Cloud Engineer

Cloud Engineer

Who We Are:
ThinkTek LLC is a fast-growing Certified SBA 8(a) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). We specialize in providing management and technology consulting services to support the business and technology modernization efforts of the Federal Government. ThinkTek was formed with the specific purpose of providing its clients a tailored solution around Program & Project Management Strategic Planning and IT Operations.

Position Description:
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Cloud Engineer to join our growing technology team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in cloud architecture infrastructure automation and secure cloud migration across Azure and AWS environments. This position requires an individual with a proven ability to design deploy and manage scalable compliant and resilient cloud solutions for federal clients.

Responsibilities:

• Design implement and maintain cloud infrastructure across Azure Gov Azure Commercial and AWS GovCloud environments.

• Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform Bicep ARM Templates and Ansible.

• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps GitHub Actions or GitLab for automated infrastructure deployments.

• Configure and manage cloud Identity and Access Management (IAM) Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and Zero Trust models.

• Lead cloud migration initiatives including lift-and-shift re-platforming and hybrid integration strategies.

• Ensure security compliance with FedRAMP STIG and NIST frameworks across all deployed cloud environments.

• Deploy and manage containerized applications using Docker Kubernetes (AKS/EKS) and Helm.

• Integrate and manage monitoring and logging solutions such as Azure Monitor Splunk and CloudWatch.

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure and network issues across multi-tier environments.

• Collaborate with internal and client stakeholders to optimize cloud cost performance and governance.

Required:

• Active Secret Clearance

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or related field

• Minimum 5 years of relevant cloud engineering experience

• Hands-on experience with Azure and/or AWS environments

• Expertise with Terraform Bicep Ansible and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) best practices

• Strong scripting and automation skills in PowerShell Bash or Python

• Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps GitHub Actions or GitLab

• Working knowledge of STIG FedRAMP and NIST compliance frameworks

• Experience with Docker Kubernetes and cloud-native application deployment

Desired:

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-304) or equivalent certification

• Familiarity with AWS CloudFormation Azure Policy and Security Center

• Experience with hybrid cloud integration Active Directory and Azure AD Connect

• Knowledge of Azure Data Factory Synapse Databricks or Power BI for data analytics solutions

ThinkTek LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) making decisions without regard to race color religion creed sex sexual orientation gender identity marital status national origin age veteran status disability or any other protected class. ThinkTek offers medical dental and vision insurance to all full-time employees; PTO and a variety of other paid leave options are also available.