Cloud Engineer IV

Applied Information Sciences; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 102,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Information Sciences is seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer to design secure, scalable cloud solutions on Azure Government with a focus on compliance and performance. You will build and migrate workloads using IaC pipelines, implement security controls, and drive automation initiatives.

You will lead cloud engagements, mentor engineers, and collaborate with stakeholders across programs to ensure reliable, cost-effective architectures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years of experience, or Master’s degree and 10+ years, or 7 years with PhD
• Security, cloud and networking knowledge required
• Experience with Azure Government or similar gov clouds preferred
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities

• Design secure, scalable cloud solutions on Azure Government
• Create detailed migration plans with security and compliance
• Develop infrastructure as code with CI/CD pipelines
• Lead cloud consulting engagements and mentor engineers

Skills

Cloud architecture

Automation mindset

Security controls

IaC pipelines

Leadership & mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS or related

Master’s in a related field (preferred)

Tools

Terraform

ARM templates

Kubernetes

Docker

GitLab/Jenkins/JIRA

Job description

Why AIS?When you join AIS, you’re joining a mission-driven team that’s passionate about making a difference. You’ll work on projects that matter, alongside industry-leading experts, in an environment that fosters innovation, driving client success, and empowering our team to make a lasting impact. As an employee-owned company, we value collaboration, inclusivity, continuous growth, and shared success.Employee Ownership : Your contributions directly impact the company’s success, and you share in its achievements.Continuous Learning : Access to resources, training, and mentorship to support your professional growth.Inclusive Culture : A workplace where diversity is celebrated, and everyone’s voice is valued.Mission-Driven Work : Engage in projects that make a meaningful difference for our clients and communities.What are we looking for?At AIS, we're looking for more than just skills - we're looking for driven individuals who are passionate about making a difference, eager to grow, and aligned with our core principles.What you will be doing?At AIS, we are dedicated to providing our employees with diverse opportunities to grow their careers while supporting a variety of impactful projects. For this position, we are seeking a talented individual to join AIS as a Senior Infrastructure Engineer.Core Knowledge & Skills: Designs complex network and hybrid‑cloud solutions; implements security controls, DR/BCP, and automated IaC with deployment pipelines; performs advanced performance tuning.Work & Complexity: Solves complex issues, designs and delivers new infrastructure solutions, performs capacity planning, and leads advanced automation initiatives.Quality & Independence: Drives root‑cause analysis, enforces best practices and QA on changes, optimizes for reliability and user experience; operates with high autonomy.Teamwork & Communication: Leads cross‑functional efforts, mentors juniors, facilitates knowledge transfer, and aligns stakeholders with technical plans.Consulting & Engagement: Provides strategic input on infrastructure initiatives, recommends advanced technologies, and manages vendor relationships.As your initial career assignment, you will support the priorities and vital functions of our shared services teams as a(n) Cloud Engineer IV.Project SummaryThe Cloud Engineer plays a critical role in supporting the federal government by focusing primarily on migrating sensitive workloads to the cloud. This hands-on position requires expertise in designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud architectures, with an emphasis on security, scalability, and compliance.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement secure, scalable, and highly available cloud solutions on Azure Government, utilizing PaaS/IaaS services and containerization (Kubernetes, Docker, AKS).Create and execute detailed cloud migration plans while ensuring security and compliance throughout the process.Drive enhancements for cloud management platforms, evaluating their performance and making necessary improvements.Develop infrastructure as code (IAC) using CI/CD pipelines with tools such as Terraform and ARM templates.Lead cloud consulting engagements, providing strategic insights on cloud architecture, technology deployments, and portfolio management.Educate and guide stakeholders and engineering teams on effective cloud solutions, security best practices, and cost optimization strategies.Participate in technical project reviews to ensure designs meet operational and security requirements.Maintain technical documentation and stay updated on emerging tools and best practices.Required For This OpportunityEducation/Experience: Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years of experience, or Master’s Degree and 10+ years of experience, or 7 years with PhD. A degree in one of the following fields is highly desired: Information Technology, Data Science, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or Software Engineering.However, 4 years of additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.Clearance Requirement: Minimum active SecretActive Certification Requirement (must submit a copy of the certification): AWS Solutions Architect Professional or Azure Solutions Architect Expert or CASP+ or CISSP-ISSAP or TOGAF or SABSAKnowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies.Knowledge of risk management processes.Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, cyber threats, and vulnerabilities.Knowledge of cloud computing service models Software as a Service (SaaS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), and Platform as a Service (PaaS).Knowledge of cloud computing deployment models in private, public, and hybrid environments.A minimum of 3 years of experience specifically within Microsoft Azure Government.Proven experience in designing flexible, scalable, and highly-available cloud architectures and systems.Nice to Have SkillsExpertise in containerization technologies (Kubernetes, Docker) and IAC tools (Terraform, ARM templates). Familiarity with DevOps concepts and tools (GitLab, JIRA, Jenkins).Familiarity with NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, security tools, and principles.In-depth expertise with DAF CLOUDWorks (multi-cloud environments)Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) and cyber threat intelligence platforms.Knowledge of AI/ML concepts and toolsHighly Desired Certifications:• Cloud: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Administrator Associate, AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional/Associate)• Cloud Security: CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional), Cloud+ (CompTIA Cloud Plus), GCLD (GIAC Cloud Security Essentials), GCSA (GIAC Cloud Security Automation)• Project Management: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, PMI-Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), Certified Scrum Master (CSM)At AIS, we are committed to offering competitive and fair compensation that reflects the skills, experience, and contributions of each team member.The targeted base salary range for this role is $102,000-$154,000 per year. Please note that this range is provided as a guideline and the final offer will be based on several factors, including but not limited to, skillset and competencies, level of experience, education, certifications, and location.We value transparency in our hiring process and are happy to discuss how your unique qualifications align with our compensation structure during the interview process.Applied Information Sciences does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis. Employment decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs.