Cloud Engineer (Cloud Engineer 3) 30895

HII's Mission Technologies division; Fairfax (VA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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401(k) Savings Plan

Paid time off and holidays

Wellness resources

Job summary

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, is seeking a Cloud Engineer to join the IT Engineering DevSecOps team. The role focuses on designing, securing, and automating cloud strategies across AWS GovCloud and Azure GCC High environments.

You will collaborate with a cloud architect and cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable cloud solutions. This is a full-time remote position across the United States, offering competitive benefits, retirement savings, paid time off, and holidays.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience with a BA in a related field, or 3+ years with a Master’s in related field.
• Experience with remote and distributed teams.
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform.
• Experience with automation and configuration management tools such as Ansible or Salt.
• Experience supporting AWS and/or Azure cloud environments.
• Scripting in Bash/PowerShell/Python; Git version control.
• Knowledge of identity and access management (AD/Okta/Entra ID/AWS IAM).
• Familiarity with Docker, EKS, Podman, and CI/CD tools (GitLab/JFrog).
• Understanding of NIST 800-171 and CMMC requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and improve AWS GovCloud and Azure GCC High cloud environments.
• Collaborate in an Agile DevSecOps setting to support CD pipelines and cloud solutions.
• Work with business units to capture requirements and define technical dependencies.
• Identify risks and develop practical cloud solutions that support processes.
• Maintain technical docs for cloud integrations and deployments.
• Assist in capacity planning and security sizing for cloud infra.

Skills

AWS

Azure

Terraform

Ansible

CI/CD

Git

Scripting (Bash/PowerShell/Python)

IAM

Docker

Kubernetes (EKS)

GitLab

JFrog

Security (CMMC/NIST)

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Terraform

Ansible Automation Platform

Salt

Git

Docker

Kubernetes (EKS)

GitLab

JFrog

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Location: Fairfax, VA, Virginia, United States

Requisition Number:30895

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type:Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range:$100,173.00-$140,000.00

Security Clearance:None

Level of Experience:Mid

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide deliveries all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.
To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072

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.

Summary:

HII Mission Technologies is seeking a Cloud Engineer to join our IT Engineering DevSecOps team! As a Cloud Engineer on our team, you’ll directly contribute to tool and capability recommendations based on your research of the current environment and design strategy. You’ll be part of our team and work with our cloud architect to design, secure, and automate our cloud strategies.

This is a full time REMOTE position that can be performed anywhere in the US.

If you enjoy leading impactful work and want to be part of a team that values collaboration, this is an exciting opportunity to make a difference with a leading defense technology organization. You’ll also have access to HII’s full suite of competitive benefits, including strong health coverage, company‑matched retirement savings, paid time off, and 10 paid federal holidays, designed to support you both at work and at home.

What You Will Do:

• Supports the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of AWS GovCloud and Azure GCC High cloud environments and provides recommendations related to network and security best practices.
• Works within an Agile DevSecOps environment and collaborates with remote teams to implement and support Continuous Delivery pipelines and cloud-based solutions.
• Collaborates with functional business units to understand business requirements, support solution development, and help identify dependencies and technical requirements.
• Identifies and helps mitigate technological and operational risks while contributing to the development of practical solutions that support business processes.
• Assists in developing and maintaining technical documentation for the integration and implementation of cloud-based systems.
• Supports infrastructure sizing, capacity planning, and requirements analysis for cloud infrastructure, networking, and security solutions.
• Contributes to the successful execution of projects and initiatives and may lead specific technical tasks or workstreams as assigned.
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders on technical matters requiring coordination across teams and organizations.
• Participates in cloud technology planning, requirements gathering, and solution development for enterprise cloud initiatives.
• Applies a security-first approach to cloud engineering activities, helping to minimize risk while delivering cloud solutions that meet company, program, and customer compliance requirements (e.g., CMMC, NIST SP 800-171, SOX).
• Conducts research and develops Proofs of Concept (POCs) to evaluate emerging technologies and determine their applicability within the environment.
• Stays current with evolving cloud technologies, services, and industry best practices and provides recommendations to improve cloud capabilities and operational efficiency.

What We're Looking For:

• 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
• Experience working with remote and geographically distributed teams
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform
• Experience with automated configuration management and compliance tools such as Ansible Automation Platform or Salt
• Experience supporting AWS and/or Azure cloud environments
• Experience with one or more scripting/programming languages, such as Bash, PowerShell, or Python
• Experience with version control systems, including Git
• Experience supporting and maintaining Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), and Ubuntu environments
• Experience working within Agile development teams
• Experience with identity and access management solutions, including Active Directory, Okta, Entra ID, and AWS IAM
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker, EKS, or Podman
• Experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) tools and platforms such as GitLab and JFrog
• Experience implementing and supporting API, webhook, and event-driven integrations across enterprise platforms
• Understanding of NIST 800-171 and Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements

Preferred Experience:

• Experience supporting multi-cloud environments across AWS and Azure
• Experience with DevSecOps tools, practices, and automation
• Experience with API and integration design
• Cloud certifications such as: AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate, AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, Azure Administrator Associate, or similar
• Experience supporting secure, regulated environments and compliance-driven initiatives

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.
HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best‑in‑class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non‑recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.
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