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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud Engineer - **Company:** IPT TECHNOLOGY, LLC - **Location:** Newport News, VA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Business Analytics Applications, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Information Systems, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Github, Identity and Access Management, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Performance Tuning, Windows PowerShell, Role-Based Access Control, Azure Active Directory, Prometheus, Software Deployment, Enterprise Data Management, Data Logging, Cloud Monitoring, Grafana, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Gitlab, Containerization, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Bicep, Terraform, Devsecops, Docker, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** July 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9052923/cloud-engineer ## About the Role We are looking for talented people who are enthusiastic about applying technology to deliver innovative outcomes with "fierce determination, fearless integrity, and passionate service." Our belief is that our people are the key to success. By encouraging and enabling continued learning, our team members grow to achieve their personal career goals. We are looking for: * Smart people with a passion for technology * Ability to solve challenging business problems * Self-directed professionals * Hunger to continually learn and grow, * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related technical discipline * 3+ years of experience in cloud engineering, infrastructure engineering, or DevOps roles * Experience designing and deploying solutions in Microsoft Azure * Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code and automated deployment pipelines * Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes * Knowledge of secure cloud architecture and cybersecurity best practices * Experience working in Agile development environments * Active Security clearance required * Microsoft Azure / Azure Government * Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, Bicep) * Kubernetes and container platforms * CI/CD tools (GitLab, GitHub, Azure DevOps) * Python or PowerShell automation * Monitoring and observability platforms such as Azure Monitor, Prometheus, and Grafana * Identity and access management using Azure Active Directory Preferred Qualifications: * Microsoft Azure certifications (AZ-104, AZ-305, or similar) * Experience working in Azure Government or other DoD cloud environments * Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity frameworks such as RMF and STIG implementation * Experience supporting enterprise data platforms, analytics environments, or AI/ML workloads ## Description IPTA Technology Solutions (IPTA) is passionate about providing our customers with technical solutions that satisfy their business needs. Through collaborative interactions with customers, team members, subject matter experts (SMEs), technical leaders, and partners we design practical solutions that solve real problems for major government and business organizations. As a member of our Technology Solutions group, you will work with a team of technologists focused on delivering innovative business solutions using emerging technologies through proven successful methods., * Building and improving the secure cloud platform that powers the Army's Data Science Environment (DSE) * Enabling data scientists and analytic teams to rapidly deploy AI/ML models and advanced analytics tools * Automating cloud infrastructure and platform services using modern DevSecOps and Infrastructure as Code practices * Improving reliability, scalability, and observability of enterprise data and analytics platforms * Supporting containerized analytic workloads used by multiple Army organizations * Designing secure architectures and automated compliance capabilities within DoD cloud environments * Helping analytic teams move faster by providing stable, automated, and secure platform services * Design, deploy, and maintain cloud infrastructure in Microsoft Azure and Azure Government environments * Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, ARM templates, or Bicep * Build and support CI/CD pipelines for automated infrastructure and application deployments * Deploy and manage containerized workloads using Docker and Kubernetes * Implement DevSecOps practices integrating security scanning, compliance validation, and automated testing * Configure monitoring, logging, and observability solutions to ensure system performance and reliability * Implement cloud security controls including RBAC, secure configuration baselines, and STIG compliance * Collaborate with software developers, data engineers, data scientists, and cybersecurity teams to support modern cloud platforms * Document technical solutions, architecture decisions, and operational procedures * Support operational reliability, incident response, and platform performance tuning ## Related Videos - [Back(end) to the Future: Embracing the continuous Evolution of Infrastructure and Code](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/440-back-end-to-the-future-embracing-the-continuous-evolution-of-infrastructure-and-code) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Modern DevOps for IoT Devices and More](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1805-wearedevelopers-live-modern-devops-for-iot-devices-and-more) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [Enabling automated 1-click customer deployments with built-in quality and security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/83-enabling-automated-1-click-customer-deployments-with-built-in-quality-and-security) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers)