Cloud Engineer

invictusic; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

invictusic seeks a Cloud Engineer for Fort Meade, MD to assess and enhance cloud infrastructure in line with federal standards. You will design and implement cloud solutions, maintain security documentation, and collaborate with security teams to ensure compliance with FISMA and FedRAMP.

The role requires 5+ years in cloud engineering, proficiency in AWS, Azure, and GCP, and an active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in cloud architecture, engineering, or administration.
• Knowledge of AWS, Azure, and GCP platforms.
• Strong understanding of federal security requirements (FISMA, FedRAMP).
• Certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, or Google Cloud Architect.
• Current active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph required.

Responsibilities

• Assess cloud infrastructure and recommend improvements to federal standards.
• Design, develop, and implement cloud-based solutions.
• Maintain cloud architecture documentation and security guidelines.
• Collaborate with security operations to ensure compliance with government requirements.
• Conduct regular cloud audits to identify risks and vulnerabilities.
• Optimize cloud service usage to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
• Develop disaster recovery and business continuity plans for cloud services.
• Provide technical support and training as needed.
• Coordinate with agencies, vendors, and partners for seamless integration.

Skills

Cloud architecture

AWS

Azure

GCP

Security compliance

FISMA

FedRAMP

Communication

Problem solving

Certifications

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Title: Cloud Engineer

Location: Ft Meade, MD

Clearance: TS/SCI CI Poly

Responsibilities:

• Assess the existing cloud infrastructure and recommend improvements to align with federal government standards and best practices
• Design, develop, and implement cloud-based solutions
• Develop and maintain cloud architecture documentation, including diagrams, operation procedures, and security guidelines
• Collaborate with the security operations team to ensure compliance with federal government security requirements
• Conduct regular cloud infrastructure audits to identify and address potential security risks and vulnerabilities
• Optimize cloud service utilization to minimize costs and maximize efficiency
• Develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans for cloud-based services
• Provide technical support, troubleshooting, and training to personnel as needed
• Coordinate with other federa; agencies, vendors, and partners to ensure seamless integration of cloud services and technologies

Requirements:

• At least 5 years of experience in cloud architecture, engineering, or administration
• Knowledge in a variety of cloud platforms and technologies, including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Strong understanding of federal government security requirements, including FISMA and FedRAMP
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
• Relevant certifications, such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect, or Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect
• Current active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph required

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled