Sr. Cloud Engineer

Senior Cloud Engineer

Location:

Reston, VA | Work Type:
On‑Site |

Shift: First | Security

Clearance Required:

Top Secret/SCI with CI Polygraph

Base-2 Solutions is seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer (Sr. Cloud Engineer
3) to architect, design, and implement cloud solutions that enable mission customers to leverage cloud technologies. The role develops robust and scalable cloud infrastructure, mentors junior engineers, and collaborates with cross‑functional teams to ensure seamless integration and mission delivery.

• Support the design and implementation of cloud-based architecture, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security in alignment with industry best practices.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define requirements, troubleshoot issues, and optimize cloud infrastructure.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to cloud engineers, including reviewing work and helping resolve complex technical challenges.
• Engage with stakeholders to translate technical requirements into actionable solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across cloud environments.
• Stay current on evolving cloud technologies and compliance standards.
• Provide requirement decomposition and definition to ensure program requirements are developed and sustained.
• Prepare operating instructions and end‑user training.
• Develop and implement cloud governance strategies to ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
• Lead efforts to automate deployment, monitoring, and management processes to enhance efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
• Serve as subject‑matter expert on cloud engineering best practices.
• Participate in knowledge sharing and contribute to the company’s technical community.
• Participate in all phases of risk management assessments and architecture.

• Active Top Secret/SCI with CI Polygraph.
• 10+ years of experience as a Cloud Solution Architect, Senior Cloud Engineer, or similar role.
• Certification meeting 8140/8570 standards (e.g., Security+ or higher).
• Extensive experience building and leading AWS cloud infrastructure solutions at scale across multiple classification domains (IL5‑IL6+).
• Hands‑on experience with core AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda, EBS) and expertise in AWS at large scale.
• Expertise in creating, managing, and hardening desktop operating system images in the cloud (AMIs) across classification domains.
• In‑depth understanding of modern cloud architecture patterns, including microservices, serverless computing, and containerized workloads using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Strong background in infrastructure‑as‑code using Terraform, Cloud Formation, or Ansible for automated, repeatable delivery.
• Deep knowledge of cloud security best practices and implementing security controls in cloud environments.
• Experience integrating enterprise authentication and authorization systems such as IAM, SSO, and federation.
• Excellent scripting and programming skills (Python, Bash) for automation, tooling, and orchestration.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical abilities, with a track record of innovative solutions to complex technical challenges in large‑scale cloud environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of conveying technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

• Hands‑on cloud experience with AWS, Azure, and/or GCP.

• 10 years of experience as a substitute for a Bachelor’s degree.
• 10 years of experience as a substitute for a Master’s or PhD.

• Minimum DoD 8140/8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+, GSEC, SSCP).

• Competitive fixed salary or hourly pay (based on experience, skills, location, and internal equity).
• Employee referral bonuses up to $10,000 per hired referral.
• Additional bonus opportunities for exceptional performance and contributions to business development and company growth (role dependent).

• 100% company‑paid medical premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
• Multiple plan options with Care First, Kaiser, and United Healthcare (PPO, POS, HMO, HSA‑compatible).
• 100% company‑paid dental premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
• 100% company‑paid vision premiums for employees and eligible dependents.

• 100% company‑paid premiums for short‑term disability.
• 100% company‑paid premiums for long‑term disability.
• 100% company‑paid premiums for accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D).
• 100% company‑paid premiums for life insurance up to $200,000.

• 401(k) with immediate vesting: 4% company match + 4% non‑elective contribution (8% total).
• 401(k) pre‑tax and Roth options.

• Up to 20 days of flexible paid time off (PTO).
• 11 paid floating holidays.

• Flexible work schedules, including flex time and compressed work periods (contract and project‑dependent).