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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud Engineer - **Company:** Everforth Ecs - **Location:** Fort Meade, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $170,000.0 - $210,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Storage, CompTIA Security+, Computer Networks, Continuous Integration, Linux, Domain Name System (DNS), Internet Protocol, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Python (Programming Language), Linux Servers, Log Analysis, Network Virtualization, Windows PowerShell, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Services, VMware Infrastructure, Virtual Machines, Load Balancing, Cloud Platform System, Firewalls (Computer Science), Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Bicep, Enterprise Integration, Devsecops - **Published:** August 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/416b5652-18b8-4ca2-9968-6f00dd396545 ## About the Role * U.S. Citizen. * Active Secret security clearance, with the ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance. * Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) discipline, and at least 10-12 years of related professional experience. * DoD 8140 compliant with active minimum IAT Level II Security+ (or higher). * Ability to travel CONUS / OCONUS up to 20% of the time, as needed. * 5-7 years of experience designing, engineering, and deploying infrastructure systems and services within cloud environments. * 5+ years of experience and proficiency working with Azure Cloud computing technologies across Windows and Linux endpoints, with hands-on experience with the following resources: + Azure Active Directory, Virtual Networking, Virtual Machines, Storage Accounts, etc. + Azure, RSV, Azure Monitor, Log Analytics Workspaces, etc. * Proficiency: + Developing, engineering, and deploying Microsoft Active Directory and DNS. + Supporting Windows and Linux Server/Desktop endpoints. + With Cloud networking and troubleshooting Cloud networking environments (IP networking, VPNs, DNS, and load balancing). * A solid understanding of firewalls, NAT, SSL/TLS, etc. * Experience: + One or more automation languages (PowerShell, ARM/Bicep Templates, BASH, Python). + STIGing Windows and Linux endpoints and using the STIG Viewer for reporting. * Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, with a proven ability to weigh the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and identify the most appropriate solution. * Highly developed interpersonal and oral/written communication skills, with the ability to effectively and professionally interact with a diverse set of stakeholders (from peers to end-users to executive management). Desired Skills * Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems Management, or similar STEM discipline. * Experience: + DevSecOps + U sing big data and cloud tools and technologies. + W orking with Do W computer network organizations and/or performers. * AWS certification: AWS Certified Solution Architect; Associate/Professional (preferred). * Azure certification: AZ-103/104 and/or AZ-304/305 (highly desired). CompTIA Security+ and/or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP). ## Description Everforth ECS is seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer to work as a member of a team managing and maintaining multiple coalition Mission Partner network enclaves in support of the DoW community. The Senior Cloud Engineer will work with a team to design, implement, and maintain enclaves' virtual infrastructure in both AWS and Azure Cloud as well as on premises deployments. The Senior Cloud Engineer position is a demanding, high-energy role that requires innovative solutions to network, hardware, and software problems. The ideal candidate has exceptional problem-solving skills and a breadth of expertise in cloud networking concepts, modern CI/CD pipeline, platform automation, and infrastructure development supporting these technologies., * Integrate, collaborate, and support a team of subject matter experts in a highly agile environment, to implement best-in-class, multi-cloud solutions. * Leverage a variety of automation, instance, and/or container, orchestration, security, and native/non-native cloud services for large Do W program(s). * Architect, design, implement, and maintain cloud solutions and new capabilities in AWS/Azure. * Assist in partner network integration, testing, and monitoring. * Other duties as assigned. 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