Cloud Engineer

Trinzic; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 94,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR’s Colorado Springs team is seeking a Cloud Engineer to join Trinzic as part of the spin-off. The role focuses on integrating cloud technologies with Infrastructure as Code and Azure-centric operations to support national security missions.

In this onsite position, you will deploy and manage Azure resources, build IaC pipelines, and troubleshoot complex deployments while collaborating with DevOps, software, and systems engineers. A SECRET clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Active US government SECRET clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI.
• B.S. in Computer Science or related field.
• 2+ years in cloud or network engineering roles.
• Experience with IaC tools such as Bicep or Terraform.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, manage, and maintain Azure cloud resources across environments.
• Develop IaC repositories to recreate and redeploy resources.
• Troubleshoot deployments, Azure Entra access, and integrations.
• Troubleshoot AKS and Virtual Machines with deployed apps.
• Design networks with Azure Firewall, URTs, and Application Gateway.
• Collaborate with DevOps, Software, and Systems engineers.

Skills

Cloud Engineering

Network Engineering

GNU/Linux

Azure

Education

B.S. in Computer Science

Tools

Bicep

Terraform

Git (GitLab/GitHub)

Job description

Title:

Cloud Engineer

At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.

Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities.

Our KBR team in Colorado Springs, CO, is seeking a Cloud Engineer. This role is pivotal in integrating cloud technologies with Cloud Infrastructure practices, requiring a blend of technical skills and operational acumen. As a Cloud Engineer, your contributions will have direct impact on the success of our projects and the overall business outcomes we aim to achieve.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: At KBR, you'll be working on prototype projects that support the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory’s missions. The AFRL is the primary scientific research and development center for the Air Force. AFRL leads the discovery, development, and integration of affordable warfighting technologies for our air, space, and cyberspace force.
• Collaborative Environment: Our rapid prototyping environment requires that we empower and entrust our engineers to make high level decisions. We live the Agile values, prioritizing development team autonomy, face-to-face communication, and working code over processes and documentation.
• Impactful Work: Your work will directly support the Air Force in expanding national capabilities. As the Air Force's leader for National-to-Tactical capability development, AFRL collaborates with leading experts across the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, National Laboratories, industry, inter-agency, academia, and partner nations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deploy, manage, and maintain Microsoft Azure cloud resources in multiple environments.
• Develop Infrastructure as Code (Bicep, Terraform, etc.) repositories to easily recreate and redeploy resources as needed.
• Troubleshoot failed deployments, integrations between Azure resources, and user access issues through Azure Entra ID service.
• Troubleshoot Azure Kubernetes Service and Virtual Machines with deployed applications running.
• Design and maintain networks and systems interconnectivity protected with Azure Firewall Policies, User-Defined Routes, Application Gateway, etc.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support DevOps Engineers, Software Engineers, and Systems Engineers.

Work Environment:

• Location:Colorado Springs, CO – Onsite
• Travel Requirements:Minimal
• Working Hours:Flexible

Qualifications:

Required:

• Security Clearance:Must have an active U.S. government SECRET security clearance, with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI Clearance; which is something only a U.S. citizen can obtain.
• Education: B.S. in Computer Science. Other degrees/educational courses will be considered with relevant work experience or certification.
• 2+ years of experience with knowledge in one or more of the following fields:
  • Cloud Engineering
  • Network Engineering
• Comfortable with Bicep, Terraform, or similar Infrastructure as Code practices.
• 1+ years of experience with Azure or AWS cloud services through AZ/AWS Command Line Interface tools and Azure/AWS Portal usage.
• 2+ years of experience with GNU/Linux commands, shell navigation, and standard code repository usage (GitLab, GitHub, etc.)
• Ability to research and solve complex technical problems independently.

Desired:

• AWS or Azure cloud services certification (AWS Cloud Practitioner, Azure Fundamentals or similar) is preferred.
• DoD 8140 Cyber Workforce qualification (Security+ or equivalent)
• Experience creating cloud infrastructure with standard resources.
• Familiarity with Azure Entra ID, Azure Kubernetes Service, Virtual Machines, Azure Firewall, Azure networking resources.
• Experience operating/deploying/managing air-gapped cloud networks.

Basic Compensation: $93,700 - $140,600

(For Colorado Springs, CO Only)

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation:

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of a sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.