Cloud Engineer

Trillion Technology Solutions Inc.; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider is seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer to enhance, secure, and optimize self-managed environments on SIPRNet within classified environments. This role demands expertise in Linux administration, automation tools like Terraform, and familiarity with DoD security frameworks. Candidates must be able to troubleshoot Kubernetes and cloud workloads, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency. Onsite work at Fort Meade is required, alongside an active Secret Clearance.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Linux system administration, particularly RHEL.
• Experience securing and maintaining Linux-based Kubernetes clusters.
• Hands-on experience with DevSecOps tools.

Responsibilities

• Support and secure environments on SIPRNet across VMware and Azure.
• Automate infrastructure deployments using Terraform and Ansible.
• Maintain Kubernetes clusters on RHEL servers.

Skills

Linux system administration

Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Ansible)

DevSecOps tools (Jenkins, GitLab, Nexus)

DoD security frameworks (STIGs, FedRAMP, SCCA)

Troubleshooting Kubernetes and cloud workloads

Scripting (Bash, PowerShell, Python)

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer to support, optimize, and secure self‑managed environments running on SIPRNet across VMware and Azure, hosted on RHEL servers within DISA. This role focuses on automation, security, Linux administration, and operational efficiency within a classified environment, ensuring mission‑critical systems remain secure, scalable, and compliant with DoD security standards.

ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE REQUIRED

ONSITE 5 DAYS A WEEK AT DISA FORT MEADE

Maintain and optimize self‑managed Kubernetes clusters hosted on SIPRNet (VMware and Azure) running on RHEL servers.

Automate infrastructure deployments and configurations using Terraform, Ansible, and CI/CD pipelines.

Enhance CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab, and Nexus to support secure and efficient software delivery.

Ensure compliance with DoD security frameworks, including STIGs, FedRAMP, and SCCA.

Required Skills:

• Proficiency in Linux system administration, particularly RHEL (Red Hat Enterprise Linux). Experience securing and maintaining Linux‑based Kubernetes clusters.
• Proficiency in Infrastructure‑as‑Code (Terraform, Ansible) for automated infrastructure management.
• Hands‑on experience with DevSecOps tools, such as Jenkins, GitLab, and Nexus.
• Knowledge of DoD security frameworks, including STIGs, FedRAMP, and SCCA.
• Ability to troubleshoot and optimize Kubernetes, Linux (RHEL), and cloud workloads for security, cost, performance.
• Scripting experience with Bash, PowerShell, or Python for automation.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with RHEL STIG compliance and security hardening.
• Experience securing Kubernetes environments, including network policies, encryption, and runtime security.
• Familiarity with cost optimization strategies for cloud and on‑prem environments.
• Understanding of hybrid cloud integrations between VMware and Azure SIPR environments.
• Strong problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills in classified, high‑security environments.

Trillion is an equal‑opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, religion, gender, native origin, age, disability, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.