Cloud Engineer

Trillion Technology Solutions Inc.; Virginia; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions company is seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer to support and secure environments on SIPRNet, focused on automation and security within a classified setting. The role requires proficiency in Linux administration, Infrastructure-as-Code tools, and DevSecOps practices. Candidates must have a strong understanding of DoD security frameworks and demonstrate the ability to optimize cloud workloads. An active secret clearance is required for this onsite position at the Pentagon.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in RHEL and experience securing and maintaining Linux-based Kubernetes clusters.
• Hands-on experience with DevSecOps tools for infrastructure management.
• Ability to troubleshoot security, cost, and performance issues in cloud workloads.

Responsibilities

• Support, optimize, and secure self-managed environments running on SIPRNet.
• Automate infrastructure deployments using Terraform and Ansible.
• Enhance CI/CD pipelines for efficient software delivery.
• Ensure compliance with DoD security frameworks.

Skills

Linux system administration

Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Ansible)

DevSecOps tools (Jenkins, GitLab, Nexus)

DoD security frameworks (STIGs, FedRAMP, SCCA)

Troubleshooting and optimization

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 THE PENTAGON

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, and 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.