GCP Cloud Engineer (Washington, DC) Secret Clearance Required

World Wide Technology; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 95,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology solutions provider is looking for a Cloud Engineer to join their Government Services team in Washington, DC. This role requires an active Secret security clearance and 5+ years in cloud engineering or DevOps. The candidate will be responsible for building and optimizing scalable cloud solutions, and will leverage their expertise in AWS and GCP. The position offers competitive compensation in a dynamic and collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision Care

401k Plan with Company Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance required.
• 5+ years of cloud engineering or DevOps experience.
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform.

Responsibilities

• Support in building and maintaining scalable cloud infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain functional scripts to automate tasks.
• Configure and deploy AWS & GCP cloud infrastructure.
• Collaborate in an Agile/Scrum environment.

Skills

Strong DevOps experience

Scripting proficiency

Cloud engineering expertise

Agile/Scrum experience

Communication skills

Education

Active Secret clearance

5+ years of experience in cloud engineering

Tools

AWS services (EC2, S3, IAM, etc.)

GCP (Google Cloud Platform)

Terraform

GitLab CI, Jenkins

Job description

This is a full-time direct hire position and you must currently have an active Secret Security Clearance or above. We are not able to offer visa sponsorship, 1099 status, or work with C2C for this role.

Why WWT?

At World Wide Technology, we work together to make a new world happen. Our important work benefits our clients and partners as much as it does our people and communities across the globe. WWT is dedicated to achieving its mission of creating a profitable growth company that is also a Great Place to Work for All. We achieve this through its world‑class culture, generous benefits and by delivering cutting‑edge technology solutions for our clients.

Founded in 1990, WWT is a global technology solutions provider leading the AI and Digital Revolution. WWT combines the power of strategy, execution and partnership to accelerate digital transformational outcomes for organizations around the globe. Through its Advanced Technology Center, a collaborative ecosystem of the world's most advanced hardware and software solutions, WWT helps clients and partners conceptualize, test and validate innovative technology solutions for the best business outcomes and then deploys them at scale through its global warehousing, distribution and integration capabilities.

With over 12,000 employees across WWT and Softchoice and more than 60 locations around the world, WWT's culture, built on a set of core values and established leadership philosophies, has been recognized 14 years in a row by Fortune and Great Place to Work® for its unique blend of determination, innovation and creating a great place to work for all.

Want to work with highly motivated individuals on high-performance teams? Join WWT today!

Why should you join the Government Services team?

Our Government Services team provides cleared resources with a global reach to federal civilian, Department of Defense (DoD) and intelligence community markets. We excel at delivering innovative, operationally ready, and cost‑effective IT solutions that accelerate the interoperability and resiliency of mission critical systems.

Location: On‑site in Washington, DC

What will you be doing?

World Wide Technology, LLC has an opportunity available for a Cloud Engineer to support our Government Services team in building, maintaining, and optimizing scalable cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have strong DevOps experience, scripting proficiency, and cloud engineering expertise within AWS environments, with exposure to GCP and multi‑cloud operations considered a bonus. This position will focus on GCP, Azure, and AWS Architecture and support within a customer's environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide Information and Architecture solutions to ensure efficient manipulation, organization and sharing of information, data and/or master data in data‑lake, lake‑house and data‑mart constructs.
• Develop and maintain functional scripts in PowerShell, Bash, or Python to automate cloud infrastructure tasks
• Configure, deploy, and maintain AWS & GCP cloud infrastructure, with a focus on reliability and scalability
• Create and manage IAM policies and roles, ensuring proper access control and compliance
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams in an Agile/Scrum environment
• Leverage scripting for DevOps pipelines, infrastructure‑as‑code, and configuration management
• Ensure adherence to established cloud governance and security practices
• Work with GCP (Google Cloud Platform) including folder structure management and policy configuration
• Troubleshoot and resolve cloud infrastructure and CI/CD‑related issues
• Support partners in the migration of their data to the Cloud

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required to start with ability to obtain Top Secret
• 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering or DevOps roles
• Experience developing and managing Infrastructure‑as‑Code (IAC) using Terraform or Deployment Manager
• Experience supporting and optimizing CI/CD pipelines with GitLab CI, Jenkins or Cloud Build
• Previous experience implementing federal cloud compliance standards (e.g., FedRAMP, NIST) and enforcing best practices for security and governance.
• Strong scripting skills in Python, PowerShell, or Bash
• Hands‑on experience with GCP structure Management and policy configuration
• Hands‑on experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, IAM, Lambda, CloudFormation, etc.)
• Comfortable creating IAM policies, roles, and managing access structures
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams
• Ability to jump into an established agile environment and contribute from day one
• Willingness to research and self‑study to keep technical skills relevant in a highly complex environment
• Ability to multi‑task and prioritize deadlines as needed to deliver results
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Mentors and coaches colleagues and seeks opportunities for continuous improvement
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with great attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment

Preferred but not required

• Experience working with federal agencies or government cloud projects.
• Knowledge of Azure Identity Management (Active Directory, Role‑Based Access Control - RBAC).
• Experience supporting Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipeline tracking.
• Familiarity with cloud cost management tools (Azure Cost Management, FinOps principles).

Clearance Requirements

• Secret with the ability to obtain a Top Secret

Want to learn more about Government Services? Check us out on our platform:

https://www.wwt.com/government-services

Certain states and localities require employers to post a reasonable estimate of salary range. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $126,000.00 to $162,000.00 annually. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including shift, location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base pay.

Benefits

• Health and Wellbeing: Health, Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program
• Financial Benefits: Competitive pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time OƯ: PTO and Sick Leave (starting at 20 days per year) & Holidays (10 per year), Parental Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement
• Additional Perks: Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program

We strive to create an environment where all employees are empowered to succeed based on their skills, performance, and dedication. Our goal is to cultivate a culture of belonging that encourages innovation, collaboration, and respect for all team members, ensuring that WWT remains a great place to work for All!

Location: Washington, DC

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