Cloud Engineer

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Technologies is seeking an experienced Cloud Engineer to join our team in Springfield, VA. This role will support the Government by leading and overseeing the definition and implementation approaches and plans to ensure optimum cloud performance and reliability across the servers, networks, and related utilities and hardware that comprise the cloud infrastructure.

They will lead analyses, provide reliable engineering recommendations to ensure six sigma reliability/resiliency, oversee and

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Requisition Number:30708

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type:Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range:$137,510.00-$175,000.00

Security Clearance:TS/SCI

Level of Experience:Mid

This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems.

HII works within our nation’s intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.

Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:

• Know & Grow Your People– Commit to learning and supporting team success.
• Build Relationships– Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
• Take Ownership– Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
• Customer First– Focus on the mission and those we serve.
• Shape the Future– Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
• Act with Urgency– Take initiative and follow through with purpose.
  

These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.

Job Description

Mission Technologies is seeking an experienced Cloud Engineer to join our team in Springfield, VA. This role will the Government by leading and overseeing the definition andimplementation approaches and plans to ensure optimum cloud performance and reliability across the servers, networks, and related utilities and hardware that comprise the cloud infrastructure. They lead analyses and make reliable engineering recommendations to ensure six sigma reliability/resiliency of the cloud infrastructure. They oversee and monitor and report on cloud utilization and plan continuous process improvement

• Lead and support the engineering lifecycle for mission cloud solutions, including architecture/design, requirements, development, operations, and continuous improvement.
• Deliver GEOINT capabilities using SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS; optimize cloud performance, reliability, and cost.
• Provide technical oversight and mentorship to mid- and junior-level contractor Cloud Engineers.
• Support PEIN leadership in developing the enterprise network/cloud security roadmap, modernizing enterprise architecture, and integrating AI/automation to improve security and operations.
• Capture stakeholder needs and translate them into clear, testable technical requirements with defined thresholds and objectives.
• Communicate technical findings and risk posture to technical and non-technical audiences; develop actionable mitigation plans.
• Coordinate across departments, vendors, and partner agencies to align priorities and integrate security and operational services.
• Support execution management by defining milestones, tracking progress, resolving dependencies, and ensuring deliverables meet technical and security requirements.
• Manage changes to scope, schedule, and security requirements to minimize operational impact.
• Produce weekly status reports, risk updates, and performance metrics for PEIN leadership and stakeholders.
• Facilitate knowledge transfer and operational handoffs to ensure continuity of service delivery.
• Drive process improvement by mapping workflows, developing/maintaining SOPs, and implementing enhancements to tools, processes, and security controls; provide project/program management training as needed.
• Assess, prioritize, and integrate stakeholder demands across Core Service Areas (e.g., TCS, UDS, EMS, Cloud); manage end‑to‑end delivery and reporting for assigned requirements.
• Participate in technical assessments of cloud and network/transport posture; identify gaps and vulnerabilities and recommend scalable, secure solutions aligned with performance, compliance, and cost objectives.
• Support studies and modernization efforts, including applying AI/ML to automate workflows and accelerate vetting of IT and network requirements.
• Perform capacity planning for cloud and network/transport resources by forecasting demand, balancing allocation across performance/cost/schedule, and identifying risks to prevent shortfalls or overruns.
• Execute configuration management activities, including RFC and RFI processing and