CLOUD ENGINEER 100 REMOTE FOREVER W2 FED GOV AGENCY

ALTA IT Services; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in IT services seeks a Sr. Cloud Maintenance Engineer to ensure the reliability of cloud infrastructure. This remote role involves proactive maintenance, troubleshooting, and collaboration with DevOps and security teams. Candidates should have extensive experience in cloud support and IT operations, with strong scripting and analytical skills.

Benefits

Health and welfare benefits

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Voluntary plans

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cloud support and IT operations.
• Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Cloud certifications (AWS DevOps Engineer, Solutions Architect Associate) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage runner images and update versions.
• Perform Infrastructure as Code (IaC) maintenance.
• Ensure cloud environments comply with security standards.

Skills

Cloud support

Infrastructure maintenance

IT operations

Scripting

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

BA/BS in IT, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

GitHub

GitLab

Kubernetes

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Sr. Cloud Maintenance Engineer
Location: 100% Remote
Type: Contract
Compensation: $70-80/HR
Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance

Description:

ALTA IT Services is seeking a highly skilled Sr. Cloud Maintenance Engineer to support the daily operations and long-term reliability of our cloud-based infrastructure.

This role is critical for ensuring uptime, performing proactive maintenance, troubleshooting issues, and implementing fixes across our cloud environments (AWS). You’ll work closely with DevOps, security, and application teams to keep systems running smoothly and securely.

Responsibilities:

• Manage runner images and update versions. Update docker images.
• Ensure proper tagging and cleanup of inactive runners.
• Perform Infrastructure as Code (IaC) maintenance and hygiene.
• Maintain and track common vendor container images.
• Perform routine system checks, backups, and updates.
• Maintain accurate documentation on infrastructure and procedures.
• Assess and maintain patches for infrastructure software, including third-party patches.
• Develop a patch testing schedule and rollout plan, including rollback and recovery procedures.
• Maintain metrics and reporting for all infrastructure components.
• Ensure data persistence and durability by utilizing appropriate cloud service tiers.
• Create and manage change records. Participate in PI planning and Agile ceremonies.
• Ensure cloud environments comply with security standards and best practices.

Required Qualifications:

• BA/BS in IT, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 5+ years of experience in cloud support, infrastructure maintenance, or IT operations.
• Familiarity with at least one major cloud platform: AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (GitHub, GitLab, Kubernetes, DevOps).
• Scripting skills for automation and maintenance tasks (Bash, Python).
• Cloud certifications (AWS DevOps Engineer, Solutions Architect Associate).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to diagnose performance issues in cloud environments.
• Pre-check and post-check scripts for validating system health.

System One and its subsidiaries, including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients work more efficiently and economically without compromising quality. We offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, and a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.