Cloud Engineer-Senior (contingent 045)

SPS - Systems Products Solutions, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

SPS - Systems Products Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer (contingent) to support cloud-based biometric applications for government missions. The role focuses on interoperability between biometric systems and secure data sharing across DoD and interagency partners.

The engineer will manage AWS/Azure environments, design secure networking, and ensure RMF-compliant security controls. A secret clearance is required and performance is contingent upon award.

Qualifications

• Experience with biometric technologies or data exchange standards (e.g., EBTS).
• Secret or higher security clearance preferred; government/DoD context beneficial.
• Professional-level cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Security, CISSP) are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support cloud-hosted biometric applications and infrastructure, ensuring availability and security.
• Foster interoperability between government biometric systems and data sharing.
• Manage cloud environments in AWS, Azure, GovCloud, or Azure Government.
• Design and troubleshoot cloud networking components (VPCs, subnets, routing, VPNs).
• Implement and audit cybersecurity controls to meet federal requirements.
• Assist RMF activities and documentation for accreditation packages.
• Coordinate CSSP activities, vulnerability scans, IAVM monitoring, and incident response.
• Deliver user training and technical guidance for cloud services.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Cloud experience

Education

Bachelor Degree in relevant technical discipline

Tools

AWS

Azure

AWS GovCloud

Azure Government

Job description

Cloud Engineer - Senior (contingent 045)

The Cloud Biometric Systems Engineer provides operational, maintenance, and enhancement support for cloud-based biometric applications and infrastructure supporting government mission requirements. This position ensures interoperability between key government biometric systems, enabling secure and efficient data sharing among Department of Defense (DoD) and interagency partners.

A secret security clearance is required.

Job Details

This is contingent upon award.

Key Responsibilities

• Support cloud-hosted biometric applications and infrastructure, ensuring system availability, performance, and security.
• Facilitate interoperability between government biometric systems utilizing modalities such as fingerprint, facial recognition, iris, and voice biometrics.
• Manage and maintain cloud environments within AWS, Azure, AWS GovCloud, or Azure Government.
• Design, implement, and troubleshoot cloud networking components, including VPCs, subnets, routing, VPNs, and hybrid cloud connectivity solutions.
• Implement, monitor, and audit security controls to ensure compliance with federal cybersecurity and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities, including the development of security documentation, artifacts, and accreditation packages.
• Coordinate Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP) activities, vulnerability scanning, IAVM monitoring, and incident response efforts.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives through application enhancements, system upgrades, and process optimization.
• Develop and deliver user training and technical guidance for cloud-based applications and services.
• Must adhere to the company’s AS9100 and QMS policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Experience with biometric technologies and standards governing biometric data collection, storage, and exchange (e.g., EBTS).
• Hands-on experience with AWS or Azure cloud platforms; experience with AWS GovCloud or Azure Government preferred.
• Strong understanding of cloud networking concepts, including VPCs, subnets, routing, VPNs, and hybrid cloud architectures.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, vulnerability management, RMF processes, and federal compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting cloud operations, maintenance, and security in a government or defense environment.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Experience / Education

• Six (6) years in a cloud engineering, DevOps, or cloud security role.
• Bachelor Degree in relevant technical discipline or two (2) additional years of relevant experience.
• Required: Professional-level certifications such as AWS Certified Security – Specialty, Azure Security Engineer, or CISSP.
• A secret security clearance is required.