Cloud Project Engineer

American Systems; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a Cloud Project Engineer to support a federal agency's enterprise network across AWS, Azure, GCP, and hybrid clouds. You will design, implement, and secure cloud connectivity while coordinating with CBP, NOC, cyber, and infrastructure teams.

The role emphasizes hands-on cloud networking, project execution, documentation, and change coordination in FedRAMP-aligned environments, with a focus on secure, scalable cloud solutions and stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical field.
• 5+ years in network design, engineering, and support.
• 2+ years in cloud services and connectivity.
• Experience with cloud providers for large enterprise or Federal Gov customers.
• Experience deploying and managing cloud resources (AWS/Azure/GCP/private-hybrid).
• Knowledge of routing, switching, firewalls, DNS/DHCP, VPNs, cloud monitoring tools.
• Experience coordinating projects, requests, schedules, risks, dependencies, stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design, engineer, test, implement, and maintain secure cloud connectivity across AWS, Azure, GCP, private-cloud, and hybrid environments.
• Coordinate cloud migration activities with stakeholders and agencies.
• Monitor cloud resources and enforce CBP policies.
• Maintain live and historical data on utilization, capacity, costs, and KPIs.
• Develop automation to optimize resource use and reduce costs.
• Support CBP colocation facilities and documentation.
• Manage cloud engineering workstreams and change requests.
• Coordinate reviews and approvals with security stakeholders.

Skills

Cloud networking

Project execution

Documentation

Change coordination

Security awareness

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related technical field

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

We are seeking a Cloud Project Engineer to support a federal agency's enterprise network architecture, engineering, implementation, and operations across commercial, private, and hybrid cloud environments. The ideal candidate combines hands-on cloud networking expertise with strong project execution, documentation, change coordination, security awareness, and stakeholder-management skills. This role will help deliver secure, resilient, FedRAMP-aligned cloud connectivity; support TIC 3.0 migrations; monitor and optimize cloud resources; and coordinate cloud and colocation activities with CBP, network operations, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and application teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, engineer, test, implement, and maintain secure and resilient network connectivity for AWS, Azure, GCP, private-cloud, and hybrid-cloud environments.
• Ensure cloud services, resources, environments, and accounts align with FedRAMP, OMB, NIST, agency's security requirements to include Trusted Internet Connection (TIC) 3.0 capabilities
• Coordinate cloud connectivity and migration activities with stakeholders, trade partners, other government agencies, preferred government agencies, airlines, and other entities as directed.
• Monitor and manage cloud network resources in accordance with CBP tagging, security, and governance policies.
• Maintain live and historical data covering utilization, projected capacity, costs, ownership, trends, and key performance indicators.
• Develop recommendations and automation to optimize resource utilization, improve performance, reduce cost, and support government budgetary decisions.
• Support engineering, testing, implementation, rack-and-stack, documentation, and operations and maintenance activities at CBP colocation facilities.
• Maintain colocation floor plans, rack diagrams, network topologies, equipment inventories, cabling records, and connectivity documentation.
• Manage multiple cloud engineering workstreams, service requests, change requests, implementation activities, risks, dependencies, and deliverables.
• Coordinate with ISSM, ISSO, Cyber Security Directorate, NOC, EIOD, and other stakeholders to obtain required reviews and approvals before implementation.
• Support continuous monitoring, cloud security controls, vulnerability remediation, incident coordination, and evidence collection for authorization and compliance activities.
• Maintain accurate technical, operational, configuration, and knowledge-transfer documentation to support transition and sustainment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Networking and Telecommunications, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of hands-on experience in network design, network engineering, and network operational support.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience with cloud services, cloud networking, and cloud connectivity.
• Experience managing or supporting complex cloud projects and cloud service providers for large enterprise or Federal Government customers.
• Experience deploying, monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintaining cloud provider resources in AWS, Azure, GCP, private-cloud, or hybrid-cloud environments.
• Working knowledge of routing, switching, firewalls, network load balancing, DNS/DHCP, traffic optimization, VPNs, and cloud monitoring and management tools.
• Experience coordinating technical projects, change requests, service requests, schedules, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder communications.
• Knowledge of FedRAMP, NIST, DHS/CBP security requirements, TIC 3.0, cloud security, and continuous monitoring practices.
• Experience in Agile Scrum issue and project tracking, preferably in the Atlassian suite.
• Ability to obtain Public Trust, Preferred Secret/Top Secret Clearance
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator or Azure Solutions Architect, Google Cloud certification, ITIL Foundation, PMP, or related cloud/network certifications are preferred.

Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $93,900.00/Yr. - USD $156,800.00/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

EEO Statement

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