Cloud Developer/Engineer 678

Freedom Technology Solutions Group, LLC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Freedom Technology Solutions Group in Chantilly, VA seeks a Senior Cloud Developer/Engineer to design, implement, and manage secure cloud infrastructures for mission‑critical operations. This role emphasizes security monitoring, threat detection, and collaboration across teams to solve complex technical challenges.

You will work with Azure, AWS, and other cloud services, employing IaC tools like Terraform or ARM templates, and develop automation using PowerShell, Python, and Azure CLI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4+ years IT experience in lieu of a degree.
• 5-7 years of cloud computing experience with Azure and AWS.
• Experience with IaC tools such as Terraform or ARM templates.
• Proficiency with scripting and automation: PowerShell, Python, Azure CLI.
• Familiarity with DevOps tools: Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitLab, Docker.

Responsibilities

• Support AWS, Azure, Oracle, and GCP cloud services and infrastructure using IaC.
• Troubleshoot issues related to cloud environments and improve security posture.
• Implement Cloud security best practices and monitoring.
• Leverage Azure Monitor, Defender, Sentinel, and Policy for compliance.
• Write automation scripts using PowerShell, Python, or Azure CLI.
• Configure NSGs and network controls to safeguard resources.
• Manage compute, storage, networking, and database services in the cloud.

Skills

Cloud computing

Security best practices

DevOps collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4+ years IT experience

Tools

Terraform

ARM templates

Azure DevOps

Docker

Ansible

PowerShell

Python

GitHub

Job description

Freedom Technology Solutions Group is seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented Senior Cloud Developer/Engineer to join our team in Chantilly, VA. You will help design, implement, and manage secure cloud infrastructures in support of mission‑critical operations, with a strong focus on security monitoring and threat detection. This role supports complex cloud environments by leveraging modern DevOps tools and practices, collaborating across teams to solve technical challenges.

Responsibilities

• Supporting AWS, Azure, Oracle, and GCP cloud services and infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or ARM templates
• Troubleshooting and resolving issues related to a specific cloud environment
• Implementing Cloud security best practices
• Leveraging Azure data services such as Azure Monitor, Azure Logging Analytics, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Sentinel, and Azure Policy to ensure security posture and compliance.
• Writing and maintaining automation scripts in PowerShell, Python, or Azure CLI and executing them using services such as Logic Apps, Azure Automation, and Azure
• Configuring network security groups (NSGs), application gateways, and other network controls to protect cloud resources
• Managing Cloud compute, storage, networking, and database services
• Applying security best practices and compliance standards while collaborating effectively across teams to address complex technical needs

Minimum Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in cloud computing with a primary focus on Microsoft Azure, and AWS
• Bachelor's degree or 4+ additional years of IT experience in lieu of a degree
• Experience designing and deploying Cloud-based solutions tools, and working with DevOps tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Gitlab, AWS CodeStar, Docker, etc.
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools like ARM templates, Terraform, Ansible, or BICEP
• Familiarity with cloud template technologies including Azure Resource Manager, GitHub Enterprise, GitLab, and architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or Zachman
• Experience automating workflows using scripting tools such as PowerShell, Bash, Python, YAML, JSON, or Ansible
• DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 certification (e.g., CCNA Security, GICSP, GSEC, Security+, CND, SSCP) or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes, and experience with other cloud platforms like AWS or Google Cloud Platform
• Familiarity with the Atlassian tool suite, specifically JIRA and
• Understanding of Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS)-199, NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-53A, NIST SP 800-37, and DoD Cloud Security Requirements Guide
• Microsoft certifications such as Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Security Engineer Associate, Solutions Expert in Cloud Platform and Infrastructure, or Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Clearance Requirements

• Must have a current/active clearance with polygraph

What's in It for You?

• Flexible work environment
• A team mentality – work with friendly, like-minded professionals
• Work with innovative, cutting edge technologies

Enjoy Extremely Competitive Compensation And Benefits

• A work-life balance you can count on
• Opportunities to grow and advance your career on our dime
• Amazing benefits including matching 401k, fully paid medical, and more
• Generous paid time off – including paid site closure days
• Competitive salary offerings
• Paid training and tuition reimbursement
• Referral bonuses
• Fully paid life and disability
• Annual logo wear allowance
• Company sponsored events (game nights, holiday party, summer party, happy hours)

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