Senior Cloud Engineer

ManTech International; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH seeks a motivated Senior Cloud Engineer to design, implement, and manage secure Azure cloud infrastructures in Chantilly, VA. The role focuses on security monitoring and threat detection, leveraging DevOps practices to support complex cloud environments.

Responsibilities include deploying IaC with Terraform/ARM/BICEP, configuring NSGs, and using Defender for Cloud and Sentinel to ensure compliance. Strong scripting and DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 or ability to obtain within 6 months preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years IT experience in lieu of degree.
• 5+ years in cloud engineering and/or development.
• Azure solution design/deployment experience with DevOps tools.
• Experience with IaC tools: ARM, Terraform, Ansible, or BICEP.
• Scripting: PowerShell, Bash, Python, YAML, JSON; Azure templates.

Responsibilities

• Support Azure services and infrastructure using IaC (Terraform/ARM/BICEP).
• Troubleshoot Azure environments and implement security best practices.
• Use Defender for Cloud and Sentinel to ensure security posture.
• Write/maintain automation with PowerShell, Python, or Azure CLI; run via Azure Functions.
• Configure NSGs, gateways, and network controls for resource protection.
• Manage Azure compute, storage, networking, and databases.
• Collaborate across teams to address complex technical needs and security.

Skills

Azure cloud

DevOps practices

Security monitoring

Infrastructure as Code

PowerShell

Python

Git

Azure DevOps

GitHub Enterprise

Terraform

ARM templates

BICEP

Ansible

Azure CLI

Docker

Kubernetes

Education

Bachelor’s degree

DoD 8570 IAT Level 2

Microsoft Azure certifications

Tools

Terraform

ARM templates

Ansible

BICEP

PowerShell

Python

Azure CLI

Git

Azure DevOps

GitHub Enterprise

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Senior Cloud Engineer to join our team in Chantilly, VA.

The Senior Cloud Engineer will leverage their strong technical background and knowledge to design, implement, and manage secure Azure cloud infrastructures in support of mission-critical operations. This role focuses on security monitoring and threat detection, leveraging modern DevOps tools and practices to support complex cloud environments.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Supporting Azure cloud services and infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or ARM templates
• Troubleshooting and resolving issues related to Azure cloud environments while implementing security best practices
• Leveraging Azure data services including Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Microsoft Sentinel to ensure security posture and compliance
• Writing and maintaining automation scripts in PowerShell, Python, or Azure CLI and executing them using Azure Functions
• Configuring network security groups (NSGs), application gateways, and other network controls to protect cloud resources
• Managing Azure compute, storage, networking, and database services to ensure complete and functioning systems
• Applying security best practices and compliance standards while collaborating effectively across teams to address complex technical needs

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or 4+ additional years of IT experience in lieu of a degree
• 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering and/or development
• Experience designing and deploying Azure-based solutions and working with DevOps tools such as Azure DevOps or Git
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools like ARM templates, Terraform, Ansible, or BICEP
• Experience automating workflows using scripting tools such as PowerShell, Bash, Python, YAML, or JSON
• Experience with cloud template technologies including Azure Resource Manager and GitHub Enterprise
• DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 certification (e.g., Security+, SSCP) or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• Microsoft certifications such as Azure Administrator Associate or Azure Security Engineer Associate
• Familiarity with container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes, and experience with other cloud platforms
• Understanding of NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-37, and DoD Cloud Security Requirements Guide

Clearance Requirements:

• An active TS/SCI with Polygraph