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# Cloud Engineer

- **Company:** Eliassen Group
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Computer Networks, Databases, DevOps, Cloud Services, Virtual Machines, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, Spring Cloud, Cloudformation, Containerization, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Terraform, Serverless Computing, Azure Resource Manager, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** October 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9245591/cloud-engineer

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
 * 3+ years of experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
 * Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Azure Resource Manager
 * Knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes
 * Understanding of networking concepts and security best practices
 * Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
 * Excellent communication and collaboration skills, * Master's degree in Computer Science or related field
 * Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, or Google Cloud Professional Architect
 * Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
 * Knowledge of microservices architecture and serverless computing

## Description

Description: On-site in Washington, DC Our client seeks a Cloud Engineer to architect, build, and design solutions that integrate public cloud services. The role involves working with AWS, Azure, and GCP to develop scalable, secure, and high-performance cloud infrastructure. You will collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to implement cloud-native applications and optimize existing cloud environments., * Design and implement cloud architecture solutions using AWS, Azure, and GCP

 * Deploy and manage cloud resources including virtual machines, storage, databases, and networking
 * Optimize cloud performance and cost-efficiency through resource allocation and automation
 * Implement security best practices and compliance standards for cloud environments
 * Collaborate with development teams to integrate cloud services into applications
 * Monitor and troubleshoot cloud infrastructure issues
 * Stay current with emerging cloud technologies and trends