Cloud Engineer

JCS Solutions LLC; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 155,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

401k retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

JCS Solutions LLC is looking for a highly skilled Cloud Engineer III to support the Defense Enclave Services Operations & Maintenance program. You will design, implement, and sustain enterprise cloud solutions across AWS and Azure environments for mission-critical infrastructure.

Active DoD Secret clearance is required. This role offers strong growth potential with a robust benefits package, including health insurance and a 401k plan.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 10+ years of experience.
• Hands-on experience designing and deploying enterprise cloud solutions.
• Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+, CISSP).

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain secure cloud-based infrastructure solutions.
• Deploy and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure cloud solutions align with requirements.

Skills

Cloud solutions in AWS and Azure

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Automation using Ansible or PowerShell

CI/CD pipelines

Networking and cloud security principles

Analytical and troubleshooting skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Terraform

Jira

Confluence

Kubernetes

Job description

Job Summary

JCS Solutions LLC is seeking a highly skilled Cloud Engineer III to support the Defense Enclave Services (DES) Operations & Maintenance program. The role is part of a large‑scale digital modernization effort supporting the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) and Department of Defense (DoD) Fourth Estate customers. The selected candidate will design, implement, automate, and sustain enterprise cloud solutions across AWS and Azure environments in support of mission‑critical infrastructure and applications.

Active DoD Secret clearance or higher is required. U.S. citizenship is required.

What’s in it for you

• Join a premier technology firm specializing in innovative solutions.
• Be part of a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work culture.
• Enjoy tremendous growth potential in a high‑performing team environment.
• Robust benefits package:
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short‑ and long‑term disability
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 401k retirement plan with employer match
• Annual Professional Development Reimbursement Program
• And more!

What you will do

• Design, implement, and maintain secure cloud‑based infrastructure solutions across AWS and Azure environments.
• Deploy and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using automation and orchestration tools.
• Support enterprise cloud modernization initiatives, including migration of on‑premises services and workloads to cloud environments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex Tier 3 cloud infrastructure, networking, identity, and application issues.
• Collaborate with engineering, cybersecurity, operations, and architecture teams to ensure cloud solutions align with enterprise standards and mission requirements.
• Contribute to cloud architecture design efforts supporting scalable, resilient, and highly available environments.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment workflows.
• Enforce cloud security best practices and compliance requirements, including alignment with DoD and Federal cybersecurity frameworks.
• Monitor cloud environments for performance, availability, optimization, and cost efficiency improvements.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and engineering standards.
• Support continuous service improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and user experience across the DES environment.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and operations personnel.

What you will bring

• Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 10+ years of experience; additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Hands‑on experience designing, deploying, and supporting enterprise cloud solutions in AWS and/or Azure environments.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, ARM/Bicep, or CloudFormation.
• Experience implementing automation solutions using tools such as Ansible, PowerShell, Azure Functions, or similar technologies.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps methodologies.
• Understanding of Identity and Access Management (IAM/ICAM) technologies including Azure AD, Okta, CyberArk, or similar platforms.
• Strong understanding of networking, virtualization, storage, and cloud security principles.
• Familiarity with Federal Government cybersecurity and compliance frameworks including NIST, FedRAMP, and FISMA.
• Experience supporting production enterprise environments in an operations and maintenance capacity.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills with the ability to work effectively in distributed technical teams.
• Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+, CISSP, or equivalent).

How you will wow us

• Industry cloud certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator Associate, or equivalent.
• Experience supporting DISA or DoD enterprise environments.
• Familiarity with the Atlassian tool suite, including Jira and Confluence.
• Experience supporting large‑scale enterprise migrations or hybrid cloud environments.
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies such as Kubernetes or OpenShift.

Compensation

At JCS Solutions, compensation is based on a number of factors such as location, qualifications, and applicable contract terms. The general salary range for this position is $155,000 to $170,000.

Commitment to Non‑Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.