Cloud Engineer

Freedom Technology Solutions Group; Chantilly, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matching 401k

Fully paid medical

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Life and disability

Company events

Job summary

Freedom Technology Solutions Group in Chantilly, VA is seeking a motivated Senior Cloud Engineer to design, implement, and secure cloud infrastructures supporting mission-critical operations. You will focus on security monitoring, threat detection, and DevOps practices across AWS/Azure/GCP environments.

The role involves IaC using Terraform, ARM, Ansible or BICEP; scripting with PowerShell, Python or Azure CLI; and coordinating with teams to ensure compliant, scalable systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of IT experience in lieu of degree.
• 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering and/or development.
• Experience designing and deploying cloud-based solutions using DevOps tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitLab, or Docker.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools like ARM templates, Terraform, Ansible, or BICEP.
• Familiarity with cloud template technologies including GitHub Enterprise and architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or Zachman.
• Experience automating workflows using scripting tools such as PowerShell, Bash, Python, YAML, or JSON.
• Experience meeting security requirements in the Sponsor's environment or similar complex environments.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 certification (e.g., Security+, CCNA Security) or the ability to obtain it within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Support cloud infrastructure across multiple environments with IaC.
• Troubleshoot and resolve cloud issues while applying security best practices.
• Leverage Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Defender, and Sentinel for security posture.
• Write and maintain automation scripts using PowerShell, Python, or Azure CLI.
• Configure network security groups and other controls to protect resources.
• Manage compute, storage, networking, and database services with security compliance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure fully functioning systems that meet requirements.

Skills

DevOps tools

IaC tooling

Scripting

Cloud security

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Experience ≈ 4+ years

Tools

Terraform

ARM templates

Ansible

BICEP

Azure DevOps

Jenkins

GitLab

Docker

GitHub Enterprise

Job description

Freedom Technology Solutions Group is seeking amotivated, career and customer-oriented Senior Cloud Engineer to join our team in Chantilly, VA. The Principal Cloud Engineer will leverage their strong technical background and knowledge to 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 include but are not limited to:

• 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 specific cloud environments while implementing cloud security best practices.
• Leveraging Azure data services, including Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Microsoft Defender, and Microsoft Sentinel, to ensure security posture and compliance.
• Writing and maintaining automation scripts in PowerShell, Python, or Azure CLI and executing them using Logic Apps and Azure Functions.
• Configuring network security groups (NSGs), application gateways, and other network controls to protect cloud resources.
• Managing cloud compute, storage, networking, and database services while applying security compliance standards across the organization.
• Working with all stakeholders to ensure complete and functioning systems that meet all requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or 4+ additional years of IT experience in lieu of a degree.
• 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering and/or development
• Experience designing and deploying cloud-based solutions using DevOps tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitLab, or Docker.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like ARM templates, Terraform, Ansible, or BICEP.
• Familiarity with cloud template technologies including GitHub Enterprise and architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or Zachman.
• Experience automating workflows using scripting tools such as PowerShell, Bash, Python, YAML, or JSON.
• Experience meeting security requirements in the Sponsor's environment or similar complex environments.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 certification (e.g., Security+, CCNA Security) or the ability to obtain it within 6 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with container technologies such as Kubernetes and experience with Google Cloud Platform.
• 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, or Azure Solutions Architect Expert.

Clearance Requirements:

• An active TS/SCI 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

The Benefits You Get with Freedom

• 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
• Fully paid life and disability
• Company sponsored events (game nights, holiday party, summer party, happy hours)

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