Senior Cloud Engineer/Architect (remote)

Join DevOps; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer/Architect to support the U.S. Army's C5ISR Center. This remote position involves designing and maintaining cloud infrastructure, optimizing resources, and ensuring compliance with security policies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, alongside strong scripting skills in Python and PowerShell. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to enhancing Soldiers' capabilities through cutting-edge technology solutions. If you're passionate about cloud engineering and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 6-9 years of experience or equivalent in cloud engineering.
• Understanding of software development processes and cloud governance.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain cloud infrastructure for the U.S. Army.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on cloud solutions.

Skills

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

Scripting and automation (Python, PowerShell)

Problem-solving skills

Communication and teamwork

Cloud Governance, IaaS, PaaS, SaaS

DevSecOps, Containers, CI/CD

Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible)

Cloud Monitoring and Security

Experience in multi-cloud environments

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Jenkins

Kubernetes

Docker

Job description

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Overview

GovCIO has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Cloud Engineer/Architect at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. This position will support the U.S. Army C5ISR Center, which aims to enhance Soldiers' capabilities through science and technology solutions within the Army Futures Command DEVCOM. The successful candidate will develop technologies used by the U.S. Army across various platforms, ensuring our forces can see, sense, communicate, and move faster than adversaries.

This is a remote position.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain cloud infrastructure
• Monitor cloud resources for performance and cost optimization
• Troubleshoot and resolve cloud-related issues
• Develop, implement, and maintain configurations of cloud services including AWS, Azure Cloudfront, S3, SNS, SQS
• Administer AWS EKS, Azure AKS, and related infrastructure
• Create deployment scripts for monitoring, reporting, and alerts to ensure a robust, scalable, and high-availability infrastructure
• Analyze security threats and assess their impact on customer environments
• Triage and resolve technical and user issues
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on cloud solutions
• Ensure compliance with security and data policies
• Identify optimal solutions, follow best practices, troubleshoot effectively, stay industry-aware, and work as part of a team
• Support the development and operation of cloud platforms
• Use DevOps methodologies for deploying complex infrastructures and services
• Participate in agile teams with internal and external stakeholders
• Develop deployment scripts and methods using Terraform, CloudFormation, and other cloud-centric platforms

Qualifications

High School diploma with 6-9 years of experience or equivalent.

• Security Clearance: Secret (interim acceptable)

Required Skills and Experience

• Understanding of software development processes
• Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
• Scripting and automation skills (Python, PowerShell)
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Commitment to continuous learning and adaptability
• 4-8 years of professional experience
• Knowledge of Cloud Governance, IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, DevSecOps, Containers, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible), Cloud Monitoring, Cloud Security, Windows & Linux
• Experience in multi-cloud environments
• Preferred: Ansible, Jenkins, Python, CI/CD tools (Argo CD), containerization (Kubernetes, Docker)
• DoD 8570 IAM or IAT II or III certification (e.g., Security+)

Company Overview

GovCIO is passionate about transforming government IT, delivering innovative solutions to improve government operations and citizen services. We seek talented individuals to join our mission and help us build a dynamic workforce.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Compensation

The posted salary range is indicative of the starting pay but may vary based on experience, skills, and other factors. The total compensation may include additional elements, discussed during hiring. The position is at-will, with possible salary modifications.

Salary Range: USD $125,000 - $150,000 per year.

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Location: US-Remote

ID: 2025-5859

Category: Information Technology

Position Type: Full-Time