Cloud Engineer – Top Secret/SCI Clearance | Moehringen, Germany

Cambridge International Systems Inc; Stuttgart; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading defense contractor in Moehringen, Germany is seeking a Cloud Engineer with Top Secret/SCI clearance to support U.S. government missions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365, focusing on cloud migration, architecture, and operational support. Responsibilities include designing cloud solutions and ensuring compliance with government requirements. This position offers competitive benefits including medical insurance and 401(k) matching.

Leistungen

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Relocation assistance

Performance-based bonuses

Qualifikationen

• BA/BS + 5 years specialized experience or equivalent.
• Active DoD Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• Extensive experience in Azure and 365 environments.

Aufgaben

• Provide design and engineering support across cloud environments.
• Conduct cloud migration assessments and develop execution plans.
• Architect cloud solutions tailored to mission requirements.

Kenntnisse

Microsoft Azure

Microsoft 365

Infrastructure as Code

DevOps methodologies

Active Directory

Hybrid cloud infrastructure

Ansible

CI/CD toolsets

Python

Docker

Ausbildung

BA/BS or equivalent experience

IAT-III Level Certification

Tools

Terraform

Jenkins

Kubernetes

Jobbeschreibung

Cloud Engineer – Top Secret/SCI Clearance | Moehringen, Germany

Cambridge International Systems, Inc.

Overview

Join a dynamic global team united by shared values: commitment, integrity, and perseverance. At Cambridge, you’ll work alongside top talent worldwide, tackling some of today’s most complex and critical challenges in defense and security.

What You’ll Do

As a Cloud Engineer, you will play a critical role in providing design, engineering, and operational support across multiple cloud-based environments, ensuring reliability, scalability, and compliance with organizational and mission‑critical requirements that serve U.S. government missions overseas.

• Conduct cloud migration assessments by analyzing existing services and infrastructure to determine cloud viability and develop comprehensive roadmaps and execution plans for successful transitions.
• Migrate, maintain, and support cloud computing environments, continuously enhancing system durability, performance, and maintainability through automation, monitoring, and best practices.
• Architect cloud solutions tailored to mission and IT requirements, ensuring the technical viability of new deployments.
• Leverage Application Development, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and DevOps methodologies to streamline delivery and operations.

Subject Matter Expert Areas

• Active Directory (AD) and Directory Services Replication
• Storage Area Network (SAN) appliances
• Authentication services and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
• Group Policy troubleshooting and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
• Server virtualization (VMware, Hyper‑V, etc.)
• Server monitoring and observability tools
• Hybrid cloud infrastructure including storage, clustering, data protection, and application platforms

Lead Efforts

Development and management of cloud identities, including:

• Identity synchronization across multiple cloud providers
• License management and administration
• Integration with existing enterprise identity solutions (e.g., AD FS, Azure AD Connect)

Cloud Security Analysis

• Impact Levels (IL2–IL6)
• Cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
• FedRAMP and DISA STIG compliance frameworks

Required Qualifications

• Education & Experience: BA/BS + 5 years recent specialized or AA/AS + 7 years recent specialized or a major cert + 9 years recent specialized or 11 years of recent specialized experience.
• Technical Expertise:
  • Extensive experience supporting Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365
  • Systems infrastructure design, support, and administration
  • Hybrid Azure and Microsoft 365 environments
  • Azure AD, storage, compute, Application Proxy (NDES), Storage Account, Virtual Machines, Virtual Desktop, Backup, Automation, and Functions
  • Azure identity management including SSO (SAML), OAuth, MFA, RBAC, PIM, conditional access, monitoring/alerting, device registration, identity protection, and hybrid identity management/AD connect
  • Azure networking including ExpressRoute, VNet, Virtual WAN, VPN, NSG, Load Balancer, BGP, routing, and firewall concepts (Palo Alto, etc.)
  • Collaborate with technical teams across diverse IT skill sets
  • Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator Associate or Developer Associate
• Certifications: IAT‑III Level Certification (CISSP, CASP+, CISM, etc.)
• Active DoD Top Secret/SCI security clearance
• Proficiency with modern IT tools and infrastructure technologies

Preferred (Nice to Have)

• Ansible and Infrastructure as Code programming skills
• Advanced automated script design, coding, debugging, and maintenance skills (bash, python, etc.)
• Experience in CI/CD toolsets (e.g., Terraform, Jenkins, GitLab)
• Experience with Containerization (Docker) and Container Orchestration (Kubernetes)
• Azure Solutions Architect Expert Certification

Travel & Passport

• Up to 10% travel; both CONUS and OCONUS may be required; some overnight stays possible.
• Must have an active passport to support OCONUS travel and/or living requirements.

Work Environment

• Compliance with vaccination and medical requirements for TDY/OCONUS roles as per Vaccine Recommendations by AOR | Health.mil.
• Primarily an office-based role in Moehringen, Germany.

Background & Security

• Employment contingent upon successful background investigation.
• Drug screening may be required for federal contract compliance.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, dental, vision, life, accident, and critical illness insurance.
• 401(k) immediate vesting and match.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Generous tuition & training support.
• Relocation assistance.
• Sign‑on and performance‑based bonuses.
• Employee referral program.
• Access to Tickets at Work, EAP, wellness initiatives, and more.

Join Us

If you’re driven by mission, technology, and teamwork, we want to hear from you. Cambridge is growing, and this position is just one of many opportunities on our global team. Referrals are welcome—and may qualify for a bonus.

About Cambridge International Systems

At Cambridge, innovation grows through diversity. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment for all.

Citizenship & Sponsorship

Due to the nature of this position, U.S. Citizenship is required.