Cloud Platform Engineer

ECS; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth ECS is seeking a Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to design, implement, and sustain secure enterprise infrastructure across virtualized and multi-enclave environments. You will drive automation, development, and modern tooling while collaborating with cybersecurity and networking teams.

The role emphasizes mentoring junior engineers, agile delivery, and staying current with AI-assisted development lifecycles.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise systems engineering and software development or operations.
• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred; 10+ years in lieu of a degree may be considered.
• Strong background in Windows environments, Active Directory, Group Policy, containers, cloud hosting, and SDLC.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain secure enterprise infrastructure across multi-enclave environments, including virtualization, containers, storage, and identity services.
• Develop automation and software solutions to build and operate hardened, scalable infrastructure; support code reviews and testing.
• Identify gaps, evaluate emerging technologies, lead POCs in areas like self-healing infra, threat detection, identity flows, and cost optimization.

Skills

Enterprise systems engineering

Software development lifecycle

Windows / Active Directory

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science / information systems / systems engineering or related field

Tools

PowerShell

Bash

Ansible

Terraform

Python

Go

JavaScript

Job description

Job Description

Everforth ECS is seeking a Cloud Platform Engineer to work in our Arlington, VA office / remote.

We are seeking a Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer who understands enterprise automation and stays attuned to emerging technologies. Including AI integration and machine learning, and their implications for infrastructure design and development lifecycles. The ideal candidate is hands-on across the full infrastructure stack, from virtualization and containers to identity management and data storage, and capable of carrying systems from requirements through operational handoff in highly regulated environments.

This role also requires the ability to work cross-functionally with enterprise networking and cybersecurity teams, along with a demonstrated ability to mentor junior engineers while executing assigned tasks.

What You’ll Do

• Infrastructure Design & Implementation Design, implement, and sustain secure enterprise infrastructure across classified and multi-enclave environments, including virtualization, containers, storage, and core identity services. Manage the full lifecycle of virtual environments from golden image development through capacity planning and operational handoff.
• Automation & Development Develop automation and software solutions using modern tooling to build and operate hardened, scalable infrastructure. Support code reviews, integration testing, and agentic coding practices within established development lifecycles.
• Emerging Technology & Innovation Identify capability gaps, evaluate emerging technologies, and lead proof-of-concept efforts across areas such as self-healing infrastructure, intelligent threat detection, identity flows, and dynamic cost optimization. Contribute to roadmap development and technology investment recommendations that evolve customer designs and mindsets.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration Work alongside enterprise networking, cybersecurity, and adjacent program teams to ensure infrastructure solutions are integrated, compliant, and operationally sound. Support continuous cybersecurity compliance across containers and networks.
• Agile Delivery & Mentorship Operate within agile frameworks and apply emerging delivery concepts including AI-assisted development lifecycles (AI-DLC) and BMAD. Mentor junior engineers and administrators on secure design, infrastructure automation, and engineering best practices

Salary Range: $180,000- $200,000

General Description Of Benefits

Required Skills

• 8+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise systems engineering and software development or operations.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Systems Engineering, or a related field strongly preferred.10 or more years of directly relevant experience in mission-critical or classified environments may be considered in lieu of a degree
• Strong background in MS Windows, Active Directory, Group Policy, containers, Cloud Hosting, and the Software Development Lifecycle

Desired Skills

• Proficiency in at least one automation and scripting language such as PowerShell, Bash, Ansible, or Terraform and one coding language like Python, Go, or Javascript.
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals including subnetting, LANs, routing, firewalls, proxies, and load balancers
• Experience applying federal compliance frameworks to Information Technology systems (ie. CIS, NIST 800-53, and general RMF use)

ECS Federal LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.

Everforth ECS is the federal segment of Everforth, a $4B global organization with over 10,000 employees. Our nearly 3,500 professionals deliver advanced technology solutions in data and AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise transformation, serving defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies.

Our work powers mission-critical outcomes, strengthens technology partnerships, and creates meaningful opportunities for our people. We are defined by a commitment to excellence in delivery, a culture of innovation, and an environment where talent can thrive and grow.

We Value

• Attracting and developing top talent and high-performing teams
• Fostering a culture that is engaging, accountable, and mission-driven

Meet the challenge. Make a difference with Everforth ECS!