Cloud Engineer

Prana Comunicación; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

IPTA Technology Solutions is seeking a skilled Cloud/DevOps Engineer to join our Army Data Science Environment team in Austin, TX. You will design, implement, and secure Azure cloud platforms, automate IaC (Terraform/ARM/Bicep), and build CI/CD pipelines while ensuring compliance with DoD standards.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in Azure-based cloud/DevOps, strong scripting (Python/PowerShell), container platforms (Docker/Kubernetes), and experience with security controls and RMF/STIG

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related technical discipline
• 3+ years of experience in cloud engineering, infrastructure engineering, or DevOps roles
• Experience designing and deploying solutions in Microsoft Azure
• Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code and automated deployment pipelines
• Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes
• Knowledge of secure cloud architecture and cybersecurity best practices
• Experience working in Agile development environments
• Active Security clearance required
• Microsoft Azure / Azure Government Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, Bicep) Kubernetes and container platforms CI/CD tools (GitLab, GitHub, Azure DevOps) Python or PowerShell automation
• Monitoring and observability platforms such as Azure Monitor, Prometheus, and Grafana
• Identity and access management using Azure Active Directory

Responsibilities

• Building and maintaining the secure cloud platform powering DoD Data Science Environments
• Enabling data scientists and analytic teams to deploy AI/ML models and analytics tools
• Automating cloud infrastructure and platform services using DevSecOps and IaC
• Improving reliability, scalability, and observability of data platforms
• Supporting containerized analytic workloads used by Army organizations
• Designing secure architectures and automated compliance within DoD cloud environments
• Collaborating with developers, data engineers, and cybersecurity teams
• Documenting solutions, architecture decisions, and operational procedures
• Managing CI/CD pipelines and container workloads with Docker/Kubernetes
• Implementing security scanning, compliance validation, and automated testing

Skills

Cloud engineering

DevOps practices

Security best practices

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS

Tools

Terraform

ARM

Bicep

Docker

Kubernetes

GitLab

GitHub

Azure DevOps

Azure Monitor

Prometheus

Grafana

Python

PowerShell

Azure Active Directory

Job description

Austin, TX

IPTA Technology Solutions (IPTA) is passionate about providing our customers with technical solutions that satisfy their business needs. Through collaborative interactions with customers, team members, subject matter experts (SMEs), technical leaders, and partners we design practical solutions that solve real problems for major government and business organizations. As a member of our Technology Solutions group, you will work with a team of technologists focused on delivering innovative business solutions using emerging technologies through proven successful methods.

Our Team

We are looking for talented people who are enthusiastic about applying technology to deliver innovative outcomes with "fierce determination, fearless integrity, and passionate service." Our belief is that our people are the key to success. By encouraging and enabling continued learning, our team members grow to achieve their personal career goals. We are looking for:

Smart people with a passion for technologyAbility to solve challenging business problemsSelf-directed professionalsHunger to continually learn and grow

Responsibilities

Building and improving the secure cloud platform that powers the Army's Data Science Environment (DSE) Enabling data scientists and analytic teams to rapidly deploy AI/ML models and advanced analytics tools Automating cloud infrastructure and platform services using modern DevSecOps and Infrastructure as Code practices Improving reliability, scalability, and observability of enterprise data and analytics platforms Supporting containerized analytic workloads used by multiple Army organizations Designing secure architectures and automated compliance capabilities within DoD cloud environments Helping analytic teams move faster by providing stable, automated, and secure platform servicesDesign, deploy, and maintain cloud infrastructure in Microsoft Azure and Azure Government environments Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, ARM templates, or Bicep Build and support CI/CD pipelines for automated infrastructure and application deployments Deploy and manage containerized workloads using Docker and Kubernetes Implement DevSecOps practices integrating security scanning, compliance validation, and automated testing Configure monitoring, logging, and observability solutions to ensure system performance and reliability Implement cloud security controls including RBAC, secure configuration baselines, and STIG compliance Collaborate with software developers, data engineers, data scientists, and cybersecurity teams to support modern cloud platforms Document technical solutions, architecture decisions, and operational procedures Support operational reliability, incident response, and platform performance tuning

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related technical discipline 3+ years of experience in cloud engineering, infrastructure engineering, or DevOps roles Experience designing and deploying solutions in Microsoft Azure Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code and automated deployment pipelines Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes Knowledge of secure cloud architecture and cybersecurity best practices Experience working in Agile development environments Active Security clearance requiredMicrosoft Azure / Azure Government Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, Bicep) Kubernetes and container platforms CI/CD tools (GitLab, GitHub, Azure DevOps) Python or PowerShell automation Monitoring and observability platforms such as Azure Monitor, Prometheus, and Grafana Identity and access management using Azure Active Directory

Preferred Qualifications

Microsoft Azure certifications (AZ-104, AZ-305, or similar) Experience working in Azure Government or other DoD cloud environments Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity frameworks such as RMF and STIG implementation Experience supporting enterprise data platforms, analytics environments, or AI/ML workloads

This job posting sets forth the authorities and responsibilities of this position, which may be changed from time to time as shall be determined.

IPTA, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, status as a veteran or disabled veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. We base all employment decisions, including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, lay-offs, returns from lay-off, terminations, and social and recreational programs on the principles of equal employment opportunity.

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