Cloud Engineer

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Spry Methods is seeking a Cloud Engineer to support a federal customer undergoing a major cloud modernization initiative. This role will support the migration of mission‑critical systems from on‑premises environments to cloud infrastructure, ensuring secure, reliable, and scalable operations. The Cloud Engineer will collaborate with Dev Ops engineers, application teams, cybersecurity stakeholders, and government personnel to design, implement, migrate, and sustain cloud‑based environments.

This position plays a key role in ensuring system availability, performance, security, and compliance throughout the cloud adoption lifecycle.

• Support the planning and execution of on‑premises to cloud migrations, including application, data, and infrastructure components
• Design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation best practices
• Configure and manage cloud environments using IaaS and PaaS offerings (e.g., AWS, Azure, or equivalent government cloud platforms)
• Collaborate with Dev Ops and application teams to integrate cloud environments into existing CI/CD pipelines and release processes
• Maintain and manage Linux‑based systems in cloud and hybrid environments
• Support hybrid architectures, ensuring interoperability between legacy on‑prem systems and cloud services during phased migrations
• Implement and maintain monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to ensure system reliability and performance
• Apply updates, troubleshoot cloud‑related issues, and coordinate with vendors or internal teams to resolve incidents
• Ensure cloud solutions meet federal security and compliance requirements, including secure configuration, access controls, and vulnerability remediation
• Support the migration and modernization of third‑party applications (COTS/GOTS) to cloud environments
• Develop and maintain documentation for cloud architectures, configurations, migration activities, and operational procedures
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborate with stakeholders to gather and validate requirements
• Advise government personnel on incremental improvements to cloud architectures, tooling, and operational processes

• Active Top Secret (TS) clearance
• Bachelor’s Degree
• 1–6 years of experience in a Cloud Engineer or Dev Ops‑focused role
• Hands‑on experience deploying or supporting cloud infrastructure in production environments
• Experience supporting Linux‑based systems
• Familiarity with automation, scripting, or Infrastructure‑as‑Code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Cloud Formation, ARM)
• Experience working in Agile environments (SAFe, Scrum, or Kanban)
• Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to support mission‑critical systems

• Experience supporting hybrid or cloud migration initiatives in federal or classified environments
• Exposure to Dev Ops tools and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience supporting multi‑system enterprise environments
• Familiarity with federal security frameworks and compliance standards
• Experience working with both structured and unstructured data sources

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.