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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud Engineer Senior w/Secret Clearance - **Company:** TekSynap Corporation - **Location:** Radford, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $145,000.0 - $195,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Applications Architecture, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Border Gateway Protocol, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Configuration Management, Collaborative Software, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Information Technology Enabled Service (ITES), Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Microsoft Security Essentials, Windows PowerShell, Ansible, Software Vulnerability Management, Private Cloud Environment, Scripting, Cloud Platform System, Travis Ci, AWS CodeDeploy, Git, SC Clearance, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, 3-tier Architectures, Puppet, Terraform, Software Version Control, Cisco, Jenkins - **Published:** July 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gj192b ## About the Role + Proven experience in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical fields. + Demonstrated mid to senior-level experience as a Cloud Engineer. + Strong background in managing and delivering multiple large-scale IT or cloud infrastructure projects. + Hands-on experience migrating on-premises applications to cloud environments. + Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Azure and AWS, including computing environment configurations. + Extensive knowledge of secure transport technologies including IPSEC, VPNs, and Border Gateway Protocol (BGP). + Skilled in automating routine administrative and operational tasks using tools like Ansible, Terraform, Python, PowerShell, Bash, Puppet, and Chef. + Experience with version control and collaboration platforms such as Git. + Understanding of core IT components including networking, storage systems, server infrastructure, and application architectures. + Working knowledge of Department of Defense (DoD) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and IA Vulnerability Management (IAVM). + Familiarity with Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines and tools such as Jenkins, Travis CI, and AWS CodeDeploy. + Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly across diverse teams. + Demonstrated experience supporting government agencies, customers, or contracts within federal environments. This includes the Intelligence Community (IC), Department of Defense (DoD), Federal Civil agencies, and military organizations. Prior experience supporting the same or similar contract, with an in-depth understanding of the customer environment, requirements, and operational landscape, is highly desirable. Certifications + DoD 8570 IAT Level II Baseline Certification: + COMPTIA Security+ CE + Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) + COMPTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) + Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) Global Industriel Cyber Security Professional (GICSP) + Global Information Assurance Certification (GAIC) Security Essentials Certification (GSEC) + Certified Network Defender (CND) + Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) + Cloud Computing Environment Certification. Clearance + Secret - IT-II Non-Critical Sensitive Clearance or Tier 3 (T3) investigation., + Senior-level experience in networking or equivalent technical domain., The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. ## Description We are seeking a **Cloud Engineer** **Senior** to join our team supporting an ITES task order., + Support the ALTESS commercial cloud services infrastructure in both public and private cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Microsoft Azure). + Implement, manage, and maintain secure cloud-based solutions for Army and DoD IT systems. + Migrate on-premises applications to cloud infrastructure while ensuring security and compliance. + Automate routine administrative tasks using modern DevOps and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools. + Develop and manage secure transport technologies, including IPSEC/VPN and Border Gateway Protocol (BGP). + Integrate and configure tools supporting CI/CD pipelines such as Jenkins, Travis CI, and AWS CodeDeploy. + Apply automation and configuration management using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, Chef, Puppet, and scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, Bash). + Monitor and enforce compliance with DoD STIGs, IA Vulnerability Management (IAVM), and cybersecurity best practices. + Collaborate with cross-functional teams on large-scale cloud projects and infrastructure improvements. + Maintain documentation, change control procedures, and version control through tools like Git. ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Automate everything via NodeJS and Puppeteer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/322-automate-everything-via-nodejs-and-puppeteer) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) ## 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) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer)