Cloud Engineer

Archer; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer, in collaboration with Planet Technologies, seeks a Cloud Engineer to design, develop, deploy, and optimize secure cloud solutions across the enterprise. You will lead cloud-native development and migration strategies, focusing on cost efficiency and resilience, in a role that blends architecture with hands-on engineering.

On-site in Huntsville, AL, you will work with DevSecOps practices, IaC tools, and multi-cloud platforms, while maintaining an active TS clearance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software or cloud development experience, with at least 3 years in a senior or lead cloud role and a bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field; or equivalent work experience.
• Deep hands-on experience with major cloud providers and hybrid/multi-cloud environments.
• Advanced skills in Python, Java, or similar programming languages for cloud-native development.
• Expert in automation tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible) and containerization platforms (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong understanding of DevSecOps principles and secure software development.
• Proven experience building, deploying, and supporting mission-critical cloud applications.
• Ability to work on site 5 days a week and hold and maintain an active TS clearance

Responsibilities

• Researches, architects, develops, and/or modifies enterprise-wide systems and/or applications software including DevOps, security, and data analytic solutions.
• Drives, collaborates, and supports the planning of system and development deployment as well as meeting software compliance standards with a particular focus involving integrations and data analytic solutions.
• Implements prototypes using new technologies and innovative techniques.
• Performs ongoing maintenance and review of application systems and programs, identifies problems, and develops appropriate solutions
• Architect Cloud Solutions: designs and implement cloud service delivery models (PaaS, IaaS, SaaS, DaaS) and scalable multi-cloud architectures.
• DevSecOps & Automation: Implements Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines, and automated configuration management using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, and GitLab.
• Cloud Migration & Modernization: Analyzes existing applications to determine cloud readiness and develop tailored migration strategies.
• Optimization & Resiliency: Develops strategies for cloud failure recovery, high availability, disaster recovery, and cost optimization.
• Security & Governance: Collaborates with cybersecurity and compliance teams to meet standards and monitor for vulnerabilities.

Skills

Python

Java

DevSecOps

Cloud architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/engineering or related field

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Jenkins

GitLab

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Archer is collaborating with Planet Technologies to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. Planet Technologies, the Nation’s leading Microsoft services provider to the public sector, is looking for a highly motivated individual to join our growing team asCloud Egineer In this role, you will be supporting impactful projects that make a difference for our country. The ideal candidate is an expert in, cloud-native development, and enterprise migration strategies, with a strong understanding of secure, resilient, and cost-effective cloud environments. They will lead the design, development, deployment, and optimization of secure, scalable cloud solutions across the enterprise. This role shapes cloud architecture, automates cloud resource management, and enables delivery models such as Platform as a Service (PaaS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Software as a Service (SaaS), and Data as a Service (DaaS). This role requires the ability to work on site in Huntsville, AL and the ability to maintain an Active Top Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Researches, architects, develops, and/or modifies enterprise-wide systems and/or applications software including DevOps, security, and data analytic solutions.
• Drives, collaborates, and supports the planning of system and development deployment as well as meeting software compliance standards with a particular focus involving integrations and data analytic solutions.
• Implements prototypes using new technologies and innovative techniques.
• Performs ongoing maintenance and review of application systems and programs, identifies problems, and develops appropriate solutions

Architect Cloud Solutions

• Designs and implement cloud service delivery models (PaaS, IaaS, SaaS, DaaS) that meet business, security, and compliance requirements.
• Leads the design of reusable, scalable, and secure multi-cloud architectures.

DevSecOps & Automation

• Implements Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines, and automated configuration management using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, and GitLab.
• Enforces DevSecOps best practices to ensure security and compliance are integrated into the entire cloud development lifecycle.

Cloud Migration & Modernization

• Analyzes existing applications to determine cloud readiness and develop tailored migration strategies.
• Leads cloud migration initiatives, ensuring minimal disruption and maximal performance gain.

Optimization & Resiliency

• Develops strategies for cloud failure recovery, high availability (HA), disaster recovery (DR), and cost optimization.
• Recommends improvements to application performance cloud spend, and scalability.

Security & Governance

• Collaborates with cybersecurity and compliance teams to ensure cloud deployments meet internal and regulatory standards.
• Implements cloud-native security services and monitor for vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and threats.

Mentorship & Technical Leadership

• Mentors’ junior and mid-level developers on cloud technologies, best practices, and solution delivery and serves as a technical advisor across cross-functional teams, participating in enterprise-level cloud governance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software or cloud development experience, with at least 3 years in a senior or lead cloud role and a bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field; or equivalent work experience.
• Deep hands-on experience with major cloud providers and hybrid/multi-cloud environments.
• Advanced skills in Python, Java, or similar programming languages for cloud-native development.
• Expert in automation tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible) and containerization platforms (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong understanding of DevSecOps principles and secure software development.
• Proven experience building, deploying, and supporting mission-critical cloud applications.
• Ability to work on site 5 days a week and hold and maintain an active TS clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• IAM/IAT Level 3 Cert (CISM, CCSP, CASP, CISSP).
• Professional certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect).
• Experience with Zero Trust Architecture, serverless technologies, and event-driven design patterns.
• Familiarity with enterprise security frameworks and compliance (FedRAMP, NIST 800- 53, ISO 27001).