Cloud Engineer with Security Clearance

Rubicon LLC; Bedford (MA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Rubicon LLC seeks an experienced Cloud Engineer to advance a multi-cloud environment across AWS, Azure, GCP, and OCI for a defense-focused mission. Hybrid work near Hanscom AFB (Boston, MA) with occasional onsite needs, requiring US citizenship and an interim/clearance path.

The role emphasizes IaC, CI/CD, and secure cloud architectures, with collaboration across teams and vendors to deliver integrated solutions.

Qualifications

• BS with 8+ years or MS with 6+ years in related field.
• U.S. citizenship required; Interim Secret clearance to start.
• CompTIA Security+ or equivalent (IAT II).
• Expert experience designing and supporting cloud environments (AWS/Azure/GCP/OCI).
• Hands-on CI/CD, IaC, DevOps/DevSecOps practices.
• Strong Linux/Unix, networking, and cloud security knowledge.
• Proficient in scripting with Python, Bash, or Go.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead requirements analysis for complex cloud and hybrid environments.
• Design scalable, secure cloud architectures across multiple clouds.
• Perform trade studies on cost, risk, performance, security, and lifecycle.
• Lead IaC and automation with Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
• Architect and deploy cloud-native apps and services.
• Design and support Kubernetes, Docker-based platforms.
• Optimize availability, performance, and reliability of distributed clouds.
• Enforce security practices: IAM, logging, monitoring, compliance.
• Support integration, testing, and QA across domains.
• Drive cloud modernization and legacy migrations.
• Troubleshoot issues; root cause analysis; cross-team resolutions.
• Create architecture docs and operate procedures.
• Collaborate with engineering, leadership, customers, and partners.
• Provide technical leadership and design review for juniors.
• Influence DevOps/DevSecOps standards and practices.

Skills

Cloud engineering

AWS

Azure

GCP

OCI

Infrastructure as Code

CI/CD pipelines

DevSecOps

Linux/Unix

Networking

Scripting (Python/Bash/Go)

Security basics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Master’s degree in a related field

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

CloudFormation

Kubernetes

Docker

Elastic/ Logging tools

Splunk

Prometheus

Grafana

OpenShift

Job description

Cloud Engineer This position focuses on Cloud Engineering and Management and will coordinate across multiple areas as the program supports AWS, Azure, Google, and Oracle clouds. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience to modernize a leading, global-scale multi-cloud environment in support of a critical mission, supporting USAF system resiliency, security, and cost effectiveness.

Location: These positions will be hybrid remote. Candidates will be required to work onsite as needed. Candidates need to be located near Hanscom AFB (Boston, MA) or work in Huntsville, AL.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead systems requirements analysis, functional analysis, and requirements allocation for complex cloud and hybrid environments.
• Design and implement scalable, resilient, and secure cloud architectures in AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, and/or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.
• Conduct technical trade studies and evaluate alternatives considering cost, risk, performance, security, and lifecycle supportability.
• Lead the development and maintenance of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation frameworks using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
• Architect, deploy, and integrate cloud-native applications and supporting services.
• Design and support containerized platforms and orchestration solutions using Kubernetes, Docker, and related technologies.
• Optimize system availability, performance, scalability, and reliability across distributed cloud environments.
• Implement and oversee security best practices, including identity and access management, logging, monitoring, vulnerability management, and compliance controls.
• Support system integration, verification, validation, testing, and quality assurance activities across multiple technical domains.
• Lead cloud modernization initiatives, including migration of legacy systems and adoption of cloud-native architectures.
• Troubleshoot complex system issues, perform root cause analysis, and drive resolution across teams.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, architecture artifacts, and operational procedures.
• Collaborate with internal engineering teams, program leadership, customers, and external partners or vendors to deliver integrated solutions.
• Provide technical leadership, coaching, and design review support to junior and mid-level engineers.
• Influence engineering standards, DevOps/DevSecOps practices, and technical processes. Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 6+ years of relevant experience, additional years of experience will be accepted in lieu of a degree.
• Interim Secret clearance required to start; ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. Top Secret clearance is also acceptable and maintainable
• U.S. citizenship required.
• CompTIA Security+ or equivalent certification (IAT Level II).
• Expert-level experience designing and supporting cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP, or OCI).
• Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code, automation, and DevOps/DevSecOps practices.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native application architectures.
• Advanced knowledge of Linux/Unix systems, networking, and cloud security concepts.
• Proficiency in one or more scripting or programming languages (e.g., Python, Bash, Go).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience supporting DoD or USAF cloud environments (e.g., Cloud One, Platform One).
• Experience designing and implementing Zero Trust cloud architectures.
• Experience with monitoring and logging platforms such as Elastic, Splunk, Prometheus, or Grafana.
• Strong understanding of identity and access management solutions (Active Directory, Azure AD, IAM).
• Experience with container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes and OpenShift.
• Cloud certifications in AWS, Azure, Google, or Oracle.
• Experience collaborating with vendors and external partners on cloud solutions.
• Certification Examples - AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional), Azure Solutions Architect (Expert), MCSE (Server), Certified AWS SysAdmin, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, AWS Certified Developer, AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Dev/Associate), AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, AWS Certified Advanced Networking, AWS Certified Security, Azure Developer Associate, Azure Solutions Architect.