Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer in Washington, DC. This role involves overseeing government cloud-based infrastructure, including support for AI software programs and cybersecurity implementations.

The ideal candidate will have 15+ years of engineering experience, especially in classified cloud deployments, and must hold a current Top Secret/SCI clearance. This position includes guiding software development teams and aligning systems with DoD standards.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of engineering/systems engineering experience.
• 5+ years in SAP/SCI environments.
• 5+ years working with classified cloud deployments.

Responsibilities

• Guide design and development of diverse software systems.
• Analyze user requirements for software design.
• Oversee multiple software development teams.

Skills

Engineering / Systems Engineering Experience

Classified Cloud Deployments

SAP/SCI Environments

Cybersecurity Implementation

Cloud Migration Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Job description

Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

MTSI is seeking a Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to oversee the performance of contracted support building out government cloud‑based infrastructure, including software platforms, underlying services, cybersecurity, DevSecOps pipelines, and collaboration services that support multiple AI‑enabled software programs.

Responsibilities

• Guide the design, development, and enhancement of diverse software systems, including analytics, algorithms, large‑scale data processing, real‑time systems, and business management tools.
• Contribute to system design by analyzing hardware/software trade‑offs, promoting software reuse, integrating COTS/GOTS solutions, and performing requirement analyses from system‑level specifications to individual components.
• Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements.
• Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards.
• Implement recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards.
• Oversee multiple software development teams and ensure the work is completed in accordance with the constraints of the software development process being used on any project.
• Advise for and participate in technical and programmatic reviews for assigned programs.
• Prepare and assess technical and programmatic products and collaborate with stakeholders to support associated reviews.
• Participate in technical/engineering and program meetings, support analysis, make recommendations, and track actions to closure.
• Support cost estimation, technical risk management, and resource planning for systems engineering activities.
• Oversee requirements traceability and validation, ensuring designs meet specifications and mission objectives.
• Ensure all systems align with DoD standards, military specifications, risk management guidelines, and cybersecurity requirements.

Requirements

• 15+ years of engineering / systems engineering experience.
• 5 years in SAP/SCI environments.
• 5 years working with classified cloud deployments.
• Experience managing migrations between cloud developments and hybrid/multi‑cloud environments, balancing multiple vendors performing different cloud‑based software engineering and development functions, and creating / leading security and cybersecurity implementation work.
• (Highly Desired) Integration with or work directly on Intelligence Community IT systems and cloud infrastructure.
• Familiarity with policy, legal, and security implications of multi‑agency data processing.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline.

Clearance

Current/active Top Secret/SCI; Current or recent DoD SAP access. Subject to a Counterintelligence (CI) polygraph.