Cloud Engineer

Anivas Tech is seeking a Cloud Engineer to support our government agency IT operations. We are looking for a skilled professional with 6+ years of relevant experience who brings strong technical expertise and a commitment to delivering high-quality results in a mission-driven, high-visibility environment. Requirements:

• Design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure on AWS, Azure, or GCP supporting government agency mission requirements
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform, CloudFormation, or Bicep to automate provisioning and configuration
• Implement cloud networking, security controls, and identity/access management aligned with federal security and compliance standards
• Support cloud cost optimization efforts through right-sizing, reserved capacity planning, and tagging/governance frameworks
• Collaborate with DevOps, security, and application teams to build secure, scalable, and highly available cloud architectures
• Monitor cloud environments and respond to infrastructure incidents, ensuring availability SLAs are met
• Lead or support cloud migration efforts, including assessment, planning, and execution of workload migrations
• Maintain and improve cloud security posture in alignment with FedRAMP, FISMA, and NIST SP 800-53 requirements
• Develop technical documentation including architecture diagrams, runbooks, and standard operating procedures
• Participate in architecture reviews and provide technical recommendations for new cloud service adoption
• US citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance

Do you have experience in Virtual Private Clouds?, * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field; 5 additional years of relevant experience accepted in lieu of degree

• 6+ years of cloud engineering experience in at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Proficiency with IaC tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, or equivalent)
• Experience with cloud networking, VPCs, load balancing, DNS, and hybrid connectivity
• Knowledge of cloud security services (IAM, KMS, GuardDuty, Security Hub, or equivalents)
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and serverless architectures
• Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Experience in a FedRAMP-authorized cloud environment or federal government IT program
• Relevant cloud certification (AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator, GCP Professional Cloud Architect)
• Agile, SAFe, or DevSecOps methodology experience
• Experience with cloud cost management platforms (AWS Cost Explorer, Azure Cost Management, or equivalent)
• Familiarity with Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) and cloud-native security tooling