Principal Cloud Engineer

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

Job summary

Join a leading tech firm as a Principal Cloud Engineer in Herndon, VA. You'll lead innovative cloud solutions across major platforms like AWS and Azure, collaborating with teams to enhance customer missions with agility and security. Ideal candidates have extensive cloud experience and a passion for digital transformation.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience in architecture or engineering with focus on cloud technologies.
• Extensive experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, Oracle, Google).
• Knowledge of cloud security practices and Infrastructure-as-Code.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of cloud-native solutions.
• Collaborate on optimizing applications on cloud platforms.
• Mentor development teams and ensure performance of cloud solutions.

Skills

Cloud-native development

API management

Microservices architecture

Containerization

Cloud security practices

Infrastructure-as-Code

Programming (Python, Java, Node.js, Go)

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Master's degree in related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

Oracle Cloud

Google Cloud

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Ansible

CDK

Job description

Elevate your career with ManTech International Corporation! Join a dynamic team dedicated to national security through cutting-edge technology. Since 1968, ManTech has led in delivering advanced solutions to government intelligence, the Department of Defense, and Federal Civilian sectors. Dive into innovation in Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and Software Development. Your journey to impactful work and rapid growth starts now—be extraordinary at ManTech!

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 considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with ManTech, please email us at [e-mail] and provide your name and contact information.