Senior Cloud Engineer (TS/SCI) - Remote w Travel

Maximus; Cheyenne (WY); Remote; USD 170,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus is seeking a Cloud Engineer to support a defense client remotely. The role requires active TS/SCI and willingness to travel to Washington DC, Northern VA, Boston, and San Antonio.

The engineer will design, test, and optimize cloud implementations, collaborate with engineering teams, and ensure security and performance across cloud environments. Preferred candidates hold cloud certifications and experience with Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, and scripting in Python or Java.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI or Top Secret with SCI eligibility required.
• BS in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; 10 years of experience may substitute for a degree.
• 8 years of related work experience required.
• Security+ or DoD 8570 IAT-II certification required.
• Knowledge of at least one major cloud environment provider and cloud certifications preferred.
• Ability to travel 10–20%.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, develop, test, and evaluate cloud systems and integration with cloud service providers.
• Plan and conduct tasks for internal cloud enterprise shared virtualization infrastructure.
• Develop and execute cloud solution roadmaps aligned with business objectives.
• Formulate and design systems using analytical methods to predict outcomes and costs.
• Analyze cloud requirements to determine feasibility within time and cost constraints.
• Consult with engineering staff to meet hardware, software, and performance requirements of cloud tech.

Skills

Cloud certifications

Cloud architecture

CI/CD

Python

Java

Terraform

Security best practices

Networking basics

AWS/Azure/GC certifications

Communication

TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Technology or related field

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Terraform

Job description

Maximus is seeking a Cloud Engineer to support a defense client remotely. The role requires active TS/SCI and willingness to travel to Washington DC, Northern VA, Boston, and San Antonio.

The engineer will design, test, and optimize cloud implementations, collaborate with engineering teams, and ensure security and performance across cloud environments. Preferred candidates hold cloud certifications and experience with Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, and scripting in Python or Java.