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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud Engineer - **Company:** J5 Consulting - **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Business Software, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Computer Maintenance, Computer Networks, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Internet Security, Network Security, Network Architecture, Network Information Services, Network Administration, Scrum Methodology, Cloud Services, Requirements Management, Server Administration, Service Pack, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Cloud Platform System, Information Technology, Cybercrime, Cloud Optimization, Cyber Warfare, Network Server - **Published:** August 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/cloud-engineer-chantilly-va--251122d8-bfd0-4ac7-be29-ac755693206a ## About the Role * Demonstrated experience program management and system integration managing successful IT complex programs; facilitating and participating in meetings and information sessions; coordinating IT program schedules; creating/distributing minutes and action items; tracing action items for successful completion. * Demonstrated experience preparing program plans and reports, to include budget spend plans. * Demonstrated experience analyzing functional business applications and design specifications for functional activities and translating to IT requirements. * Demonstrated experience preparing technical proposals for presentation to engineering review boards for approval. * Demonstrated experience evaluating cloud strategy and services, and selecting appropriate cloud services to design and deploy a capability based on given requirements. * Demonstrated experience designing, developing, and maintaining various network environments, including modern/current cloud environments. * Demonstrated experience building current technology servers and workstations: providing technical configuration, setup, installation services, hardware and coordination, and maintaining to current workstation and server operating system and software updates/patching versions. * Demonstrated experience providing the best possible cyber defense capability to protect the Sponsor's IT assets from all manner of cyber threats, attacks, and exploitation. * Demonstrated experience planning, designing, testing, implementing, monitoring and maintaining an organization's computer and network security architecture, infrastructure, policies, and procedures; experience designing, implementing, and achieving approval to operate for IT systems. * Demonstrated experience leading Scrum Teams in using Agile methodology and leveraging scrum practices to deliver high quality products and services to customers. * Demonstrated experience organizing and communicating both verbally and written to include editing documents for varied audiences and senior level executives. * Demonstrated experience composing technical documents including user's manuals, training materials, installation guides, troubleshooting guides, and reports Highly Desired Skills and Demonstrated Experience: * Demonstrated experience reviewing network requirements to assess enterprise options, impact, network performance, and providing advice on the most practical and cost-beneficial approach for Sponsor consideration. * Demonstrated experience coordinating, reviewing, and integrating the deliverables of information and technology architects into cohesive solutions, roadmaps, and integrated deliveries and architectures. * Demonstrated experience organizing and structuring solutions of complex challenges, including the ability to plan projects, meet objectives, assess risks and develop mitigation strategies, manage schedules, and the development of contingency plans * Demonstrated experience briefing customers, stakeholders, and management (at various levels) on enterprise program capabilities and statuses. * Demonstrated experience with cloud services and infrastructure., Administrative Skills, Agile Programming Methodologies, Budgeting, Business Analysis, Business Solutions, Cloud Computing, Computer Maintenance, Computer Networks, Computer Organizations, Computer Security, Computer Servers, Computer Services, Consulting, Contingency Plans, Customer Support/Service, Editing, Federal Government, Full Scope Polygraph, Functional Analysis, Government, Government Requirements, Hardware Installation, Human Resources, IT Requirements, Identify Issues, Information Architecture, Information Technology & Information Systems, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Installation Guide, Internet Security, Leadership, Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS), NIS (Network Information Service), Network Administration/Management, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Performance/Analysis, Network Security, Operating Systems, Options Analysis, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Program Planning, Project Planning, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Proposal Writing, Requirements Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Schedule Development, Scrum Project Management and Software Development, Security Architecture, Security Attacks, Security Clearance, Security Infrastructure, Software Administration, Software Design, Software Engineering, Software Patches, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain, System Integration (SI), System Operations, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Maintenance, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Presentation, Technical Writing, Technical/Engineering Design, Test Design, Top Secret Clearance, United States Citizen ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [IKEA Story: Transforming an Iconic Retail Brand](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/444-ikea-story-transforming-an-iconic-retail-brand) - [Fighting the Next Wave of Cybercrime](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100331-fighting-the-next-wave-of-cybercrime) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [What's (new) with Spring Boot and Containers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1514-what-s-new-with-spring-boot-and-containers) - [Deep Fakes: The Lies We Can’t See](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1187-deep-fakes-the-lies-we-can-t-see) ## 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) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [Top Must-Visit Developer Conferences in the US in 2026](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/679-top-must-visit-developer-conferences-in-the-us-in-2026) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers)