Secret Sr. Cloud Engineer (AWS and Azure)

Insight Global (United States); Fairfax (VA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer to design, implement, and maintain multi-cloud enclaves in AWS and Azure for DoD programs. Hybrid onsite/remote work in Fairfax, VA, with required travel to Springfield, VA; Falls Church, VA; and Adelphi, MD, plus 10–20% CONUS/OCONUS travel.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in cloud engineering, with Azure and AWS expertise, strong automation skills (Terraform, scripting), and the ability to work in a fast-paced, agile team.

Qualifications

• Active DoD security clearance (Secret or higher) required.
• 10+ years in cloud engineering roles.
• Experience with Azure and AWS in multi-cloud environments.
• Ability to travel up to 20% domestically and abroad.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain multi-cloud enclaves in AWS and Azure.
• Collaborate with DoD partners to integrate and test cloud solutions.
• Automate infrastructure using Terraform and scripting languages.
• Provide site support travel for CONUS/OCONUS as needed.

Skills

Active Secret clearance

STEM degree

Cloud engineering experience

DoD program experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in Computer Science/IS Management

Tools

Azure

AWS

Terraform

PowerShell

Job description

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking an experienced Senior Cloud Engineer to work as a member of a team managing and maintaining multiple coalition Mission Partner network enclaves in support of the DoW community. The Senior Cloud Engineer will work with a team to design, implement, and maintain enclaves' virtual infrastructure in both AWS and Azure Cloud. The Senior Cloud Engineer position is a demanding, high-energy role that requires innovative solutions to network, hardware, and software problems. The ideal candidate has exceptional problem-solving skills and a breadth of expertise in cloud networking concepts, modern CI/CD pipeline, platform automation, and infrastructure development supporting these technologies.

The candidate will work in a hybrid onsite/remote capacity in offices located in Fairfax VA, and will be required to travel to Springfield, VA; Falls Church, VA; and/or Adelphi, MD for weekly customer site support, as needed. The candidate must also have the ability to travel CONUS and OCONUS approximately 10 - 20%, as needed.

Primary Responsibilities

• Integrate, collaborate, and support, a team of subject matter experts in a highly agile environment, to implement best-in-class, multi-cloud solutions.


• Leverage a variety of automation, instance, and/or container, orchestration, security, and native/non-native cloud services for large DoD program(s).


• Architect, design, implement, and maintain cloud solutions and new capabilities in AWS/Azure.


• Assist in partner network integration, testing, and monitoring.


• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Requirements

• Active Secret security clearance.


• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) discipline, and at least 10+ years of related professional experience.


• Ability to obtain a DoD 8140 IAT Level II Security+ (or higher) within 60 days of hire.


• Ability to work in a hybrid capacity in Fairfax, VA (up to 3 days in office).


• Ability to travel <20% throughout the lifespan of the Program to CONUS / OCONUS customer sites and government installations.


• 5-7 years of experience designing, engineering, and deploying infrastructure systems and services within cloud environments.


• 5 years of experience and proficiency working with Azure and AWS Cloud computing technologies across Windows and Linux endpoints, with hands-on experience with the following resources:AzureEntra ID, Virtual Networking, Virtual Machines, Storage Accounts, etc.Azure, RSV, Azure Monitor, Log Analytics Workspaces, etc.


• AWS GovCloudAmazon EC2, VPC, EBS, Elastic Load Balancing, S3, EKS, NLB, NLBProficiency developing, engineering, and deploying Microsoft Active Directory and DNS.


• Proficiency supporting Windows and Linux Server/Desktop endpoints.


• Proficiency with Cloud networking and troubleshooting Cloud networking environments (IP networking, VPNs, DNS, and load balancing).


• A solid understanding of firewalls, NAT, SSL/TLS, etc.


• Experience in one or more automation languages (Terraform, PowerShell, ARM/Bicep Templates, BASH, Python).


• Experience with STIGing Windows and Linux endpoints and using the STIG Viewer for reporting.


• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, with a proven ability to weigh the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and identify the most appropriate solution.


• Highly developed interpersonal and oral/written communication skills, with the ability to effectively and professionally interact with a diverse set of stakeholders (from peers to end-users to executive management).


• Active Top Secret or higher security clearance.


• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems Management, or similar STEM discipline.


• Experience:With DevSecOps frameworks.Using big data and cloud tools and technologies.Working with DoD computer network organizations and/or performers.


• AWS certification: AWS Certified Solution Architect; Associate/Professional (preferred).


• CompTIA Security+ and/or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).

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].