Cloud Engineer (Cloud Engineer 3) 30895
HII's Mission Technologies division
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Job summary
HII Mission Technologies is seeking a Cloud Engineer to join the IT Engineering DevSecOps team. You will design, secure, and automate cloud strategies, collaborating with a cloud architect and remote teams.
This is a full-time remote role within the United States, offering competitive benefits and a comprehensive compensation package. Responsibilities include supporting cloud environments, IaC with Terraform, automation with Ansible/Salt, and adherence to NIST/CMMC requirements.
Qualifications
- 5 years relevant experience with a Bachelor's in related field.
- Experience 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 languages such as Bash, PowerShell, or Python.
- Experience with version control systems including Git.
- Experience supporting Windows Server, RHEL, and Ubuntu environments.
- Experience with Agile development teams.
- Experience with identity and access management solutions (Active Directory, Okta, Entra ID, AWS IAM).
- Experience with Docker, EKS, or Podman, and CI/CD tools like GitLab/JFrog.
- Understanding of NIST 800-171 and CMMC requirements.
Responsibilities
- 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 business units to understand requirements and support solution development.
- Identifies and mitigates risks while developing practical cloud solutions.
- Maintains technical docs for cloud-based systems integration.
- Supports infrastructure sizing, capacity planning, and security solution requirements.
- Contributes to project execution and may lead specific technical tasks.
- Collaborates with stakeholders on cross-team technical matters.
- Participates in cloud planning and requirements gathering for enterprise initiatives.
- Applies security-first approach to minimize risk while meeting compliance standards (CMMC, NIST SP 800-171, SOX).
- Conducts Proofs of Concept to evaluate emerging technologies.
- Stays current with cloud technologies and recommends improvements.
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Job description
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
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.
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:
Commit to learning and supporting team success.
Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
Focus on the mission and those we serve.
Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
Take initiative and follow through with purpose.
- 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.
- 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
- 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
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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.
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.
Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
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