Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Akaasa Technologies; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Akaasa Technologies is seeking a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to join our San Antonio team. You will design, operate, and optimize cloud environments across AWS/Azure/GCP, with GovCloud exposure and IaC automation. The role requires DoD clearance eligibility and strong DevSecOps integration.

You will implement secure configurations, manage multi-enclave platforms, and collaborate with security, data, and development teams to maintain compliant, reliable systems in a hybrid onsite environment.

Qualifications

• Requires BS with 8+ years or Master's with 6+ years, degree flexibility.
• Active DoD Secret clearance with DoD Top Secret SCI eligibility.
• Experience operating GovCloud and cloud providers (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Minimum 5 years in DevOps engineering; 3 years GovCloud operations.
• Cloud security certifications or DoD 8140 foundations required; IaC experience.

Responsibilities

• Implement, operate, maintain, and optimize cloud infrastructure environments (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Provide admin and deployment support across GovCloud.
• Configure and test native, COTS, FOSS, and custom capabilities in GovCloud/on-premises.
• Manage compute, storage, networking, and platform services across multi-enclave clouds.
• Implement Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and automation for provisioning and config mgmt.
• Support DevSecOps pipelines and automated deployments.
• Monitor performance, reliability, and security; drive improvements.
• Patch, upgrade, and troubleshoot systems; ensure RMF/STIG compliance.

Skills

Cloud infrastructure

DevSecOps

DoD compliance

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

BS in CS or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD pipelines

Git

Job description

Title: Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Location: San Antonio, TX Onsite / Hybrid Need Local

Duration: 6+ Months

MOI: Skype

Need LinkedIn

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement, operate, maintain, and optimize cloud infrastructure environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP) supporting services.
• Provide operational system administration and deployment support across AWS and Microsoft Azure GovCloud platforms.
• Configure, test, and implement native, COTS, FOSS, and custom capabilities within AWS and Azure GovCloud and on-premises cloud environments.
• Manage compute, storage, networking, and platform services across multi-enclave cloud environments.
• Implement and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and automation for cloud provisioning and configuration management.
• Support DevSecOps pipelines by enabling automated deployment, integration, and monitoring of cloud-based applications.
• Monitor system performance, availability, and reliability; implement improvements to optimize operations.
• Perform system administration tasks including patching, upgrades, configuration management, and troubleshooting.
• Ensure compliance with NIST SP 800-53, RMF, STIGs, and DoD cybersecurity policies.
• Support asset management, backup, disaster recovery, and continuity of operations (COOP) processes.
• Identify and resolve operational issues impacting system performance, scalability, and availability.
• Collaborate with DevSecOps, cybersecurity, data engineering, and system development teams to support integrated delivery.
• Support incident response and operational troubleshooting activities.
• Develop and maintain operational documentation, runbooks, and standard operating procedures.
• Participate in SAFe ceremonies including PI Planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.

Basic Qualifications:

• Requires BS and 8+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6+ years of prior relevant experience, additional years of experience will be accepted in lieu of a degree.
• Active DoD Secret clearance with DoD Top Secret SCI eligibility.
• Experience operating, maintaining, and securing GovCloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in DevOps engineering or related field.
• 3 years of GovCloud operations experience.
• At least one of the following foundational qualification pathways consistent with DoD 8140 requirements:
• Current DoD 8570/8140 baseline certification appropriate for Intermediate System Administrator roles (e.g., Security+ CE, GSEC, SSCP, or equivalent),
• Offerings listed in the DoD 8140 Training Repository,
• Demonstrated equivalent training and experience qualifying under DoD 8140 foundational qualification alternatives.
• Cloud certification (AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate, Azure Administrator - Associate, or Google Cloud Engineer, for example).
• Experience performing system administration in secure DoD or Federal environments.
• Experience implementing Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar).
• Experience working with containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience supporting DevSecOps pipelines and automated deployment workflows.
• Experience applying RMF, STIGs, and DoD cybersecurity requirements.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to conduct root cause analysis.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience developing and deploying systems via Infrastructure as Code.
• Experience deploying automated solutions to manage large scale systems.
• Experience horizontally and vertically scaling infrastructure with respect to application layer.

• Advanced cloud certification (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, or Google Cloud Professional DevOps Engineer for example).