Cloud Engineer - Clearance

The Senior Cloud Engineer will play a critical role in the modernization and implementation of a variety of cloud deployments for our US Army client. This is a hands-on engineering role - not solely an oversight or maintenance position. The successful candidate will independently design, stand up, and maintain cloud environments and must be comfortable operating in a self-directed capacity with minimal day-to-day guidance., * Architect, build, and deploy scalable, secure, and resilient cloud solutions aligned with Army standards, primarily on Amazon Web Services (AWS) with Microsoft Azure as a secondary platform, ensuring workloads are optimized for performance, security, and future scalability within the cArmy / ECMA environment.

• Independently stand up new cloud environments from scratch translating mission requirements into working infrastructure with minimal supervision.
• Comfortable operating in a constrained, governed environment where networking is centrally managed; able to navigate approval processes and external dependencies with patience and persistence.
• Author Infrastructure as Code (Terraform required; CloudFormation, Bicep, or ARM a plus) to deliver repeatable, version-controlled, and auditable environments.
• Design and operate CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows (e.g., GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Jenkins), including automated build, test, security scanning, and deployment.
• Deploy and manage containerized workloads using Docker and Kubernetes (Amazon EKS / Azure AKS), including orchestration, auto-scaling, and GitOps-based delivery.
• Implement monitoring, logging, and observability, along with load balancing, auto-scaling, and disaster recovery (defined RTO/RPO) for mission-critical workloads.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including clear system architecture and network diagrams, technical specifications, and user manuals.
• Ensure compliance with Army cybersecurity standards and best practices, including the RMF/ATO process, DISA STIGs, and DoD Impact Level (IL4/IL5) controls.
• Collaborate with Army stakeholders to ensure the successful integration of cloud solutions into the Army's existing IT infrastructure.
• Provide technical guidance and support to Army personnel and contractors working on cloud solutions.
• Provide input and guidance to optimize cost-efficiency and prevent cost overruns (right-sizing, reserved capacity, and FinOps practices).
• Stay abreast of emerging cloud technologies and Army standards, and recommend changes to the cloud environment as needed.
• Support the team lead to ensure the implementation of best-of-breed technologies while mitigating risks.
• Provide regular status reports to senior Army leaders and LMI management.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. A Master's degree is highly desirable
• At least 7 years of experience in cloud computing, including experience with cloud architecture, cloud security, and data architectures
• Hands-on, expert-level experience with AWS as the primary platform - including core services such as EC2, VPC, IAM, S3, EKS, Lambda, and CloudWatch along with ETL tools like other commonly used services like Glue and API Gateway.
• Demonstrated working experience with Microsoft Azure (e.g., VNets, AKS, Entra ID, Azure Monitor) and the ability to operate across a multi-cloud environment.
• Strong DevOps background: Infrastructure as Code (Terraform required), CI/CD pipeline engineering, containerization (Docker / Kubernetes), and automation scripting in Python, Bash, and/or PowerShell.
• Proven ability to architect and diagram cloud solutions and to build environments from scratch with minimal supervision - a self-directed engineer who can own designs end to end.
• Experience working with Army stakeholders and contractors
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Experience with Army cybersecurity standards and best practices; familiarity with the RMF/ATO lifecycle, DISA STIGs, and DoD Impact Levels (IL4/IL5).
• Knowledge of the Army's cArmy cloud platform and ECMA (Enterprise Cloud Management Agency) standards is strongly preferred.
• Experience building in modern software stacks using containerization, IaC, monitoring and management tools, load balancing and auto-scaling and disaster recovery
• Active Secret clearance required. Please note: only US citizens are eligible to obtain a clearance.
• No specific certifications are required; however, various certifications may be relevant though the list is not inclusive

• Solution Architect
• Cloud Architect
• Cloud Systems Admin
• Security+

Target salary range: $143,000 - $190,000. Final compensation will be determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to your skills, experience, education, and/or certifications.

The primary cloud platform for this effort is currently Amazon Web Services (AWS); demonstrated, working proficiency in Microsoft Azure is also highly desired as the client supports many shops which operate out of other clouds. This position requires a seasoned professional with deep technical expertise in designing scalable, secure, and resilient cloud solutions aligned with Army standards and the Army's cArmy cloud platform / ECMA (Enterprise Cloud Management Agency) environment, ensuring workloads are optimized for performance, security, and future scalability. The successful candidate pairs deep cloud expertise with subject-matter knowledge of how the US Army builds, secures, and deploys software. Hybrid Role: On-site 3 days a week at Fort Belvoir, VA. LMI is a new breed of digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government impact with innovation and speed. Investing in technology and prototypes ahead of need, LMI brings commercial-grade platforms and mission-ready AI to federal agencies at commercial speed. Leveraging our mission-ready technology and solutions, proven expertise in federal deployment, and strategic relationships, we enhance outcomes for the government, efficiently and effectively. With a focus on agility and collaboration, LMI serves the defense, space, healthcare, and energy sectors-helping agencies navigate complexity and outpace change. Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, LMI is committed to delivering impactful results that strengthen missions and drive lasting value.