Senior Cloud Engineer – Multi-Cloud & Automation Lead

ECS; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth ECS invites a Senior Cloud Engineer to join a high-energy team at Ft. Meade, MD, designing and maintaining multi-cloud infrastructure across AWS, Azure, and on‑prem.

The role requires DoD context, security clearances, and a proactive mindset in solving complex network and platform automation challenges. The candidate will work closely with SMEs, integrate cloud solutions in a CI/CD environment, and ensure robust security posture while supporting DoW enclave deployments and partner

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen.
• Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in STEM and 10–12 years of related professional experience.
• DoD 8140 compliant with active minimum IAT Level II Security+ (or higher).
• Ability to travel CONUS / OCONUS up to 20% of the time, as needed.
• 5–7 years designing, engineering, and deploying infrastructure in cloud environments.
• 5+ years Azure experience across Windows and Linux endpoints; hands-on with Azure AD, VNet, VMs, Storage, etc.
• Proficiency in AD and DNS development/deployment; cloud networking troubleshooting.
• Strong understanding of firewalls, NAT, SSL/TLS, etc.
• Experience with automation languages (PowerShell, ARM/Bicep, Bash, Python) and STIGing endpoints.

Responsibilities

• Integrate, collaborate, and support a team in a highly agile environment to implement multi-cloud solutions.
• Leverage automation, container orchestration, security, and cloud services for large DoW programs.
• Architect, design, implement, and maintain cloud solutions in AWS/Azure.
• Assist in partner network integration, testing, and monitoring.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

U.S. Citizen

Active Secret security clearance

Top Secret eligibility

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in Computer Science / Information Systems Management or related STEM field

Tools

Azure Cloud

AWS

Active Directory

DNS

PowerShell

Bash

Python

ARM/Bicep Templates

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Job description

Everforth ECS invites a Senior Cloud Engineer to join a high-energy team at Ft. Meade, MD, designing and maintaining multi-cloud infrastructure across AWS, Azure, and on‑prem.

The role requires DoD context, security clearances, and a proactive mindset in solving complex network and platform automation challenges. The candidate will work closely with SMEs, integrate cloud solutions in a CI/CD environment, and ensure robust security posture while supporting DoW enclave deployments and partner