Cloud Engineer

• 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) using CI/CD pipelines 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.

• Education: Bachelors degree and 12 years of experience; OR Masters Degree and 10 years of experience; OR 7 years with PhD. A degree from an ABET or NCAE accredited institution in one of the following fields is highly desired: Information Technology Data Science Computer Science Cybersecurity Information Systems or Software Engineering.
• However four (4) years of additional relevant experience or specialized training may be considered in lieu of a Bachelors degree.

• Active Certification(s): CompTIA Cloud CompTIA Security or Computing Environment Certificate relevant to assigned duties (equivalent to IAT Level II or Level III).

• Active Secret clearance (with TS/SCI eligibility preferred).
• Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols and network security methodologies.
• Knowledge of risk management processes.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
• Knowledge of cloud computing service models Software as a Service (SaaS) Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Platform as a Service (PaaS).
• Knowledge of cloud computing deployment models in private public and hybrid environments.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience specifically within Microsoft Azure Government.
• Proven experience in designing flexible scalable and highly-available cloud architectures and systems.
• Expertise in containerization technologies (Kubernetes Docker) and IAC tools (Terraform ARM templates).
• Familiarity with DevOps concepts and tools (GitLab JIRA Jenkins).

• Familiarity with NIST 800-53 FedRAMP security tools and principles.
• In-depth expertise with DAF CLOUDWorks (multi-cloud environments).
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g. Power BI) and cyber threat intelligence platforms.
• Knowledge of AI/ML concepts and tools.

Highly Desired Certifications:

Cloud:

• Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Azure Administrator Associate
• AWS Certified SysOps Administrator
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional/Associate)

Cloud Security:

• CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional)
• Cloud (CompTIA Cloud Plus)
• GCLD (GIAC Cloud Security Essentials)
• GCSA (GIAC Cloud Security Automation)

Project Management:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• PMI-Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM)

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