Cloud Engineer

Cloud Engineer

Who We Are: Think Tek LLC is a fast-growing Certified SBA 8(a) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). We specialize in providing management and technology consulting services to support the business and technology modernization efforts of the Federal Government. Think Tek was formed with the specific purpose of providing its clients a tailored solution around Program & Project Management, Strategic Planning, and IT Operations.

Position

Description:

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Cloud Engineer to join our growing technology team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in cloud architecture, infrastructure automation, and secure cloud migration across Azure and AWS environments. This position requires an individual with a proven ability to design, deploy, and manage scalable, compliant, and resilient cloud solutions for federal clients.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain cloud infrastructure across Azure Gov, Azure Commercial, and AWS Gov Cloud environments.
• Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Bicep, ARM Templates, and Ansible.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure Dev Ops, Git Hub Actions, or Git Lab for automated infrastructure deployments.
• Configure and manage cloud Identity and Access Management (IAM), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), and Zero Trust models.
• Lead cloud migration initiatives, including lift-and-shift, re-platforming, and hybrid integration strategies.
• Ensure security compliance with FedRAMP, STIG, and NIST frameworks across all deployed cloud environments.
• Deploy and manage containerized applications using Docker, Kubernetes (AKS/EKS), and Helm.
• Integrate and manage monitoring and logging solutions such as Azure Monitor, Splunk, and Cloud Watch.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure and network issues across multi-tier environments.
• Collaborate with internal and client stakeholders to optimize cloud cost, performance, and governance.

Required:

• Active Secret Clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of relevant cloud engineering experience
• Hands-on experience with Azure and/or AWS environments
• Expertise with Terraform, Bicep, Ansible, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) best practices
• Strong scripting and automation skills in Power Shell, Bash, or Python
• Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines using Azure Dev Ops, Git Hub Actions, or Git Lab
• Working knowledge of STIG, FedRAMP, and NIST compliance frameworks
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud-native application deployment

Desired:

• Microsoft Certified:
  Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-304) or equivalent certification
• Familiarity with AWS Cloud Formation, Azure Policy, and Security Center
• Experience with hybrid cloud integration, Active Directory, and Azure AD Connect
• Knowledge of Azure Data Factory, Synapse, Databricks, or Power BI for data analytics solutions

Think Tek LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. Think Tek offers medical, dental, and vision insurance to all full-time employees; PTO and a variety of other paid leave options are also available.