Cloud Services Engineer (U.S. , Active TS Clearance, on-site DC)

ZipRecruiter; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 119,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the tech industry is seeking a Cloud Engineer in Washington, DC, for a full-time position. The role involves overseeing multiple cloud projects, managing secure infrastructures, and ensuring the implementation of best practices in cloud operations. Applicants must have a Top-Secret clearance and significant experience in cloud technologies such as Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud, along with excellent skills in automation and security management.

Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan (Employer Match)

Health Insurance Plans (Medical, Rx, Dental, and Vision)

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• 6+ years of hands-on experience in cloud engineering and infrastructure management.
• Must possess an active Top-Secret clearance.
• Strong expertise in DevOps practices and Infrastructure as Code.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cloud projects including design and optimization.
• Manage secure cloud infrastructures leveraging major cloud platforms.
• Automate cloud infrastructure deployments using multiple tools.

Skills

Cloud Engineering

Azure

AWS

Google Cloud

Kubernetes

Terraform

Automation

DevOps Practices

Scripting

Incident Management

Education

BS/BA degree in Computer Science or related IT discipline

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure Monitor

AWS CloudWatch

Job description

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NOTE: This is a full-time employment opportunity (No C2C, subcontractor or 1099 engagements, please.) The candidate MUST be a U.S. , possess an active Top-Secret clearance, and be local to the Washington DC metro area. This position is on-site, ET time zone work schedule.

Daily Responsibilities

• Oversee cloud projects from inception to completion, including design, migration strategies, and optimization of cloud- solutions.
• Lead the design, deployment, and management of secure cloud infrastructures leveraging Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Manage Kubernetes environments, including both self-managed clusters and cloud- services (AKS, EKS, GKE), ensuring scalability, security, and cost-efficiency.
• Perform hands-on configuration and troubleshooting of cloud security tools, including Azure Firewall, Network Security Groups, Azure Sentinel, Microsoft Defender, and & Access Management (IAM) solutions.
• Automate cloud infrastructure deployments using tools like Terraform, Ansible, ARM, Bicep, and PowerShell.
• Drive process improvements and automation to enhance operational efficiency and minimize downtime.
• Actively engage in incident management, problem resolution, and root cause analysis for critical cloud services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize cloud operations, implement DevSecOps best practices, and ensure compliance with industry standards (FedRAMP, NIST, ISO 27001).
• Provide mentorship to junior engineers and collaborate with cloud architects to align project goals with strategic IT initiatives.
• Support on-call rotations, ensuring timely resolution of customer issues and continuous operational excellence.

Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. as mandated by our government client.
• Must possess an active Top-Secret clearance; an interim Top-Secret clearance may be considered.
• Must be local to the Washington DC metro area to be on-site daily.
• 6+ years of hands-on experience in cloud engineering, systems administration, and infrastructure management.
• Proven experience in deploying and managing cloud services (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud), with a focus on IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS solutions.
• Strong expertise in DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, ARM, Bicep, JSON, YAML).
• Advanced skills in cloud security, management (Azure AD, OAuth), and network configurations (firewalls, VPNs, load balancers).
• Proficiency in scripting (PowerShell, Python) and automation of cloud infrastructure.
• Demonstrated experience in troubleshooting complex system issues, including root cause analysis and incident management.
• Ability to work in customer-facing roles, providing technical guidance and support for critical cloud environments.
• BS/BA degree in Computer Science, Information Sciences, or related IT discipline or equivalent experience.

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Professional Architect, or similar is a PLUS.
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices architectures is a PLUS.
• Experience with cloud cost optimization, monitoring tools (Azure Monitor, AWS CloudWatch, Google Stackdriver), and performance tuning is a PLUS.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and project management is a PLUS.

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes:

• 401(k) Retirement Plan (Employer Match)
• Health Insurance Plans (Medical, Rx, Dental, and Vision – Open Access)
• Long Term and Short-Term (Company Paid Benefit)
• Life Insurance (Company Paid Benefit)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Discount Programs for Consumer Products and Wellness Services

Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The annual salary range for this position is $119,463 – $161,100.