REMOTE Cloud Engineer

System One; Greenbelt (MD); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a remote Cloud Engineer with a strong background in designing secure cloud architectures. The role involves leveraging extensive system administration and security expertise to ensure seamless operations across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. Ideal candidates will have significant industry experience and the ability to obtain necessary security clearances.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship required; ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
• 8+ years of relevant industry experience in cloud environments.
• Expertise in security best practices and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage secure cloud architectures on major platforms.
• Ensure high availability of cloud services and perform incident response.
• Collaborate with teams and mentor junior staff.

Skills

System Administration

Security Administration

Scripting

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud Platform

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

ALTA IT has a Direct Hire position open for a Cloud Engineer. If you or anyone you know is interested in learning more, please send your updated resume to [e-mail]. Looking forward to working with you!
REMOTE Cloud Engineer
US Citizenship is required
Active Treasury clearance is preferred


Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage secure cloud architectures on platforms such as AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud Platform.
• Utilize extensive system administration experience to ensure seamless operations and high availability of cloud services.
• Apply security administration expertise to manage identity and access management (IAM), implement network security policies, and monitor compliance with security frameworks.
• Leverage scripting skills (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell) to automate tasks, enhance system efficiencies, and orchestrate complex workflows.
• Employ best practices in cloud security to harden cloud environments against vulnerabilities, ensuring data protection and threat mitigation.
• Conduct proactive troubleshooting and incident response to resolve complex issues with minimal downtime.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance security initiatives, streamline operations, and achieve business objectives.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to the development of internal training programs.

Requirements:

• Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field and 8+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Strong foundation in system and security administration, including experience with both Linux and Windows environments.
• Demonstrable expertise in scripting and automation with languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Profound knowledge of cloud services, architecture, and hands-on experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Proven background in security best practices, policies, and regulatory compliance (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA).
• Experience in system and application hardening, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to manage complex cross-platform integrations.

Desired:

• Active Treasury clearance preferred
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Security Engineer, or equivalent are strongly preferred.

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