> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3754585-cloud-engineer-aht](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3754585-cloud-engineer-aht). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud Engineer (AHT) - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $83,400.0 - $125,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Confluence, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Data Migration, Linux, Identity and Access Management, Windows PowerShell, Role-Based Access Control, Azure Active Directory, Scripting, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Gitlab, Git, Containerization, Kubernetes, Atlassian Tools, Cloud Migration, Software Version Control, Docker, Microservices - **Published:** October 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/76AF41BC8DAE477089705E6CBCB41371/job/ ## About the Role * A high school diploma with 6 years of experience OR a bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience * An active TS/SCI security clearance * Able to obtain IAT Level II certification per DoD 8570.01 such as CASP+ or Security+ within 60 days of start date. * Experience with infrastructure components, including network, storage, Linux/Windows, and IT security concepts * Technical knowledge of Cloud-based technologies (AWS Platform, Azure Platform, Google Cloud) * Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and microservices * Experience with Agile methodologies and tools (Atlassian suite: Jira, Confluence) * Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, organizational, and multi-tasking skills * Excellent written and verbal communication skills Preferred Qualifications: * An active Top Secret clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) * CompTIA Security+ certification or IAT Level II equivalent per DoD 8570.01 * Certified (associate level or above) in cloud platform * AWS Platform (>= Solutions Architect Associate) * Azure Platform (>= Azure Administrator Associate) * Google (>= Google Cloud Engineer) * Expertise leveraging git for code management (ArgoCD, Flux, Gitlab) * 3+ years of experience scripting in Bash or PowerShell * Experience with administering cloud-based networking (ACL, Security Groups, WAF) * Demonstrated experience in cloud adoption, environment prototyping, and data migration * Knowledge of account management solutions (RBAC, AWS IAM, Azure AD) ## Description Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) is seeking a Cloud Engineer to maintain and enhance capabilities in support of DAF CLOUDworks at the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) in Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. DAF CLOUDworks is a rapidly growing secure cloud program that encompasses 10+ teams. These teams span all different areas of cloud engineering including information security, infrastructure development, and cloud migration. You will be an active part of one of these teams providing technical support of customers leveraging DAF CLOUDworks. Along with operations and sustainment, DAF CLOUDworks focuses on modifying and enhancing offerings to implement new requirements, enhance functionality, increase efficiency, or lower operating/deployment. Successful candidates should: * Have a track record as an effective communicator and problem solver who is able to develop and maintain good working relationships with internal stakeholders. * Be able to follow Agile Development process and full life cycle development * Interface with multiple, geographically disbursed teams and effectively communicate project statuses and blockers * Ability to support designated shift supporting 24x7 operations This position is contingent on customer approval.