Cloud Engineer

Piper Companies is seeking a full-time Cloud Engineer (with an active security clearance) to support a leading technology provider in enhancing how software is built and managed in the cloud. This hybrid role includes 2-3 remote workdays per week, with all on-site work conducted at a Fort Meade facility.

The Cloud Engineer will use tools like Azure, Jenkins, GitLab, Kubernetes, and Docker to automate workflows, enhance security, and ensure smooth, reliable operations. Ideal candidates enjoy problem-solving, refining processes, and staying current with cloud best practices., * Improve DevSecOps tools, processes, and automation

• Ensure deliverables meet quality, security, and user standards
• Manage tasks independently and meet deadlines
• Advise on cloud automation and tooling best practices
• Implement industry standards and integrate security into CI/CD pipelines
• Support Agile workflows using tools like Jira and Confluence

• Active DoD Secret clearance or higher IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ROLE
• Bachelor's degree in a technical or related field
• 5+ years in DevSecOps, including CI/CD and cloud automation
• 3+ years with Azure, Kubernetes, and cloud security
• Hands-on experience with Jenkins, Terraform, Ansible, Docker, Helm, Nexus
• Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical teams
• Agile experience (Scrum/Kanban)
• Preferred (not required): Azure/AWS certifications, and DoD Azure experience, Cloud Engineer, DevSecOps Engineer, Site Reliability Engineer (SRE), Cloud Infrastructure Engineer, Cloud Automation Engineer, Platform Engineer, Cloud Security Engineer, CI/CD Engineer, Azure Engineer, Cloud Solutions Architect, Infrastructure Engineer, Systems Engineer (Cloud), Cloud Operations Engineer, Cloud Deployment Engineer, Cloud DevOps Engineer, Cloud Systems Administrator, Cloud Architect, Cloud Engineering, DevSecOps, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Azure, AWS, Jenkins, GitLab, Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, Terraform, Ansible, Nexus, Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, DoD, Security Clearance, Automation, Cloud Security, Cloud Architecture, Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Operations, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Services, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Development, Cloud Monitoring, Cloud Optimization

• Salary Range: $150,000.00 - $190,000.00 annually (based on experience and certifications)
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; 401k, PTO, Holidays, and sick leave as required by law