Sr. Cloud Engineer I

Sr. Cloud Engineer I

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI with CI poly required
• At least 4-7 years of proven experience in cloud engineering, with expertise in designing, implementing, and managing advanced cloud solutions
• Demonstrated experience in designing and deploying AWS cloud infrastructure solutions at scale, supporting multiple classification domains (e.g., IL5 to IL6+)
• Comprehensive hands-on experience with leading cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and core services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, and EBS
• Expert proficiency in creating, managing, and securing server OS images in cloud environments across multiple classification domains using AWS AMIs
• Extensive experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools, including Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible, to automate cloud infrastructure
• Proven expertise in configuring and troubleshooting Linux and Windows Server operating systems in production environments
• Deep understanding of cloud security principles and hands-on experience implementing advanced security controls in cloud environments
• Strong scripting and programming skills in languages such as Python and Bash, with a focus on automating cloud tasks
• Experience working in operational environments, including managing ticket queues and leveraging knowledge bases for issue resolution
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Active Comptia Security+ or other 8140/8570 certificate with at least 1 year before expiration
• Cloud certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect Associate/Professional or AWS SysOps Administrator

Responsibilities

• Analyze and decompose requirements while providing engineering expertise to ensure program requirements are effectively developed and maintained
• Lead the design and implementation of cloud architectures, emphasizing scalability, reliability, and security in accordance with industry standards
• Evaluate and adopt emerging cloud technologies and methodologies to enhance client capabilities and optimize performance
• Create and enforce cloud governance strategies to ensure full compliance with applicable standards and regulatory requirements
• Oversee the automation of deployment, monitoring, and management workflows to improve efficiency and minimize manual tasks
• Serve as a subject matter expert on cloud engineering, fostering knowledge sharing and supporting the growth of the company’s technical community

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with low-to-high development workflows and the tools required for such environments
• Hands-on experience with additional cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Proficiency with container orchestration tools like Kubernetes, OpenShift, or AWS EKS