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# Cloud Engineer, Senior

- **Company:** Booz Allen Hamilton Inc.
- **Location:** McLean, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $99,000.0 - $225,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Performance Tuning, Ansible, Zero Trust Network Access, Google Cloud, Enterprise Software Applications, Cloud Platform System, Cloudformation, Terraform
- **Published:** September 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9176206/cloud-engineer-senior

## About the Role

* Experience in managing and administering secure cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, GCP, or hybrid
 * Experience with supporting complex enterprise systems and resolving technical issues rapidly
 * Experience with implementing automation, IaC, and orchestration using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible
 * Experience in cloud operations, including monitoring, patching, troubleshooting, and performance tuning
 * Knowledge of zero-trust principles, cybersecurity best practices, and secure configuration standards
 * TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
 * Bachelor's degree

## Description

Manages, administers, supports and enhances cloud environments, ensuring continuous improvement and rapid problem resolution. Applies advanced skills or extensive technical expertise, full industry knowledge. Develops innovative solutions to complex problems. Works without considerable direction, mentors and may supervise team members.


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