Cloud Engineer

The Cloud Engineer will play a critical role in supporting a federal IT modernization initiative by designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud-based infrastructure solutions. This position requires working within a highly regulated environment while driving innovation and efficiency through cloud adoption. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to migrate legacy systems, implement cloud-native solutions, and ensure compliance with federal security standards and regulations.

Working as part of a dynamic modernization program, the Cloud Engineer will contribute to transforming government operations through scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud technologies. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on citizen services while advancing cloud engineering expertise in the federal sector.

Responsibilities

Infrastructure Design & Implementation

• Design and implement scalable cloud architectures using AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, or other FedRAMP-authorized cloud platforms
• Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates
• Migrate legacy on-premises systems to cloud environments while maintaining operational continuity
• Configure and manage virtual networks, load balancers, storage solutions, and compute resources

Security & Compliance

• Implement cloud security best practices in accordance with NIST frameworks, FISMA requirements, and agency-specific security controls
• Configure and maintain security groups, network access control lists, identity and access management (IAM) policies
• Support Authority to Operate (ATO) processes and maintain continuous monitoring capabilities
• Ensure compliance with FedRAMP, FIPS 140-2, and other federal security standards

Operations & Monitoring

• Implement automated monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions for cloud infrastructure
• Perform capacity planning and cost optimization analysis
• Develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans
• Support 24/7 operations through on-call rotation and incident response procedures
• Create and maintain technical documentation and standard operating procedures

Collaboration & Innovation

• Partner with application development teams to optimize cloud resource utilization
• Participate in architecture review boards and technical design sessions
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to knowledge sharing initiatives
• Research and evaluate emerging cloud technologies for potential adoption

Salary Range: $145,000 - $180,000

Do you have experience in Terraform?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Must be a U.S. citizen.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust suitability determination
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent professional experience
• 7+ years of experience in cloud engineering, infrastructure management, or related technical roles
• Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform)

3.43.4 out of 5 stars Arlington, VA 22201 $145,000 - $180,000 a year