Cloud Engineer

Apex Systems; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 66,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems in Washington, DC is seeking a Cloud Engineer to architect, build, and operate cloud solutions integrating Azure and AWS in a secure DevOps environment. The role emphasizes infrastructure-as-code using CloudFormation or Terraform and on-site collaboration.

You will automate via PowerShell, Python, and shell scripting; manage access, mail, devices, and maintain documentation. A DoD security clearance is required, and the position offers a contract arrangement with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical field.
• 8+ years of experience in technology infrastructure, including 5+ years deploying workloads in Azure Commercial Cloud or AWS.
• Proficient with compute, network, and storage components.
• Experience supporting Microsoft O365 Cloud, Exchange, Intune, Azure, and related Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Create and update cloud environment configurations for Azure and AWS workloads.
• Design and build automation platforms using CloudFormation or Terraform.
• Develop automated processes with PowerShell, Python, and shell scripting.
• Coordinate change and release activities for mail and mobile device management services.
• Handle RBAC, permissions, distribution groups, and overall system availability.
• Assess performance, licensing, and capacity to recommend solutions to leadership.
• Participate in on-call rotations to ensure continuous operations.
• Collaborate with development teams on workload solution architecture.
• Maintain system documentation and SOPs.

Skills

Azure

AWS

Terraform

CloudFormation

PowerShell

Python

Shell scripting

O365/Exchange/Intune

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related technical field

Tools

Microsoft 365 (O365) suite

Exchange Online

Intune

Job description

**Job#: 3056710****Job Description:** *Candidates must be U.S. citizens able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense security clearance as a condition and continuation of employment.*Cloud Engineer**Location:** Washington, D.C. (On-site)Role OverviewWe are seeking a skilled professional to architect, build, and design solutions that integrate public cloud services. The role involves utilizing infrastructure-as-code methodologies to ensure repeatable deployment of resources. The successful candidate will provide essential expertise in cloud reference architecture and solutions to support software development within a modern DevOps environment. Support for a dual Microsoft Exchange and Google Workspace environment is required for daily operations.Key Responsibilities* Create and update cloud environment configurations to support diverse application workloads across Microsoft Azure and AWS platforms.* Design and build automation platforms utilizing infrastructure-as-code methodologies such as CloudFormation or Terraform.* Develop automated processes utilizing scripting capabilities in PowerShell, Python, and shell scripting via the command line.* Coordinate change and release activities for mail and mobile device management services, including upgrades, patches, and impact analysis.* Fulfill service requests for role-based access, permissions, distribution groups, and overall system availability.* Assess performance, access, licensing, and capacity to recommend technical solutions to leadership.* Participate in a standard rotation of on-call support to ensure continuous operations.* Collaborate with development teams to understand workload solution architecture within secure environment boundaries.* Maintain comprehensive system documentation, standard operating procedures, and technical knowledge articles.Required Qualifications* Bachelor's degree in a related technical field.* 8+ years of experience in technical tasks directly related to technology infrastructure, including 5 years of experience deploying and configuring application workloads within Microsoft Azure Commercial Cloud or AWS Cloud.* Proficient with infrastructure components including compute, network, and storage.* Demonstrated experience supporting Microsoft O365 Cloud, Exchange, Intune with Apple Business Manager, Azure, Office Suite, Outlook, OneDrive for Business, and Microsoft Security & Compliance.Preferred Qualifications* Active AWS Solutions Architect Associate or Azure Administrator Associate certifications.* Technical certification in Microsoft O365 or equivalent systems.* Experience working with containers, container orchestration systems, and platform hardening practices.* Demonstrated ability to maintain effective customer relationships and manage workloads with diverse stakeholders.**PLEASE NOTE**:Candidates must be able to obtain and/or maintain a Public Trust clearance as a condition and continuation of employment. *Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy**Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.**Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.**If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract**Location:** Washington, DC, US**Job Type:****Date Posted:** October 21, 2026**Pay Range:** $48 - $53 per hour