Cloud Engineer with Security Clearance

Diné Development Corporation; Fort Meade (SD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Diné Development Corporation (DDC) is seeking a highly skilled Cloud Engineer to design, implement, automate, and sustain enterprise cloud solutions across AWS and Azure for the DoD DES O&M program.

The role emphasizes IaC, CI/CD pipelines, security, and operational support with Tier 3 technical leadership and mentorship of junior engineers. A Secret clearance and IAT Level II are required; tentative end date is 2026-11-30 with possible extension.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience designing, deploying, and supporting enterprise cloud solutions in AWS and/or Azure environments.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, ARM/Bicep, or CloudFormation.
• Experience implementing automation solutions using tools such as Ansible, PowerShell, Azure Functions, or similar technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain secure cloud-based infrastructure solutions across AWS and Azure environments.
• Deploy and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using automation and orchestration tools.
• Collaborate with architecture, cybersecurity, and operations teams to meet enterprise standards and mission requirements.

Skills

Cloud engineering

IaC

Automation

CI/CD

Security

Troubleshooting

IAM/ICAM

AWS/Azure

DevSecOps

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Terraform

ARM/Bicep

CloudFormation

Ansible

PowerShell

Job description

NOVA-Dine is seeking a highly motivated Cloud Engineer to support the Defense Enclave Services (DES) Operations & Maintenance (O&M) program. This role is part of a large-scale digital modernization effort supporting the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) and Department of Defense (DoD) Fourth Estate customers. The selected candidate will design, implement, automate, and sustain enterprise cloud solutions across AWS and Azure environments in support of mission-critical infrastructure and applications. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise in cloud engineering, infrastructure automation, security, and operational support within complex enterprise environments. This is a Tier 3 engineering role requiring advanced troubleshooting, architectural input, and technical leadership across cloud operations initiatives. *Tentative end date for the Position: November 30, 2026 with possible extension to May 2027* Responsibilities: * Design, implement, and maintain secure cloud-based infrastructure solutions across AWS and Azure environments

• Deploy and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using automation and orchestration tools
• Support enterprise cloud modernization initiatives, including migration of on-premises services and workloads to cloud environments
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex Tier 3 cloud infrastructure, networking, identity, and application issues
• Collaborate with engineering, cybersecurity, operations, and architecture teams to ensure cloud solutions align with enterprise standards and mission requirements
• Contribute to cloud architecture design efforts supporting scalable, resilient, and highly available environments
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment workflows
• Enforce cloud security best practices and compliance requirements, including alignment with DoD and Federal cybersecurity frameworks
• Monitor cloud environments for performance, availability, optimization, and cost efficiency improvements
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and engineering standards
• Support continuous service improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and user experience across the DES environment
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and operations personnel as needed
• Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: * Secret clearance required for role.
• IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE or appropriate DoDM 8570 Baseline Certification) is required * Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of relevant experience, or Master's degree with 10+ years of experience; additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree
• Hands-on experience designing, deploying, and supporting enterprise cloud solutions in AWS and/or Azure environments
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, ARM/Bicep, or CloudFormation
• Experience implementing automation solutions using tools such as Ansible, PowerShell, Azure Functions, or similar technologies
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps methodologies
• Understanding of Identity and Access Management (IAM/ICAM) technologies including Azure AD, Okta, CyberArk, or similar platforms
• Strong understanding of networking, virtualization, storage, and cloud security principles
• Familiarity with Federal Government cybersecurity and compliance frameworks including NIST, FedRAMP, and FISMA
• Experience supporting production enterprise environments in an operations and maintenance capacity
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills with the ability to work effectively in distributed technical teams Desired Qualifications: * Industry cloud certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator Associate, or equivalent
• Experience supporting DISA or DoD enterprise environments
• Familiarity with the Atlassian tool suite, including Jira and Confluence
• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise migrations or hybrid cloud environments
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies such as Kubernetes or OpenShift
• Salary Range: $60,000 to $88,000 The compensation range listed for this position represents the good faith salary range Diné Development Corporation (DDC) and its subsidiaries reasonably expect to pay for the role, in accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including the position's responsibilities, the candidate's education, experience, skills, internal equity, market considerations, and any applicable collective bargaining agreements or legal requirements.
• About Us Diné Development Corporation (DDC) is a Navajo Nation owned family of companies that provides government agencies and commercial organizations with high-quality IT, professional, environmental, and research and development services. DDC is dedicated to empowering the Navajo Nation and communities we serve. Benefits Eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, retirement savings with company match, paid time off, voluntary supplemental benefits, and access to an employee assistance program. The package also includes educational assistance, with tuition reimbursement. EEO Statement This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation, or any other basis prohibited by law. We participate in E-Verify. DDC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact Recruiting for assistance