Cloud Engineer (US Federal)

Workday, Inc.; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 123,300 - 184,900; Full time

Job summary

HR Tech Job is seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer to support various U.S. Federal Government contracts. The role requires strong expertise in AWS or GCP and a commitment to security protocols, with a range of responsibilities including cloud strategy development and overseeing deployment processes.

Successful candidates will have at least 8 years of relevant experience and may require a TS/SCI security clearance. The position offers a competitive salary and a flexible work arrangement, emphasizing both in-person and remote collaborations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience with AWS or GCP.
• Minimum 5 years experience with Linux operating systems.
• Minimum 8 years experience delivering infrastructure-as-code using Terraform or Ansible.
• May require a security clearance at the TS/SCI w/CI Poly level.

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive cloud strategy aligned with company objectives.
• Design cloud-based solutions and architectures.
• Collaborate with application teams to assess cloud readiness.
• Automate deployment processes for cloud provisioning.
• Implement robust security measures for data safeguarding.

Skills

AWS

GCP

Linux

Ruby

Go

Python

Terraform

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

Infrastructure as Code

SCM tools

Job description

About the Role

This Sr Cloud Engineer will support one or more contracts with the U.S. Federal Government; therefore all Personnel must be U.S. citizens. This role may require a TS/SCI with CI Poly security clearance. May be required to be on site at client locations in the DC, MD, and VA (DMV) area.

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive cloud strategy aligned with company objectives.
• Design cloud-based solutions and architectures that meet security, scalability, reliability, and performance requirements.
• Collaborate with application teams to assess and plan the cloud readiness of their services.
• Automate deployment processes, ensuring consistency and efficiency in cloud resource provisioning.
• Establish cloud governance policies, guidelines, and best practices to maintain compliance and optimize resource usage.
• Implement robust security measures to safeguard critical data and ensure alignment with industry standards and regulations.
• Continuously monitor and optimize cloud resources to enhance performance and cost-effectiveness.
• Identify cost‑saving opportunities and recommend solutions to optimize cloud spending.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to a growing team of cloud engineers.
• Cultivate a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning within the team.
• Collaborate with cloud service providers and other third‑party vendors to apply their expertise and tools effectively.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience with AWS or GCP.
• Minimum 5 years experience with Linux operating systems.
• Minimum 8 years experience in Ruby, Go, or Python.
• Minimum 8 years experience delivering infrastructure‑as‑code using Terraform or Ansible.
• May require a security clearance at the TS/SCI w/CI Poly level.

Other Qualifications

• Expertise building solutions in AWS or GCP to meet scalability and reliability needs of web‑scale applications.
• Experience designing CI/CD pipelines (GIT, ArgoCD, etc.) adhering to infrastructure‑as‑code best practices.
• Experience with communication protocols, RESTful services, SOA, distributed systems, and microservices.
• Proven track record of leading cloud transformation initiatives for large‑scale enterprises.
• Strong understanding of cloud architecture, standard processes, and security principles.
• Proficiency in infrastructure‑as‑code tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Expertise in containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices architecture.
• Expertise in designing, implementing, and analyzing algorithms to tackle complex problems, optimize business processes, improve data analysis, and enhance decision‑making strategies.
• Proficient in the entire software lifecycle, applying knowledge of programming languages, data structures, and system build to deliver custom solutions and ensure performance and security.
• Experienced in tracking and managing code changes using SCM tools, including version and branch management and conflict resolution.
• Capable of encouraging a positive and inclusive team environment to improve efficiency, facilitate effective decision‑making, and assist with project management.
• Capable of streamlining the development process and maintaining codebase integrity, ensuring accurate documentation and reversibility of changes.
• DoD 8570/8140 compliant with at least IAT Level II certification, including a current Computing Environment (CE) credential and one approved specialty certification (e.g., CompTIA CySA+, GICSP, CASP+).

Workday Pay Transparency Statement

Primary Location: USA.VA.Reston – Base Pay Range: $123,300 USD – $184,900 USD.

Additional US Locations – Base Pay Range: $111,500 USD – $199,800 USD.

Our Approach to Flexible Work

Workday’s flexible work model combines in‑person time and remote work. Teams are expected to spend at least 50 % of their time each quarter in the office or in the field. This allows you to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Remote “home office” roles have the opportunity to come together in offices for important moments.

Equal Opportunity, Fair Chance, & Accessibility

Workday will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable Fair Chance law.

Workday is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

At Workday, we are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive hiring experience where all candidates can fully demonstrate their skills. If you require assistance or an accommodation at any point, please email [e-mail].