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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Mid Cloud Engineer - **Company:** Strategic Inc - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Computing Platforms, Computer Vision, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Computer Clusters, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Linux, Distributed Systems, Geospatial Intelligence, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Windows PowerShell, Cloud Services, Ansible, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Software Organization, Scripting, Enterprise Software Applications, Cloud Platform System, Performance Testing, Model Validation, Parallel Computation, Git, Cloudformation, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Machine Learning Operations, Terraform, Devsecops, Docker - **Published:** August 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9077889/mid-cloud-engineer ## About the Role * Active TS/SCI clearance and the ability to pass a CI polygraph within 30 days. * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related STEM field (or additional relevant experience in lieu of a degree). * 5+ years of experience developing or supporting cloud-based software or infrastructure solutions. * Experience with AWS, Azure, or comparable cloud computing platforms. * Experience provisioning and managing Linux-based compute environments. * Familiarity with GPU-enabled computing environments supporting AI/ML workloads. * Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or Ansible. * Experience developing automation using Python, Bash, PowerShell, or similar scripting languages. * Experience using Git and modern software development practices. * Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills. * Ability to work effectively within Agile and DevSecOps development teams. Desired: * Experience supporting DoD, NGA, or Intelligence Community programs. * Experience supporting AI/ML operational environments, T&E infrastructure, or MLOps platforms. * Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, container orchestration, and cloud-native application deployment. * Familiarity with workload schedulers, distributed computing, or parallel processing environments. * Experience supporting GPU clusters used for AI/ML model training, inference, or evaluation. * Familiarity with secure cloud architectures, RMF, and Authority to Operate (ATO) requirements. * Experience supporting GEOINT systems or enterprise AI/ML evaluation environments. ## Description Strategic ACI is seeking a Mid Cloud Engineer to support the design, development, and deployment of cloud-based AI/ML Test & Evaluation (T&E) environments for mission-critical national security programs. The Mid Cloud Engineer collaborates with software, platform, and DevSecOps engineers to build scalable cloud infrastructure that enables secure, automated, and repeatable Model T&E (MT&E), System T&E (ST&E), Human-Machine Team T&E (HMTT&E), and T&E-as-a-Service (T&EaaS) operations. This role provisions and manages GPU-enabled compute resources that accelerate AI/ML model testing and evaluation while supporting automated evaluation pipelines and cloud-native T&E services. The engineer designs cloud environments that enable parallel model execution, workload orchestration, centralized artifact management, and scalable performance testing, ensuring timely delivery of evaluation results, tools, and contract deliverables., * Collaborate with software, platform, and DevSecOps engineers to design, build, and deploy secure cloud-based T&E environments. * Provision, configure, and manage GPU-enabled compute resources supporting AI/ML model testing and evaluation. * Develop and maintain automated cloud infrastructure that enables scalable T&E-as-a-Service (T&EaaS) capabilities. * Design cloud architectures supporting parallel model evaluation, workload orchestration, and efficient resource utilization. * Implement centralized artifact management solutions supporting AI/ML models, evaluation outputs, datasets, and software packages. * Optimize cloud infrastructure for performance, scalability, reliability, and cost efficiency across T&E workloads. * Develop automation that accelerates deployment, execution, and monitoring of AI/ML evaluation pipelines. * Collaborate with AI/ML Test Engineers, Data Scientists, Computer Vision Scientists, and Platform Engineers to integrate cloud services into enterprise T&E workflows. * Monitor cloud resources, troubleshoot infrastructure issues, and implement performance improvements supporting mission operations. * Produce technical documentation supporting cloud architecture, infrastructure automation, deployment procedures, and operational best practices. ## Related Videos - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [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) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [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) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [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 US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [Got AI ideas but no money? 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