Cloud Engineer & Lead Cloud Engineer

Mindbank Consulting Group has immediate openings for cleared Cloud Engineers to support a Navy program in San Diego, California. We are hiring at two levels: Cloud Engineer and Lead Cloud Engineer.

Both positions work in secure cloud, hybrid, and edge-to-cloud environments supporting mission-critical DoD capabilities. The work includes AWS Government, Azure Government, on-premises and tactical computing environments, cloud infrastructure, DevSecOps, infrastructure as code, containerized environments, cybersecurity, and distributed systems., * Clearance: Active Secret clearance required for Cloud Engineer; TS/SCI eligibility required for Lead Cloud Engineer

• Travel: Approximately 5% for Cloud Engineer; approximately 20% for Lead Cloud Engineer
• Employment: Direct-hire, W-2
• Application: Direct applicants only. Mindbank does not engage with third-party recruiters or staffing agencies.

The Roles

These positions support the design, implementation, and operation of secure cloud and hybrid environments, including AWS Government, Azure Government, on-premises infrastructure, and tactical or edge computing environments.

Depending on level, responsibilities may include:

• Designing and supporting secure cloud, hybrid, and edge-to-cloud architectures
• Supporting AWS Government, Azure Government, on-premises, and tactical computing environments
• Supporting multi-classification, cross-domain, and multi-level environments
• Developing and supporting DevSecOps and infrastructure-as-code practices
• Supporting CI/CD, automation, configuration management, and secure deployment processes
• Designing and supporting containerized environments and distributed systems
• Applying DoD cloud standards and security requirements
• Supporting Zero Trust, RMF, STIG, vulnerability management, patching, and secure configuration requirements
• Troubleshooting complex cloud, platform, networking, and infrastructure issues
• Working with engineers, cybersecurity professionals, technical stakeholders, and government personnel

• Ability to work 100% onsite in San Diego, CA
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Experience with cloud infrastructure, platform engineering, DevSecOps, systems administration, or related areas
• Experience with AWS and/or Azure
• Experience with secure cloud or hybrid environments
• Experience with containerized environments, including Kubernetes and Docker
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code, automation, configuration management, and CI/CD
• Strong understanding of cloud networking, identity, storage, compute, security, and monitoring
• Experience supporting secure government or regulated environments
• Experience with cybersecurity requirements, vulnerability management, system hardening, and compliance

Additional Requirements for the Lead Cloud Engineer

The Lead Cloud Engineer is a senior technical role and requires demonstrated experience leading cloud architecture, platform modernization, and complex technical efforts.

In addition to the requirements above, the Lead must have:

• TS/SCI eligibility
• Significant experience with cloud architecture, distributed systems, platform engineering, DevSecOps, or related areas
• Experience designing and implementing secure cloud and hybrid architectures
• Experience providing technical leadership for architecture, planning, technical reviews, risk assessments, and trade studies
• Experience evaluating technical options and making cloud and platform architecture recommendations
• Experience communicating technical recommendations to engineering teams, stakeholders, and government leadership
• Experience with senior-level cloud architecture and/or platform modernization
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex cloud, platform, networking, and infrastructure issues

Preferred Experience

For either level, experience with the following is highly valued:

• AWS GovCloud and/or Azure Government
• AWS and Azure services supporting compute, storage, networking, identity, security, and monitoring
• Terraform, CloudFormation, YAML, JSON, and Git
• Bash, Python, PowerShell, and/or JavaScript
• Kubernetes, Docker, OpenShift, EKS, and service mesh technologies
• Microservices, distributed systems, data streaming, event-driven architectures, and real-time analytics
• DoD Impact Level 4, 5, or 6 environments
• Zero Trust, RMF, STIGs, vulnerability management, and related DoD cybersecurity requirements
• Navy, DoD, Intelligence Community, tactical, shipboard, or other operational environments
• Web infrastructure, reverse proxies, APIs, databases, authentication, Apache, NGINX, PostgreSQL, SQL, Node.js, React, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Employer-paid dental and vision premiums
• 401(k) and profit sharing, with employer contributions increasing with tenure
• Flexible time off (FTO) after six months
• Tuition assistance up to $10,000 per year or student loan repayment assistance up to $5,000 per year
• All-expenses-paid certification training
• Disability and life insurance
• Health and wellness benefits, including fitness reimbursement
• Therapy and telehealth resources
• One-on-one financial planning
• Employee referral bonuses
• Annual performance reviews and regular performance raises

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Mindbank is committed to a diverse workforce and we seek the most qualified candidate for each opening without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.