Remote Cloud Engineer – TS/SCI Clearance (Defense)

Maximus; Jackson (MS); Remote; USD 170,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus seeks a Cloud Engineer to support a defense client remotely, with travel required to Washington DC, Northern VA, Boston, MA and San Antonio, TX. An active TS/SCI with SCI eligibility is required.

The role involves researching and designing cloud systems, implementing cloud infrastructure, and creating roadmaps to align with business objectives. Strong knowledge of Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, automation, and security best practices is essential.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI or Top Secret with SCI eligibility.
• BS in CS/IT or related field; 10 years may substitute.
• 8 years of related work experience required.
• Security+ or DoD 8570 IAT-II certification required.
• Ability to travel 10%–20%.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, develop, test, and evaluate cloud systems with service providers.
• Plan and maintain internal cloud virtualization infrastructure.
• Develop and execute cloud solution roadmaps aligned with business goals.
• Formulate systems using analytic models to predict outcomes.
• Analyze cloud requirements for feasible design within time and cost.
• Consult with engineering to support hardware, software, and performance needs.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Python

Java

CI/CD

Terraform

IaC

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Security best practices

Education

BS in Computer Science/Information Technology or related field

Tools

Terraform

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Job description

Maximus seeks a Cloud Engineer to support a defense client remotely, with travel required to Washington DC, Northern VA, Boston, MA and San Antonio, TX. An active TS/SCI with SCI eligibility is required.

The role involves researching and designing cloud systems, implementing cloud infrastructure, and creating roadmaps to align with business objectives. Strong knowledge of Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, automation, and security best practices is essential.