Cloud Engineer, Senior

Phase2 Technology; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Phase2 Technology is looking for a Senior Cloud Engineer in Arlington, Virginia, to manage and enhance cloud environments, contributing to innovative solutions. The successful candidate will have over 8 years of experience with AWS or Azure, and system administration of Windows or Linux.

Key responsibilities include problem resolution and mentoring junior staff. Applicants must hold a Top Secret clearance and be able to obtain Security+ within 30 days of hire. The salary range is between $99,000 and $225,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience with cloud environments, including AWS or Azure.
• 8+ years of experience with Windows or Linux system administration.
• 2+ years of experience managing Docker and Kubernetes infrastructure.
• Experience leading operations teams managing cloud or on-prem systems.
• Knowledge of foundational system administration principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage, administer, support, and enhance cloud environments.
• Apply principles and concepts to solve complex problems.
• Mentor or supervise employees in technical competencies.

Skills

Cloud environment management

System administration (Windows/Linux)

Docker and Kubernetes

Team leadership

Infrastructure security

DoD accreditation knowledge

Security+ Certification

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

AWS

Azure

Job description

Cloud Engineer, Senior

Manage, administer, support, and enhance cloud environments, ensuring continuous improvement and rapid problem resolution. Apply leading-edge principles, theories, and concepts and contribute to the development of new principles and concepts. Work on unusually complex problems and provide highly innovative solutions. Operate with substantial latitude for unreviewed action or decision. Mentor or supervise employees in both company and technical competencies.

You Have:

• 8+ years of experience with the design, deployment, and management of Cloud environments, including AWS or Azure
• 8+ years of experience with system administration of Windows or Linux operating systems
• 2+ years of experience managing Docker and Kubernetes infrastructure
• Experience leading teams of operations personnel in managing existing Cloud or on-prem production systems
• Experience with the monitoring, maintenance, and security of critical infrastructure components
• Knowledge of foundational system administration principles
• Knowledge of DoD accreditation processes
• Top Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED
• Ability to obtain a Security+ Certification within 30 days of hire date

Nice If You Have:

• Experience leading a team of Cloud professionals on projects or efforts
• Experience working with DoD systems requiring accreditation, including RMF and ATO
• Knowledge of Cloud infrastructure cost forecasting and tracking
• Ability to work through challenging security requirements and maintain compliance
• AWS or Azure Certification

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Top Secret clearance is required.

Salary range: $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (annualized USD). This posting will close within 90 days from the posting date.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.