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# Cloud Engineer

- **Company:** CareerCircle
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $166,400.0 - $228,800.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Microsoft Azure, Command-Line Interface, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, CompTIA Security+, Information Systems, Computer Networks, Continuous Integration, Customer Data Management, Data Security, Linux, DevOps, Multi-Factor Authentication, VMware ESX Servers, Github, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Identity and Access Management, Key Management, Routing, OpenShift, Platform as a Service (PAAS), Windows PowerShell, Role-Based Access Control, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Services, Ansible, Single Sign-On, Software Engineering, Storage Virtualization, VCloud, VMware Infrastructure, Virtual Local Area Networks, Virtual Machines, Virtualization Technology, VMware VSphere, Private Cloud Environment, Network Routing, Scripting, Load Balancing, Cloud Platform System, Software Troubleshooting, Azure Powershell, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Gitlab, SC Clearance, Containerization, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Rancher, Vcenter, Data Management, Cloud Optimization, Cloudwatch, Terraform, Docker, Vmware
- **Published:** September 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careercircle.com/jobs/all/all/usa/dc/washington/7cda947e-5461-4799-b6c0-5aa978294754

## About the Role

Must Have:

 * Active DoD Secret Clearance or higher
 * Expert-level experience building and deploying Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
 * Expert-level experience deploying and administering VMware environments
 * Experience deploying and supporting Kubernetes platforms
 * Experience operating within enterprise data center environments
 * Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
 * Ability to travel up to 30% as project requirements dictate

Preferred Qualifications

 * Top Secret clearance
 * Experience supporting DoD, Federal Government, or classified environments
 * Experience with STIG implementation and security remediation
 * Experience with VMware Cloud Foundation, NSX, vSAN, vCenter, or ESXi
 * Experience with OpenShift, Rancher, RKE2, or other enterprise Kubernetes distributions
 * Experience with automation tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or GitLab CI/CD
 * Experience with AWS, Azure, or other public cloud environments
 * Knowledge of networking concepts including VLANs, routing, security zones, and load balancing
 * Knowledge of enterprise storage technologies and SAN architectures, The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in Linux engineering, VMware infrastructure, and Kubernetes deployments, with experience supporting highly secure environments. They are comfortable working independently, traveling to customer locations, and troubleshooting complex infrastructure issues across compute, networking, storage, and container platforms., Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

## Description

Gitlab
Ansible
Terraform
Hardening
OpenShift
Operations
Leadership
Automation
Kubernetes
Public Cloud
Private Cloud
VMware VSphere
VMware vCenter
Microsoft Azure
Problem Solving
Network Routing
Secret Clearance
Operating Systems
Business Valuation
Rancher (Software)
VMware ESX Servers
Amazon Web Services
VMware Infrastructure
Full Stack Development
Storage Virtualization
Artificial Intelligence
Business Transformation
Customer Data Management
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Our team is seeking an experienced Cloud Deployment Engineer to support the deployment, integration, and sustainment of modern infrastructure platforms within classified Department of Defense environments. This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy hands-on infrastructure work and have deep experience deploying Linux, VMware, and Kubernetes platforms in enterprise or government environments. You will work alongside a highly technical team responsible for standing up private cloud environments, integrating multi-vendor technologies, hardening systems, and supporting mission-critical deployments. This position is primarily remote but requires travel to customer sites for infrastructure deployments, upgrades, integration efforts, and troubleshooting activities., * Deploy, configure, and integrate Linux, VMware, and Kubernetes platforms in classified environments

 * Install, patch, and harden infrastructure utilizing DISA STIG requirements and security best practices
 * Build and maintain RHEL operating system images and lifecycle processes
 * Deploy and configure VMware virtual infrastructure including ESXi, vSphere, and related components
 * Implement Kubernetes-based container platforms and support platform integration efforts
 * Troubleshoot infrastructure, networking, storage, virtualization, and application issues
 * Support customer data center deployments and on-site implementation activities
 * Integrate identity, security, monitoring, and logging solutions across multiple technology platforms
 * Remediate vulnerabilities and support compliance initiatives
 * Create deployment documentation, implementation guides, and operational procedures
 * Collaborate with engineering, security, and customer stakeholders to ensure successful project execution, CI/CD
Gitlab
Github
Equities
Scripting
Terraform
Energetic
Hardening
Pipelines
Operations
Automation
Encryption
Scalability
Market Data
NIST 800-53
Data Security
Key Management
Cloud Security
Ancient History
Security Controls
Operating Systems
CompTIA Security+
Cloud Engineering
Amazon CloudWatch
Root Cause Analysis
Amazon Web Services
Classified Networks
Cloud-Native Computing
Multi-Factor Authentication
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud
AWS Certified DevOps Engineer
Identity And Access Management
AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate
Top Secret-Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI Clearance)
+0
Senior Azure Cloud Integration Engineer
Leidos

Rockville, MD*On-Site

Equities
Scripting
Automation
Governance
Scalability
Market Data
Microsoft 365
Cloud Services
Cloud Security
Human Services
Microsoft Azure
Law Enforcement
Microsoft Graph
Ancient History
Computer Science
Virtual Machines
Windows PowerShell
Workflow Management
Development Testing
Information Privacy
Information Systems
Resource Management
Single Sign-On (SSO)
Azure Active Directory
Application Development
Microsoft Power Platform
Software As A Service (SaaS)
Platform As A Service (PaaS)
Continuous Improvement Process
Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments
Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS)
Azure Command-Line Interface (Azure CLI)
+0
Senior Cloud Engineer
Leidos

Lorton, VA*On-Site

CI/CD
DevOps
Coaching
Equities
Leadership
Kubernetes
Market Data
Azure DevOps
Communication
Cloud Strategy
Microsoft Azure
Problem Solving
Cost Management
Cloud Computing
Ancient History
Containerization
Cloud Governance
Agile Methodology
Docker (Software)
Cloud Engineering
Cloud Development
Project Management
Lifecycle Management
Top Secret Clearance
Interpersonal Communications
Cloud Computing Architecture
Security Requirements Analysis
Continuous Improvement Process
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Top Secret-Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI Clearance)
+0


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