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# Cloud Engineer II

- **Company:** BVG CONSULTING, LLC
- **Location:** Albuquerque, NM, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $180,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Active Directory, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Backup Devices, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Cyber Security, Data Centers, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Network Address Translation, Disaster Recovery, Domain Name System (DNS), Github, Internet Security, Subnetting, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Network Architecture, Routing, Network Segmentation, Network Administration, Windows PowerShell, Role-Based Access Control, Remote Access Technology, Azure Active Directory, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, TCP/IP, Virtual Machines, Computer Networking Systems, Load Balancing, Cloud Platform System, Azure Powershell, Firewalls (Computer Science), Git, Information Technology, Bicep, Terraform, Azure Resource Manager, Cisco
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/cloud-engineer-ii-albuquerque-nm--61d4c76c-dfec-425b-90ba-c3c31d7f4dba

## About the Role

Cloud Computing, Software Engineering, Engineering, Software Engineering, Network Administration/Management, Systems Administration/Management, Cloud Computing, Internet Security, Automation, Microsoft Windows Azure, * Bachelor's degree in an area applicable to the position with 6+ years of experience in cloud engineering, network engineering, systems administration, cybersecurity, or related information technology disciplines. An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree requirement

 * Three or more years of hands-on cloud infrastructure experience, including at least two years supporting Microsoft Azure
 * Experience designing resilient cloud architectures using redundancy, availability zones, automated recovery, backups, and tested disaster-recovery procedures
 * Demonstrated integrity, teamwork, technical judgement, professional communication, and commitment to mission success
 * Experience supporting Azure Government, federal cloud environments, or classified information systems
 * Experience supporting Department of Energy, NNSA, national laboratory, Department of Defense, intelligence community, or other national-security missions
 * Experience using Infrastructure as Code and automation tools such as Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates, PowerShell, Azure CLI, Git, Azure DevOps, or GitHub Actions
 * Experience administering Azure virtual machines, storage, virtual networks, network security groups, load balancers, firewalls, VPN gateways, monitoring, backup, and recovery services
 * Strong knowledge and working background of TCP/IP, subnetting, routing, switching, DNS, DHCP, NAT, VPNs, firewalls, network segmentation, and secure remote connectivity
 * Experience integrating Azure environments with on-premises data centers, Active Directory, enterprise networks, and remote operating locations
 * Experience with Microsoft Entra ID, role-based access control, managed identities, privileged access, and least-privilege principles
 * Current and active DOE Q Clearance/Top Secret Clearance with the ability to acquire an SCI. Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain the security clearance and access authorizations required for the position, No active clearance is required to apply. Must be a US citizen and have the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI and DOE Q clearance. Clearance Sponsorship is provided. To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age and requires US citizenship. All successful applicants must complete a new employment drug test and maintain a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified material.

## Description

Seeking an experienced Cloud Engineer II to join our team supporting the NEST Communication Program. This role will support the design, implementation, security, automation, and sustainment of cloud and hybrid network infrastructure supporting Department of Energy Nuclear Emergency Support Team Operations. The ideal candidate combines strong Microsoft Azure engineering skills with cloud networking, cybersecurity, systems administration, and previous government systems experience., Azure Fundamentals
Azure Admin Associate
Cisco CCNA or CCNP
AWS Solutions Architect or SysOps Administrator certification where multicloud experience is relevant