Cloud Engineer-Principal

Socket.dev; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

NetSage is seeking a Principal Cloud Engineer to design, implement, and optimize cloud architectures for secure government workloads in Azure Government. You will lead migration efforts, enforce security/compliance, and build scalable systems with IaC and DevOps practices.

The role requires strong expertise in Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, ARM templates, and cloud networking/security, with experience in Azure Gov environments and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Secret security clearance.
• B.S. in Computer Science or a related field with twelve (12) years of relevant experience; higher degrees allow alternative years.
• Active certifications: AWS SA Professional, Azure Solutions Architect, CASP+, CISSP-ISSAP, TOGAF, SABSA.
• Three (3) years of experience in Microsoft Azure Government environments.
• Expertise with Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, and ARM templates.
• Experience with IaC, DevOps tools (GitLab, JIRA, Jenkins).
• Ability to design scalable, secure cloud architectures across SaaS/IaaS/PaaS, in private/public/hybrid models.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize cloud architectures for secure gov workloads.
• Lead migration of workloads into Azure Government environments.
• Ensure security, compliance, and high availability of cloud solutions.
• Collaborate across teams on networking, security, and CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Kubernetes

Docker

Azure Government

Terraform

ARM templates

GitLab

JIRA

Jenkins

Cloud networking

Cloud security

DevOps concepts

CI/CD

Education

B.S. in Computer Science

M.S. in Computer Science

Ph.D. in Computer Science

No degree

Tools

GitLab

JIRA

Jenkins

Kubernetes

Docker

Terraform

ARM templates

Job description

At NetSage, we are more than a government contractor— we are a mission-focused partner dedicated to advancing national security through exceptional cyber expertise. We believe our success begins with our people, which is why we invest in and care for our employees. We know that employee retention is mission continuity, and we are committed to building long-term careers where our people can grow alongside our customers' evolving missions. Our employees enjoy meaningful work, competitive compensation, outstanding benefits, and opportunities to expand their skills across multiple mission areas. To learn more about our comprehensive benefits and what it's like to build your career at NetSage, visit our Careers page.

Due to the sensitive nature of the work we support, some job descriptions intentionally provide a high-level overview of the role. If you'd like to learn more about a particular opportunity, we encourage you to apply directly or connect with us through our Get In Touch page. We'd be happy to discuss how your experience aligns with our mission and explore where you can make an impact.

Job Description:

We are seeking a Principal Cloud Engineer with expertise in Microsoft Azure Government environments to support the migration of workloads into secure, scalable cloud environments. In this role, you will design, implement, and optimize cloud architectures that enable critical government missions while ensuring security, compliance, and scalability. The ideal candidate for this position will have strong knowledge of cloud networking, cloud security, and experience with containerization and infrastructure as code (IaC) tools.

Required Qualifications:

• Secret security clearance.
• A Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Computer Science or a related field and twelve (12) years of relevant experience. Also acceptable are a Doctoral degree (PHD) and seven (7) years, a Master of Science (M.S.) degree and ten (10) years, or no degree and sixteen (16) years of relevant experience.
• Active certification in at least one of the following:
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+)
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional – Information Systems Security Architecture Professional (CISSP-ISSAP)
• The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF)
• Sherwood Applied Business Security Architecture (SABSA)
• Three (3) years of experience working within Microsoft Azure Government environments.
• Expertise in containerization technologies like Kubernetes and Docker. Expertise with IAC tools like Terraform and ARM templates. Familiarity with DevOps concepts and tools like GitLab, JIRA, and Jenkins.
• Experience designing flexible, scalable, and highly available cloud architectures and systems.
• 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.

Desired Qualifications:

• Familiarity with NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, security tools, and principles.
• Knowledge of AI/ML concepts and tools.
• Experience with data visualization tools like Power BI.