Principal Cloud Engineer

AECOM; Herndon (VA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in cloud solutions seeks a Principal Cloud Engineer to oversee the design and delivery of innovative cloud-native solutions. This hybrid role located in Herndon, VA requires a strong background in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud with a commitment to driving technical excellence and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• 9+ years in cloud architecture or engineering.
• Extensive experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Strong programming skills (Python, Java, Node.js, Go).

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of cloud-native solutions.
• Collaborate with teams to optimize cloud applications.
• Mentor development teams on performance and security.

Skills

Cloud-native development frameworks

Microservices architecture

Containerization

APIs

RESTful services

Cloud security practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Ansible

CloudFormation

Job description

ManTech seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented **Principal Cloud Engineer** to join our Digital Practice. This is a Hybrid position located in Herndon, VA.

The Digital Practice provides end-to-end cloud solutions for workloads in AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and Oracle, enhancing the Customer’s mission through innovation, speed, agility, security, and resiliency.

**Responsibilities include but are not limited to:**

+ Leading the design, development and delivery of prototypes and cloud-native solutions.

+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and optimize applications that leverage cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, Oracle, or Google Cloud.

+ Setting technical direction, mentoring development teams, and ensuring the performance, scalability, and security of cloud-based solutions.

+ Assisting with solutioning for proposals

**Minimum Qualifications:**

+ Bachelor’s degree in computer science, or a related field; an additional 6 years of technology experience might be substituted for a degree.

+ 9+ years of experience in architecture or engineering with a focus on cloud technologies.

+ Extensive experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, Oracle, Google Cloud).

+ Strong proficiency in cloud-native development frameworks, microservices architecture, and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

+ Programming skills in languages such as Python, Java, Node.js, Go, or similar.

+ Strong understanding of APIs, RESTful services, and API gateways.

+ Knowledge of cloud security practices, including identity management, encryption, and secure coding.

+ Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (e.g., CDK, Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation).

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ Master’s degree in related field.

+ Cloud certifications such as AWS Certified Developer, Azure Developer Associate, or Google Professional Cloud Developer.

+ Experience with agile development methodologies.

+ Experience with multi-cloud or hybrid cloud environments.

+ Familiarity with modern data processing frameworks and tools in the cloud (e.g., Kafka, Spark).

**Clearance Requirements:**

+ Must have an active TS/SCI w/ CI Poly.

**Physical Requirements:**

+ Must be able to be in a stationary position more than 50% of the time

+ Must be able to communicate, converse, and exchange information with peers and senior personnel

+ The person in this position frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations

+ The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.

ManTech International Corporation, as well as its subsidiaries proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with ManTech through its online applicant system, please email us at [e-mail] and provide your name and contact information.