provide advice to management.

• Expert experience managing enterprise cloud environments, including platforms such as AWS, Azure, and hybrid cloud networking.
• SME knowledge of troubleshooting techniques,…