Senior Cloud Engineer IV: Azure Gov & Automation Lead

Applied Information Sciences, Inc; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 102,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) with match

PTO

Healthcare benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonus Program

Flexible Holiday Leave

Job summary

Applied Information Sciences, Inc. seeks a highly skilled Cloud Engineer IV to support federal workloads by migrating sensitive systems to the cloud and designing secure, scalable architectures.

The role emphasizes Azure Government, containerization, and rigorous security controls across PaaS/IaaS platforms. The ideal candidate will lead cloud consulting efforts, guide stakeholders, and ensure cost optimization while maintaining strong documentation and governance practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years of experience, or Master’s Degree and 10+ years of experience, or 7 years with PhD.
• A degree in Information Technology, Data Science, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or Software Engineering is highly desired.
• However, 4 years of additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure, scalable, and highly available cloud solutions on Azure Government, utilizing PaaS/IaaS services and containerization (Kubernetes, Docker, AKS).
• Create and execute detailed cloud migration plans while ensuring security and compliance throughout the process.
• Drive enhancements for cloud management platforms, evaluating their performance and making necessary improvements.
• Develop infrastructure as code (IAC) with tools such as Terraform and ARM templates.
• Lead cloud consulting engagements, providing strategic insights on cloud architecture, technology deployments, and portfolio management.
• Educate and guide stakeholders and engineering teams on effective cloud solutions, security best practices, and cost optimization strategies.
• Participate in technical project reviews to ensure designs meet operational and security requirements.
• Maintain technical documentation and stay updated on emerging tools and best practices.

Job description

Applied Information Sciences, Inc. seeks a highly skilled Cloud Engineer IV to support federal workloads by migrating sensitive systems to the cloud and designing secure, scalable architectures.

The role emphasizes Azure Government, containerization, and rigorous security controls across PaaS/IaaS platforms. The ideal candidate will lead cloud consulting efforts, guide stakeholders, and ensure cost optimization while maintaining strong documentation and governance practices.