Cloud Engineer III

Ad Hoc LLC; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-subsidized health, dental, and

vision insurance

Flexible PTO

401K with employer match

Paid parental leave after one year

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ad Hoc LLC is a technology company delivering scalable digital services for federal civilian clients. The Cloud Engineer III role focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud infrastructure using Cloud.gov and Azure, with a strong emphasis on automation, security, and reliability.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, support government programs, and apply DevOps practices to deliver secure and scalable cloud solutions for mission-critical services.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on experience with Cloud Platforms (AWS, Cloud.gov, Azure).
• Expert-level knowledge of networking concepts, protocols, and security measures.
• Expert-level knowledge in infrastructure as code tools with Terraform.
• Strong problem-solving skills for complex technical issues.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain federal Public Trust background.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy robust cloud solutions using Cloud.gov and Azure to address client needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of cloud technologies.
• Monitor and optimize cloud infrastructure performance and availability.
• Implement and maintain security measures to protect cloud environments.
• Automate operational tasks to enhance efficiency and scalability of cloud systems.
• Collaborate with various teams to ensure successful integration of cloud solutions.

Skills

Cloud Platforms

Networking concepts

Infrastructure as code

DevOps practices

Security measures

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT or related field

Tools

Terraform

AWS

Azure

Cloud.gov

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Are you ready for new challenges and new opportunities?

Join our team!

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Ad Hoc is a technology company that empowers organizations to deliver scalable, impactful digital services. Using modern, agile methods, our team creates products that meet people’s needs and transform their experience of government.

Work on things that matter

Our collaborations have shaped some of the defining moments in public-sector service delivery. We’ve helped build products that connect Veterans to tailored services, help millions access affordable health care, and support important programs like Head Start. As we work with agencies to deliver critical services, we’re also changing how the government approaches technology.

Built for a remote life

Our culture, communications, and tools are built for remote work, enabling us to bring together top talent nationwide. At Ad Hoc, remote life empowers our teams to design work environments that fit their lives and that foster flexibility and collaboration to achieve positive outcomes for our customers.

Committed to high expectations and a welcoming culture

Ad Hoc values acceptance, accountability, and humility. We aren’t heroes. We learn from our mistakes and improve the process for the next time. We build small, inclusive teams to collaborate closely with our partners to solve the right problems and deliver software that works.

Federal Civilian

The Federal Civilian business unit supports many customers spanning the federal, commercial, and nonprofit space. Our customers include NASA, the General Services Administration, Office of Personnel Management, the Library of Congress, Health & Human Services, and the FDIC. We partner with these agencies to build new capabilities, deliver products, establish data as a strategic asset for informed decision-making, modernize legacy systems, and build the digital service infrastructure necessary to scale their mission impact.

Primary Responsibilities:

Cloud Engineer III serves as an experienced individual contributor within a team, with minimal oversight from leadership, you will be responsible for supporting our client's needs, particularly in Cloud.gov and Azure environments. A Cloud Engineer III impacts the long-term goals of the program, while contributing to the implementation of the program’s development strategy. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, automating, and maintaining cloud-based infrastructure tailored to meet the specific requirements of our client

• Design and deploy robust cloud solutions using Cloud.gov and Azure to address client needs
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of cloud technologies
• Monitor and optimize cloud infrastructure performance and availability
• Implement and maintain security measures to protect cloud environments
• Automate operational tasks to enhance efficiency and scalability of cloud systems
• Collaborate with various teams to ensure successful integration of cloud solutions

Basic Qualifications:

• 7+ years of hands-on experience working with Cloud Platforms (AWS, Cloud.gov, Azure etc.)
• Demonstrates expert-level knowledge of networking concepts, protocols, and security measures
• Demonstrates expert-level knowledge in infrastructure with code tools with Terraform.
• Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills and ability to resolve complex technical issues effectively
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent relevant professional experience in lieu of a degree.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to successfully complete and maintain the required federal Public Trust background investigation and suitability determination.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Cloud.gov and Azure platforms experience
  Industry certifications like AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Azure Administrator would be a plus
• Proficiency with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Demonstrates expert-level knowledge of DevOps practices and tools is highly valuable in this role
• Experience collaborating directly with clients, engineers, and other technical stakeholders.
• Experience supporting government or federal programs.
• Company-subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible PTO
• 401K with employer match
• Paid parental leave after one year of service
• Employee Assistance Program

Ad Hoc LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, pregnancy, disability, work-related injury, covered veteran status, political ideology, marital status, or any other factor that the law protects from employment discrimination.

We value the unique skills gained through military service and encourage veterans and transitioning service members to apply.

In support of various state and city equal pay transparency laws, Ad Hoc job descriptions feature the starting range we reasonably expect to pay to candidates who would join our team with little to no need for training on the responsibilities we've outlined above. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and responsibility. The range of starting pay for this role is $120,000 - $140,000. Our recruiters will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements.