Senior Cloud Solutions Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP ownership

Annual educational reimbursement

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. seeks a Senior Cloud Solutions Engineer to join the Missile Defense Agency in Huntsville, AL, architecting mission workloads and building automated DevSecOps pipelines for IL5/IL6 environments. The role accelerates secure software delivery to the warfighter.

You will modernize legacy DoD apps, designing cloud-native architectures for AWS GovCloud and Azure Government while enabling a secure-by-design software factory with cATO readiness.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance (TS/SCI preferred).
• DoD 8140/8570 IASAE Level II or III requirements (e.g., CISSP, CASP+).
• 8+ years IT/infrastructure or software engineering with 5+ years cloud workloads or DevSecOps in federal/DoD environments.

Responsibilities

• Analyze legacy DoW applications and design IL5/IL6 target-state architectures.
• Architect and implement end-to-end CI/CD pipelines aligned with DoD DevSecOps reference design.
• Embed automated security controls in pipelines with SAST/DAST/SCA, RMF readiness checks.
• Develop modular IaC templates (CloudFormation, Terraform, ARM) for repeatable deployments.
• Lead transitions from legacy on-prem SIPR/NIPR to AWS GovCloud/ Azure Government with zero mission degradation.

Skills

Cloud architecture

DevSecOps

Security by design

CLOUD GOVERNANCE

RMF compliance

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science / Software Engineering / Cybersecurity

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

GitLab CI/Jenkins

SonarQube

Fortify

Twistlock

Terraform

AWS CloudFormation / Terraform

Job description

Senior Cloud Solutions Engineer

MTSI is seeking a Senior Cloud Solutions Engineer to join our team at the Missile Defense Agency in Huntsville, Alabama. This role will help a team accelerate the delivery of secure software capabilities to the warfighter. In this critical role, you will architect mission workloads and build the automated DevSecOps pipelines required to deploy them across Impact Level 5 and 6 (IL5/IL6) environments.

About the Program

You will lead the modernization of legacy defense applications, designing cloud-native architectures targeted for AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, and high-side on-premise VMware vSphere data centers. Your primary objective is to implement a "secure by design" software factory that supports Continuous Authority to Operate (cATO) pathways, ensuring that mission-critical code is deployed rapidly, securely, and in strict compliance with DoW cybersecurity mandates.

Core Responsibilities

• Analyze legacy DoW application portfolios and design target-state architectures for IL5/IL6 environments. Re-platform workloads using hardened containers (e.g., DoD Iron Bank) and Kubernetes, or re-architect for cloud-native services to enhance mission resilience.


• Architect and implement end-to-end CI/CD pipelines aligned with the DoD Enterprise DevSecOps Reference Design. Build the automation framework necessary to support a Continuous Authority to Operate (cATO), integrating source control, build automation, and deployment strategies.


• Embed automated security controls directly into the pipeline. Implement SAST/DAST/SCA scanning, automated DISA STIG compliance checks, and Open Policy Agent (OPA) guardrails to ensure all deployments meet Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements prior to release.


• Develop and enforce modular IaC templates (AWS CloudFormation, Azure ARM, Terraform) to define and provision hybrid mission environments. Ensure all infrastructure deployments are version-controlled, repeatable, and peer-reviewed.


• Provide technical leadership for transitioning workloads from legacy on-premise SIPR/NIPR environments to AWS GovCloud/Secret and Azure Government. Design the automation to execute migrations with zero mission degradation.

Required Qualifications

• Security Clearance:Must possess an active DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance. (TS/SCI preferred).


• DoD Certification:Must meet DoD 8140/8570 IASAE Level II or III requirements (e.g., CISSP, CASP+, or CISSP-ISSEP).

Experience

• 8 years in IT infrastructure or software engineering, with at least 5 years architecting cloud workloads or building DevSecOps pipelines in federal/DoD environments.


• Hybrid Cloud Expertise:Proven, hands-on experience designing architectures that span AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, and on-premise VMware vSphere environments (vCenter, ESXi, NSX).


• DevSecOps Tooling:Deep practical knowledge of containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), CI/CD orchestration (e.g., GitLab CI, Jenkins), and integrating security scanners (e.g., SonarQube, Fortify, Twistlock).


• IaC Mastery:Extensive experience with AWS CloudFormation and/or Terraform for deploying infrastructure in highly regulated environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, or CKA (Certified Kubernetes Administrator).


• Strong proficiency in Python, Bash, Typescript, or PowerShell for building complex automation and pipeline glue logic.


• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related technical discipline.

Interesting Work

Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.

Values

Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.

100% Employee Owned

We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.

Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for

• Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year


• Flexible schedules


• 6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually


• Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)


• Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account


• Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement


• Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance


• Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan

Track Record of Success

We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com

MTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to Equal Opportunity, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities.