Cloud Platform Engineer

GovCIO; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 197,000 - 217,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Corporate Discounts

Learning & Development platform

Training, Education and Certification

Referral Bonus Program

Internal Mobility Program

Pet Insurance

Flexible Work Environment

Job summary

GovCIO seeks a Cloud Platform Engineer in Fort Meade, MD to create tools and environments that improve developer productivity. This on-site role will provision secure cloud infrastructure to support autonomous pentesting and large-scale data ingestion, enabling rapid IOC execution.

Candidates should hold TS/SCI CI Poly, with 10+ years in AWS/Azure/GCP, cloud security, and virtualization. Certification such as AWS Associate/Professional is preferred.

Qualifications

• Clearance Required: TS/SCI CI Poly
• 10+ years of experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP (GovCloud preferred)
• Background in secure cloud architecture and infrastructure automation
• Hands on experience with virtualization technologies
• AWS Associate/Professional certification

Responsibilities

• Provision and configure cloud infrastructure in approved environments
• Enable scalable data ingestion and storage services
• Support secure integration with autonomous cyber tools
• Prepare infrastructure for follow-on IOC execution

Skills

TS/SCI CI Poly clearance

AWS/Azure/GCP cloud experience

Virtualization technologies

Cloud infrastructure configuration

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Fort Meade, Maryland

Top Secret w/ SCI

On-site only

Cyber Security Services

Overview

GovCIO is currently hiring for a Cloud Platform Engineer to create tools and environments that improve developer productivity. This position will be located in Fort Meade, MD and will be an onsite position.

Responsibilities

The Cloud Platform Engineer provisions and configures Government-approved cloud infrastructure to support autonomous pentesting execution and large-scale data ingestion. This role establishes secure compute, storage, and networking environments capable of supporting high-volume assessments and future AI workflows. Early cloud engineering during IOC ensures infrastructure readiness, scalability, and security, enabling rapid transition into IOC implementation and expanded execution in the next option year.

• Provision and configure cloud infrastructure in approved environments

• Enable scalable data ingestion and storage services

• Support secure integration with autonomous cyber tools

• Prepare infrastructure for follow-on IOC execution

Qualifications

High School with 10+ years (or commensurate experience)

Required Skills and Experience

• Clearance Required: TS/SCI CI Poly

• 10 years of experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP (GovCloud preferred)

• Background in secure cloud architecture and infrastructure automation

• Hands on experience with virtualization technologies

• AWS Associate/Professional cert

Posted Salary Range

USD $197,000.00 - USD $217,000.00 /Yr.

Company Overview

GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.

But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

What You Can Expect

Interview & Hiring Process

If you are selected to move forward through the process, here’s what you can expect:

• During the Interview Process

• Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and/or team

• Camera must be on

• A valid photo ID must be presented during each interview

• During the Hiring Process

• Enhanced Biometrics ID verification screening

• Background check, to include:

• Criminal history (past 7 years)

• Verification of your highest level of education

• Verification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application

Employee Perks

At GovCIO, we consistently hear that meaningful work and a collaborative team environment are two of the top reasons our employees enjoy working here. In addition, our employees have access to a range of perks and benefits to support their personal and professional well-being, beyond the standard company offered health benefits, including:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Corporate Discounts

• Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content

• Training, Education and Certification Assistance*

• Referral Bonus Program

• Internal Mobility Program

• Pet Insurance

• Flexible Work Environment

*Available to full-time employees

Our employees’ unique talents and contributions are the driving force behind our success in supporting our customers, which ultimately fuels the success of our company. Join us and be a part of a culture that invests in its people and prioritizes continuous enhancement of the employee experience.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

Posted Pay Range

The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.