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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr Cloud Engineer 100% Remote - Must be US Citizen due to Public Trust Clearance - **Company:** Cypress - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $175,000.0 - $195,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Active Directory, Amazon Web Services, Confluence, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, Big Data, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Software Design Patterns, DevOps, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Windows Servers, PCI Data Security Standards, Power BI, Azure Active Directory, Ansible, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Microsoft SharePoint, Systems Integration, Google Cloud, Sysadmin, Office365, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Git, Apache Kafka, Bitbucket, Splunk, Api Management, Databricks, Microservices - **Published:** July 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ce004b03ad5f95d3 ## About the Role * BS and 12+ years of relevant experience, or MS and 10+ years; additional experience may substitute for degree. * Minimum 6+ years of administration experience with cloud-based applications (MS O365, SharePoint, Azure AD, AWS). Hands-on experience managing Windows Server environments (creation, configuration, upgrades, migrations, patching). * Strong knowledge of Active Directory, Azure AD, SAML, and related protocols and processes. * Proficiency with cloud platforms and tools: AWS Console, Azure, Elastic, Ansible, Jira, Confluence, Git, Bitbucket, and other SaaS solutions. * Experience integrating AWS and Azure log data to analysis platforms (Elastic, Splunk). * Skilled in supporting AWS-hosted applications (deployments, patches, maintenance, security checks, troubleshooting). * Experience with Databricks for large-scale data ingestion, transformation, and analytics integration+ Databricks cert a plus * Ability to develop, optimize, and document SOPs and operational workflows. * Collaborates with SMEs and security teams to define and implement secure cloud architectures. * Strong verbal and written communication skills for both technical and executive audiences. * Performs day-to-day operational support, including troubleshooting, change management, and issue resolution. * Hands-on experience with Databricks and Kafka is highly desirable. * Proficiency with Power BI and API management tools is a strong advantage. * Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance. * Must hold at least one of the following certifications: * Microsoft: MCSE (Server), Azure Developer Associate, Azure Solutions Architect * AWS: Certified SysAdmin, Cloud Practitioner, Developer, Solutions Architect (Associate/Pro), DevOps Engineer, Advanced Networking, or Security, * databricks: 1 year (Preferred) ## Description We are seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer to design and lead transformative cloud initiatives that power critical Government customer operations. 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