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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud Engineer - **Company:** Allyon, Inc. - **Location:** Linthicum Heights, MD, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $110,000.0 - $130,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Computer Networks, Data Visualization, DevOps, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Network Security, Machine Learning, Platform as a Service (PAAS), Scrum Methodology, Power BI, Cloud Services, Sherwood Applied Business Security Architecture, Software Engineering, Cloud Platform System, Multi-Cloud, Cyber Threat Analysis, Gitlab, Togaf, Containerization, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Cybercrime, Azure AKS, Terraform, Docker, Jenkins - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/74534124-cloud-engineer ## About the Role * Active Secret clearance * Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD with relevant experience required, * Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of experience, or Master's Degree and 10+ years of experience, or 7 years with PhD. A degree in one of the following fields is highly desired: Information Technology, Data Science, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or Software Engineering. However, 4 years of additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's degree. * Clearance Requirement: Minimum active Secret * Active Certification Requirement: + AWS Solutions Architect Professional or + Azure Solutions Architect Expert or + CASP+ or + CISSP-ISSAP or + TOGAF or + SABSA * Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies. * Knowledge of risk management processes. * Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, cyber threats, and vulnerabilities. * Knowledge of cloud computing service models Software as a Service (SaaS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), and Platform as a Service (PaaS). * Knowledge of cloud computing deployment models in private, public, and hybrid environments. * A minimum of 3 years of experience specifically within Microsoft Azure Government. * Proven experience in designing flexible, scalable, and highly-available cloud architectures and systems. * Expertise in containerization technologies (Kubernetes, Docker) and IAC tools (Terraform, ARM templates). Familiarity with DevOps concepts and tools (GitLab, JIRA, Jenkins). Desired Qualifications * Familiarity with NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, security tools, and principles. * In-depth expertise with DAF CLOUDWorks (multi-cloud environments). * Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) and cyber threat intelligence platforms. * Knowledge of AI/ML concepts and tools. * Highly Desired Certifications: + Cloud: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Administrator Associate, AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional/Associate) + Cloud Security: CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional), Cloud+ (CompTIA Cloud Plus), GCLD (GIAC Cloud Security Essentials), GCSA (GIAC Cloud Security Automation) + Project Management: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, PMI-Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), Certified Scrum Master (CSM) ## Description * The Cloud Engineer plays a critical role in supporting the Defense Cyber Crime Center by focusing primarily on migrating sensitive workloads to the cloud. 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