Cloud Engineer - Clearance Required

• Design, deploy, and maintain software infrastructure in both cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP) and on-premises environments, adapting to customer classification requirements (IL2-IL6).
• Serve as the engineering point-of-contact for application delivery, including performance monitoring, issue escalation, and resolution.
• Ensure all infrastructure solutions comply with government and industry security mandates; maintain working knowledge of applicable frameworks (NIST, CMMC, FedRAMP).
• Partner with cybersecurity resources to document security controls, support IATT and ATO processes, and provide audit metrics.
• Configure and administer cloud accounts and organizational structures (projects, IAM, networking) within IL4/IL5/IL6 environments across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Build, deploy, and manage containerized workloads, including AI/ML application components, using tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Support data pipeline configuration and integration with services such as BigQuery, Pub/Sub, or Dataflow where applicable to the deployment environment.
• Implement and maintain High Availability and Disaster Recovery configurations in accordance with government and industry standards.
• Contribute to DevSecOps pipeline setup and maintenance within government cloud and on-premises frameworks.
• Manage competing customer priorities independently, escalating risks, constraints, and blockers to appropriate stakeholders

• Active Secret security clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (computer science, engineering, mathematics, or related field)
• Experience designing and deploying solutions in at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Experience supporting hybrid or multi-cloud environments
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments using tools such as GitLab
• Experience deploying and managing containerized workloads (Docker, Kubernetes, or equivalent)
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Ansible, or equivalent)
• Proficiency with Linux administration and command-line tooling
• Experience with Agile development methodologies
• Prior experience delivering technology solutions in a U.S. government environment, * Master’s degree in a technical discipline
• Active Top Secret security clearance
• Cloud platform certification (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Experience operating in IL4, IL5, or IL6 classified environments
• Experience supporting software deployments in classified or air-gapped environments
• Experience with Cross-Domain Solutions (e.g., IL4 to IL6)
• Familiarity with FedRAMP, FISMA, and federal ATO processes
• Experience deploying or supporting AI/ML application platforms or LLM-based tools in government environments
• Experience with vulnerability scanning tools or software supply chain security (Trivy, Grype, Veracode, Cosign, SBOM generation, or equivalent)
• Experience configuring identity and access management in cloud environments (Okta, AWS IAM, Zero Trust architectures, or equivalent)
• Familiarity with GCP-specific services (BigQuery, Pub/Sub, Dataflow, GKE)
• Experience with U.S. Army technology systems, command and control policies, or Army-specific programs

3.73.7 out of 5 stars Fort Bragg, NC $122,210 - $200,000 a year - Full-time

LMI is seeking a Cloud Engineer to support our LIGER platform to meet specific customer needs. This position requires an active secret security clearance. 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.