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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud Platform Engineer - **Company:** Maximus, Inc. - **Location:** Las Vegas, NV, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $120,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, VoIP, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Disaster Recovery, Log Analysis, Nagios, Platform as a Service (PAAS), Cloud Services, Software Deployment, Virtual Machines, Backup and Restore, Data Logging, Cloud Platform System, Cloud Monitoring, Delivery Pipeline, Gitlab, Build Management, Information Technology, Bicep, Terraform, Splunk, Devsecops, Azure Resource Manager, Jenkins, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** August 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us34a6551ba06eb65e8ed866894430465e/eaa ## About the Role Demonstrated experience supporting AWS / Azure IaaS and PaaS environments, including VM lifecycle management, networking, and platform services. - Hands-on experience managing large-scale VM environments (hundreds of VMs) in enterprise or federal settings. - Proven experience with Infrastructure as Code (e.g., ARM templates, Bicep, Terraform) for automated provisioning and configuration. - Experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Azure DevOps, GitLab, Jenkins, or similar. - Demonstrated experience integrating security scanning, compliance checks, and automated testing into DevSecOps pipelines. - Experience supporting backup, restore, and disaster recovery operations within cloud environments. - Experience with monitoring, logging, and alerting tools (e.g., Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Splunk, or equivalent). - Experience supporting incident response, troubleshooting, and production operations in mission-critical systems. - Ability to create and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and deployment procedures. - Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Additional years of relevant experience will be considered in lieu of degree. - 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering, DevSecOps, or AWS or Azure platform operations. Preferred Skills and Qualifications: - Experience supporting federal government environments. - Experience operating in large-scale, multi-subscription Azure environments. - Familiarity with DevSecOps best practices and secure software delivery pipelines. - Experience supporting real-time communications platforms (VoIP, VTC) in cloud environments. - Knowledge of ITSM/ITOM frameworks and integration with cloud operations. - Experience with cloud cost management and optimization practices. - Strong collaboration skills across cloud engineering, security, and operations teams. - Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills in high-visibility environments. - At least one cloud platform certification (e.g., AWS, Microsoft Azure or Google). #techjobs #clearance #veteransPage #LI-remote ## Description Provide operational support for AWS and Azure cloud environments, including IaaS and PaaS services. - Manage full virtual machine lifecycle activities across large number of VMs, including provisioning, configuration, patch coordination, scaling, and decommissioning. - Support Azure subscription management, including expansion from initial environments to scaled multi-subscription architectures aligned with enterprise governance standards. - Perform backup and restore operations, ensuring data protection, recovery readiness, and compliance with enterprise and federal requirements. - Design and build cloud environments to support application onboarding, testing, and production deployments. - Integrate security controls, automated testing, and compliance scanning into pipeline workflows to support secure software delivery and platform hardening. - Monitor cloud platforms for performance, availability, and security, supporting incident response and troubleshooting activities in coordination with operations teams. - Collaborate with cloud engineers, architects, and enterprise teams to align cloud implementations with architecture standards and operational best practices. - Support cloud platforms that enable VoIP, VTC, and real-time communications systems, ensuring reliability, performance, and operational continuity. ## Related Videos - [Getting under the skin: The Social Engineering techniques](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/38-getting-under-the-skin-the-social-engineering-techniques) - [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) - [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) - [30 powerful AWS hacks in just 30 minutes: Boost your developer productivity](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1624-30-powerful-aws-hacks-in-just-30-minutes-boost-your-developer-productivity) ## 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) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology)