Cloud Engineer - Senior (SW)

Mtsi Va; The Prairies at Wright Field (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and holidays

Zero deductible health plan

Flexible schedules

Education reimbursement

ESOP

401k with immediate vesting

Semi-annual bonus

Job summary

MTSI seeks a highly skilled Senior Cloud Engineer to provide technical leadership within our Software Branch. You will drive cloud design, implementation, and optimization across the full system lifecycle—from architecture through sustainment—ensuring secure, reliable environments for mission-critical systems.

Responsibilities include defining cloud requirements, integrating services, advising on risks and costs, and validating solutions across development, deployment, and operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience.
• Active DoD Top Secret security clearance with ability to obtain SCI.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for this position due to contract requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead cloud architecture, engineering, and implementation across the full lifecycle for mission systems.
• Define and integrate cloud service requirements into system design, deployment pipelines, and operations.
• Advise on cloud adoption risks, cost considerations, dependencies, and compliance with cloud, security, and DoD standards.
• Assess cloud service updates and configurations; recommend, implement, and validate optimal solutions.
• Review and oversee technical documentation including architecture diagrams, deployment plans, and operational procedures.
• Conduct cloud integration and performance testing to ensure production readiness.
• Prepare cloud readiness assessments, optimization recommendations, and status reports for leadership.
• Apply cloud engineering, automation, and configuration-management principles across design, deployment, and operations.
• Identify risks, performance bottlenecks, and security considerations; propose mitigation strategies.
• Support teams migrating legacy apps and developing new mission software with modernization guidance.

Education

MA/MS/ME degree

Job description

MTSI is seeking a highly skilled Senior Cloud Engineer to provide technical leadership within our customer’s Software Branch. In this senior role, you will drive the design, implementation, and optimization of cloud-based solutions across the full system lifecycle—from initial architecture and development through deployment, operations, and transition to sustainment. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted cloud engineering authority, representing the customer and ensuring secure, reliable, and efficient cloud environments that support complex software ecosystems and mission-critical systems. Responsibilities include defining and refining cloud requirements, architecting and integrating cloud services, ensuring compliance with applicable standards and directives, and independently supporting the program office across all cloud engineering, migration, and operational activities.Key Responsibilities• Lead cloud architecture, engineering, and implementation efforts across the full lifecycle, ensuring scalable, secure, and reliable cloud solutions that support mission systems and evolving customer needs.• Define, refine, and integrate cloud service requirements into system design, development, deployment pipelines, and operational processes.• Advise system owners and engineering leadership on cloud adoption risks, technical impacts, cost considerations, dependencies, and compliance with applicable cloud, security, and DoD standards.• Assess cloud service updates, configuration changes, and infrastructure modifications; recommend, implement, and validate optimal cloud solutions.• Review, approve, and oversee technical documentation including cloud architecture diagrams, service configurations, deployment plans, engineering change proposals, and operational procedures.• Conduct, verify, and document cloud integration and performance testing to ensure environments, interfaces, and services are accurate, resilient, and ready for production.• Prepare and deliver cloud readiness assessments, optimization recommendations, and status reports to program leadership and stakeholders.• Apply sound cloud engineering, automation, and configuration‑management principles across all phases of design, deployment, and operations.• Evaluate cloud, network, and system architectures to identify risks, performance bottlenecks, and security considerations; recommend effective mitigation strategies.• Support teams developing new mission software capabilities or migrating legacy applications by providing expert cloud engineering and modernization guidance throughout the development lifecycle.• Identify and resolve system‑of‑systems challenges as new cloud capabilities and services are integrated into complex digital and mission environments.• Stay informed on emerging cloud technologies, services, automation tools, and best practices to strengthen the efficiency, reliability, and resilience of cloud environments.This position requires deep technical expertise, a strong understanding of modern cloud architectures and engineering principles, and the ability to translate complex requirements into secure, scalable, and efficient cloud solutions. If you are a motivated professional with a passion for delivering resilient, high‑performance cloud environments, we encourage you to apply.Qualifications:· Possess minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience· Experience working in a DoW program or product acquisition office or environment· Have no less than three (3) years’ experience in a Special Access Program (SAP) and/or Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) environment within the last five (5) yearsEducation:· A Master of Arts/Master of Science/Master of Engineering MA/MS/ME degree (Years of experience may be considered in lieu of a master’s degree)Clearance Requirements: Must possess an active DoD Top Secret (TS) security clearance with ability to obtain SCI U.S. Citizenship is required for this position, due to contract requirements.#LI-HP1 #DOG #SWTS/SCIPerks and BenefitsVacation:New Hires Accrue 20 days of PTO and 10 Holidays per YearHealth Insurance:Zero Deductible Health PlansFlexible Schedules:Flex SchedulesProfessional Development:Up to $10,000 Annual Education/Training ReimbursementESOP:Funded Stock Ownership Plan401k Match+:6% 401k Match + Immediate VestingBonus Program:Semi-Annual Bonus OpportunityMentorship:Career Mentorship ProgramsWhy is MTSI a great place to workInteresting Work:Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.Values:Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.100% Employee Owned:We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/yearFlexible schedules6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annuallySemi-annual bonus eligibility (July and Decemeber)Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement accountUp to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursementOther company funded benefits, like life and disability insuranceOptional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance planTrack Record of Success:We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission AssuranceMTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.For more information about MTSI, please visitwww.mtsi-va.comEEO StatementMTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to Equal Opportunity, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities.Why is MTSI a great place to workInteresting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.100% Employee Owned: We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/yearFlexible schedules6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annuallySemi-annual bonus eligibility (July and Decemeber)Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement accountUp to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursementOther company funded benefits, like life and disability insuranceOptional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance planTrack Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission AssuranceMTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com