Cloud Engineer

Trusted Space, LLC; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Trusted Space, LLC is seeking a Cloud Engineer with a Bachelor’s degree or higher and 10+ years’ experience to join our team. Build and automate secure, highly available cloud and containerized environments while designing CI/CD pipelines through infrastructure-as-code practices.

The role requires TS/SCI clearance and hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, and automation tools in classified environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or related field; additional experience may supplement."
• 10+ years in DevOps or related experience.
• 4+ years of experience in cloud engineering, build/release automation, or orchestration.
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with Java Spring framework applications.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines built for classified environments, and Agile methodology.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), IaC, and automation tools (Ansible, Git/GitLab, Jenkins).
• Active TS/SCI Security Clearance with CI polygraph within 30 days or per customer request.
• Current IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE, SSCP, CCNA-Security, or GSEC).

Responsibilities

• Build and automate cloud infrastructure and containerized services (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift) for high availability.
• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines and release orchestration for large-scale deployments using IaC and automated configuration.
• Harden and secure systems using DevSecOps practices and STIG-aligned patching; manage PKI/certificates and identity integration.
• Monitor and optimize reliability and observability across networks, OS, containers, and cloud services in classified environments.
• Develop and maintain engineering artifacts and configuration management aligned to IMS.

Skills

DevOps experience

Cloud engineering

Containerization

Java Spring

CI/CD pipelines

Agile methodology

Cloud platforms

Infrastructure as code

Automation tools

Security clearance

IAT Level II

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or related

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Ansible

Git/GitLab

Jenkins

Active Directory/FreeIPA

Job description

Location(s): On-site; Aurora, CO; Herndon, VA

Application Deadline: September 30, 2026

Security Clearance Requirement: An active TS/SCI Security Clearance with the ability to take and pass a CI polygraph within 30 days or at the customer's request

Job Description

Trusted Space is seeking a Cloud Engineer with a Bachelor’s degree or higher and 10+ years’ experience to join our team. Candidates will build and automate secure, highly available cloud and containerized environments while designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines that streamline deployment, testing, and configuration through infrastructure-as-code practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and automate cloud infrastructure and containerized services (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift), enabling high availability.
• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines and release orchestration for large-scale deployments, leveraging infrastructure-as-code and automated configuration to streamline builds, testing, patching, and delivery.
• Harden and secure systems using DevSecOps practices or OWASP frameworks; implement and troubleshoot PKI/certificates, identity integration (e.g., Active Directory/FreeIPA), security baselines, STIG-aligned patching, and compliance controls.
• Monitor and optimize reliability and observability (logging, metrics, tracing) across networking, OS, containers, and cloud services; diagnose complex issues affecting performance, availability, or security in classified environments.
• Develop and maintain engineering artifacts and configuration management to ensure repeatable, well-documented operations aligned to the integrated master schedule (IMS).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or related. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 10+ years in DevOps or related experience.
• 4+ years of experience cloud engineering, build/release automation, or orchestration.
• Experience with containerization (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience working with Java Spring framework applications.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines built for classified environments, and Agile methodology.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), infrastructure-as-code, and automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Git/GitLab, Jenkins).
• An active TS/SCI Security Clearance with the ability to take and pass a CI polygraph within 30 days or at the customer's request.
• Current IAT Level II certification (examples include Security+ CE, SSCP, CCNA-Security, or GSEC).

Desired Skills and Experience

• Familiarity with scripting languages and data formats (e.g. Bash, PowerShell, Python, XML, JSON).
• Familiarity with the Atlassian Tool Suite.
• Familiarity with OWASP, STIGs, and security hardening in classified or highly regulated environments.
• Experience with Linux system administration (RHEL), PKI/certificates, and identity services such as Active Directory or FreeIPA.
• Cloud certification such as AWS Solutions Architect Associate, Google Cloud Architect, or Microsoft MCSE - Cloud Platform.
• An active Top Secret/SCI clearance with polygraph.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $130,000 - $200,000. Please note that this range is a general guideline and can vary. Trusted Space, LLC considers several factors when extending an offer including, but not limited to: scope, location, position responsibilities, education/training, key skills and business considerations.

Trusted Space seeks to create an environment where Employees are empowered and supported to achieve their full potential. We encourage life-long learning within our agile and innovative work environment. We offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans; life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance; 401(k) plan; paid holidays and generous paid time off; short-term and long-term disability insurance; and other benefits to promote health, wellness, and a positive work-life balance.

About Trusted Space

Trusted Space is the premier provider of trusted autonomy and battlespace management software solutions enabling machine speed sensing, sense making, decision making, and acting for critical space and intelligence missions. Our portfolio includes trusted autonomy software products, real-time image processing capabilities, advanced space mission engineering services, and space operations & training solutions. We empower government and commercial customers to achieve mission superiority in space reconnaissance & surveillance, dynamic space operations, space-based ISR, and ground/command & control (C2) systems.

Rooted in our adherence to the Golden Rule – to treat others as we want to be treated – Trusted Space fosters a culture of innovation, mission-focus, agility, and technical excellence. We offer a collaborative and supportive work environment, world-class benefits, and work-life balance. We encourage life-long learning and continuous improvement in all we do. We consider it a privilege to work with our customers to provide solutions to their most difficult national security and intelligence challenges.

Trusted Space, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, national origin, veteran status, disability status or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. All aspects of employment are decided based on qualifications, merit, competence, performance, and business need.