Cloud Engineer-Senior

NetSage; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Outstanding benefits

Job summary

NetSage in Linthicum, MD seeks a Senior Cloud Engineer with Microsoft Azure Government experience to migrate workloads into secure, scalable cloud environments. You will design, implement, and optimize cloud architectures that meet security, compliance, and reliability requirements for critical government missions.

The ideal candidate holds TS clearance with SCI eligibility, a CS degree (or equivalent) and expertise in Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, ARM templates, plus strong networking and

Qualifications

• Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• BS in Computer Science or related field and eight years of relevant experience; or PhD with 3 years, MS with 6 years, or no degree with 12 years.
• IAT Level II or III certification relevant to duties (e.g., CompTIA Cloud+ or CompTIA Security+).
• Two years of experience in Microsoft Azure Government environments.
• Experience designing flexible, scalable, highly available cloud architectures.
• Knowledge of networking concepts, protocols, and network security methodologies.
• Knowledge of risk management, cybersecurity principles, threats, and vulnerabilities.
• Knowledge of cloud service models (SaaS, IaaS, PaaS) and deployment models (private/public/hybrid).

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize cloud architectures for government missions.
• Support migration of workloads into secure, scalable Azure Government environments.
• Ensure security, compliance, and reliability of cloud solutions.
• Leverage containerization and IaC tools to automate deployments.

Skills

Cloud architecture design

Cloud security

Cloud networking

Infrastructure as Code

Security compliance

Risk management

Top Secret clearance

Education

BS in Computer Science

MS in Computer Science

PhD (optional)

No degree, 12 years experience

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Terraform

ARM templates

GitLab

JIRA

Jenkins

Azure Government

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 Senior 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. Please consider applying if you meet the following qualifications.

Required Qualifications

• Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.
• A Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Computer Science or a related field and eight (8) years of relevant experience. Also acceptable are a Doctoral degree (PHD) and three (3) years, a Master of Science (M.S.) degree and six (6) years, or no degree and twelve (12) years of relevant experience.
• IAT Level II or III certification relevant to assigned duties (ex: CompTIA Cloud+ or CompTIA Security+).
• Two (2) years of experience working within Microsoft Azure Government environments.
• Experience designing flexible, scalable, and highly available cloud architectures and systems.
• Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies.
• Knowledge of risk management processes, cybersecurity principals, 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.

Desired Qualifications

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