Secret Cloud Automation Engineer

Insight Global; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Cloud Automation Engineer to design, automate, and manage cloud infrastructure across AWS and Azure using IaC and CI/CD pipelines. The role focuses on building scalable automation, implementing security controls, and modernizing cloud operations within a federal program.

The ideal candidate will have Terraform, Ansible, and GitHub Actions expertise, plus experience with cloud networking, serverless solutions, and multi-cloud deployment strategies.

Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance.
• 3+ years of hands-on Terraform experience.
• Strong Ansible experience for configuration management and deployment.
• Experience in AWS and Azure cloud environments.
• Experience with AWS Lambda and Azure Logic Apps.
• Hands-on CI/CD development using GitHub Actions.
• Scripting: Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Git/GitHub version control proficiency.
• Cloud networking concepts: VPCs, VNets, VPNs, routing, DNS, TCP/IP.
• Experience implementing cloud security best practices.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) expertise.
• Experience troubleshooting cloud infra and deployments.
• Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes.
• Monitoring with CloudWatch and Azure Monitor.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT or related field.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Developer Associate.
• Azure Administrator or Developer Associate Certification.
• HashiCorp Terraform Associate Certification.
• GitHub Certifications.
• Multi-cloud deployment strategy experience.
• Experience with FedRAMP, NIST, or CIS compliance frameworks.
• Experience with Terratest, InSpec, or Pester.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain Terraform modules for AWS and Azure deployments.
• Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks for config management and app deployments.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code standards and best practices.
• Build reusable cloud automation frameworks and deployment templates.
• Deploy and manage AWS and Azure cloud services.
• Design and implement serverless solutions using AWS Lambda and Azure technologies.
• Develop and optimize CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions.
• Create automated testing, validation, and security controls for deployments.
• Design and support cloud networking including VPNs, ExpressRoute, Direct Connect, routing, and security controls.
• Troubleshoot infrastructure, networking, and deployment issues.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor cloud environments and establish alerting solutions.
• Develop standardized cloud deployment processes and documentation.
• Conduct code reviews and mentor team members on cloud automation best practices.
• Drive process improvement and automation initiatives across the environment.

Skills

Terraform

Ansible

GitHub Actions

AWS

Azure

CI/CD

Python

Bash

PowerShell

Git

Cloud networking

Terraform IaC

Docker

Kubernetes

Monitoring (CloudWatch/Azure Monitor)

Multi-cloud

FedRAMP/NIST

Terratest/InSpec/Pester

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate

Azure Administrator or Developer Associate Certification

HashiCorp Terraform Associate Certification

GitHub Certifications

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

GitHub

AWS

Azure

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a Cloud Automation Engineer for a federal technology program supporting a large-scale federal environment. This engineer will be responsible for designing, automating, and managing cloud infrastructure across AWS and Azure using Infrastructure as Code methodologies. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Terraform, Ansible, GitHub Actions, and cloud networking, with experience building scalable automation frameworks and CI/CD pipelines. This individual will play a key role in modernizing cloud operations, improving deployment reliability, implementing security controls, and supporting enterprise-wide cloud automation initiatives. The position offers the opportunity to work within a long-term federal program leveraging cutting-edge cloud, automation, and DevOps technologies in a highly collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain Terraform modules for AWS and Azure infrastructure deployments
• Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks for configuration management and application deployments
• Implement Infrastructure as Code standards and best practices
• Build reusable cloud automation frameworks and deployment templates
• Deploy and manage AWS and Azure cloud services
• Design and implement serverless solutions using AWS Lambda and Azure technologies
• Develop and optimize CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions
• Create automated testing, validation, and security controls for deployments
• Design and support cloud networking including VPNs, ExpressRoute, Direct Connect, routing, and security controls
• Troubleshoot infrastructure, networking, and deployment issues
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
• Monitor cloud environments and establish alerting solutions
• Develop standardized cloud deployment processes and documentation
• Conduct code reviews and mentor team members on cloud automation best practices
• Drive process improvement and automation initiatives across the environment

Skills and Requirements

• Active Secret Clearance
• 3+ years of hands-on Terraform experience
• Strong Ansible experience for configuration management and application deployment
• Experience working in both AWS and Azure cloud environments
• Experience with AWS Lambda and Azure Logic Apps
• Hands-on CI/CD pipeline development using GitHub Actions
• Strong scripting experience with Python, Bash, and/or PowerShell
• Strong Git/GitHub version control experience
• Deep understanding of cloud networking concepts including VPCs, VNets, VPNs, routing, DNS, and TCP/IP
• Experience implementing cloud security best practices
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) expertise
• Experience troubleshooting cloud infrastructure and deployment issues
• Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience with monitoring tools such as CloudWatch and Azure Monitor
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Developer Associate
• Azure Administrator or Developer Associate Certification
• HashiCorp Terraform Associate Certification
• GitHub Certifications
• Multi-cloud deployment strategy experience
• Experience supporting FedRAMP, NIST, or CIS compliance frameworks
• Experience with infrastructure testing tools such as Terratest, InSpec, or Pester
• GitOps experience
• Previous DevOps or Cloud Engineering background
• FinOps or cloud cost optimization experience
• Experience with Prometheus and Grafana

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].