Lead Cloud Engineer - TS/SCI

• Provide technical leadership for the design, deployment, security, modernization, and sustainment of cloud environments supporting mission and business requirements.
• Lead the implementation, configuration, and integration of cloud infrastructure to ensure secure, scalable, reliable, and efficient enterprise operations.
• Develop and implement automation solutions and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to streamline infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and operational processes.
• Oversee ongoing cloud maintenance, system performance optimization, and infrastructure modernization initiatives.
• Establish and maintain cloud security configurations, access controls, monitoring capabilities, and compliance practices in accordance with applicable government requirements.
• Evaluate cloud performance, availability, reliability, and resource utilization to identify opportunities for operational improvements.
• Troubleshoot complex cloud infrastructure issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement sustainable technical solutions.
• Collaborate with system engineers, cybersecurity teams, developers, and mission stakeholders to integrate enterprise services and support operational requirements.
• Develop and maintain cloud architecture documentation, configuration records, technical procedures, and operational support materials.
• Provide technical guidance and recommendations to government stakeholders regarding cloud infrastructure capabilities, emerging technologies, and modernization opportunities.

• Experience designing, deploying, configuring, and maintaining enterprise cloud infrastructure.
• Demonstrated technical leadership in cloud engineering, infrastructure management, or enterprise system integration.
• Experience implementing cloud automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions.
• Knowledge of cloud infrastructure architecture, networking, security controls, and system administration principles.
• Experience supporting cloud infrastructure maintenance, performance optimization, and operational troubleshooting.
• Understanding of secure, scalable, and reliable enterprise cloud environments.
• Ability to evaluate complex technical requirements and develop practical engineering solutions.
• Strong technical documentation, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience supporting cloud infrastructure within the Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), or other federal government environments.
• Experience with AWS, Microsoft Azure, or comparable enterprise cloud platforms.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code and automation technologies such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
• Experience with containerization, orchestration, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices.
• Knowledge of government cloud security requirements, Risk Management Framework (RMF), and applicable compliance standards.
• Experience supporting enterprise cloud migration, modernization, and hybrid cloud initiatives.
• Professional certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or equivalent cloud engineering credentials.