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STINGRAI Cloud Engineer (Engineer 2) 29223

HII

Job Location:

Fort Washington, MD - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 78655 - 175000

Posted: 21 August 2026 (3 days ago)

Application Deadline: 18 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Requisition Number:29223

Required Travel: 11 - 25%

Employment Type:Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range:$78655.00-$175000.00

Security Clearance:Top Secret

Level of Experience:MidHI

This opportunity resides with All-Domain Operations (ADO) a business group within HIIs Mission Technologies division. All-Domain Operations comprises multi-domain operations platforms and logistics and intelligence operations.

HII designs develops integrates and manages the sensors systems and other assets necessary to support integrated ISR operations and accelerated decision-making. With data fusion and mission management capabilities for the Department of Defense the combatant commands and the intelligence community HII advances the mission around the globe.

Leadership Mindset at HII Mission Technologies

Leadership at HII is a mindset not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework we define how every employee grows leads and contributesregardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:

Know & Grow Your People Commit to learning and supporting team success.
Build Relationships Communicate openly collaborate well and build trust.
Take Ownership Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
Customer First Focus on the mission and those we serve.
Shape the Future Bring ideas curiosity and continuous improvement.
Act with Urgency Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.

Who We Are

HII Mission Technologies is seeking a Cloud Engineer. The Cloud Engineer analyzes designs develops and implements cloud infrastructure solutions to support mission requirements and enterprise modernization initiatives. This role evaluates technical and management cloudinfrastructure needs participates in selecting and deploying OpenStack distributions and ensures full integration into a hybrid cloud environment. The engineer works closely with crossfunctional technical teams to automate infrastructure optimize performance enhance security and mature the organizations hybrid IT ecosystem into a fully automated serviceoriented environment. The role also supports cloud operations monitoring security compliance and the development of scalable automated solutions that strengthen enterprisewide cloud capabilities.

This requisition supports hiring at multiple experience levels. Final placement will be determined based on the selected applicants qualifications experience and skill sets.

STINGRAI: Advancing Mission Success Through Intelligence Innovation and Operational Excellence

Every day HII helps U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) and its mission partners stay ahead of evolving threats by delivering the intelligence technology and operational expertise needed to protect U.S. interests across the Western Hemisphere. Join our team on STINGRAI and support mission-critical operations through advanced intelligence surveillance cyber engineering and all-domain capabilities that strengthen regional security enable informed decision-making and help defend our nation today while preparing for tomorrows challenges.

What You Will Do

Analyze technical and management cloudinfrastructure needs of TDLs and recommend appropriate solutions.
Participate in the selection and deployment of OpenStack distributions based on performance SLAs support and cost considerations.
Design develop and implement private cloud infrastructure and ensure full integration with hybrid cloud platform management layers identity management and R&D infrastructure.
Collaborate closely with other engineering teams to support cloud architecture automation and service delivery.
Support modernization initiatives to evolve infrastructure into a fully automated serviceoriented hybrid IT environment.
Automate build pipelines migrations security and compliance operations within cloud environments.
Manage TCP/IP networking for both cloud and onpremise environments.
Use Azure and AWS automation tools and script or program cloudinfrastructure workflows.
Define implement and manage cloudbased infrastructure while performing administrative tasks and application support for cloud platforms.
Review cloudinfrastructure security apply patches create console roles and install required security packs.
Implement enterprise monitoring technologies such as AlertSite PagerDuty OMS SCOM and Azure monitoring tools.
Develop dashboards monitoring solutions alerts and escalation workflows to support operational awareness.
Document cloud configurations system workflows and procedures while transferring knowledge to development teams.
Identify opportunities for automation and develop scalable cloudnative solutions to improve efficiency and reliability.
Work closely with businesstechnology partners and leadership to ensure cloud solutions meet operational expectations and stakeholder requirements.

What We Are Looking For

Level 2: 2 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; or 0 years experience with Masters in related field.
Level 3: 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field.
Level 4: 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or 4 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field.
Demonstrated experience designing implementing and supporting cloud and hybrid cloud environments.
Experience with OpenStack deployment configuration and evaluation.
Strong knowledge of Azure AWS and hybrid cloud technologies including automation tools and cloudservice architectures.
Proficiency with scripting or programming languages (examples provided upon request).
Experience managing TCP/IP networking in cloud and onpremise environments.
Strong understanding of cloudsecurity best practices vulnerability remediation patching and access management.
Experience implementing and administering enterprise monitoring systems (OMS SCOM Azure Monitor PagerDuty etc.).
Familiarity with cloud DevOps pipelines CI/CD automation migrations and compliance automation.
Strong problemsolving skills and the ability to identify opportunities for automation and operational improvement.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with experience working across technical teams and engaging diverse stakeholders.
Ability to produce documentation provide training and support knowledge transfer across the development organization.
Capable of working independently and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
Clearance: Must possess and maintain a Top-Secret clearance.

Physical Requirements

Office industrial or shipboard environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances. Lifting and moving of materials not to exceed the guidelines set for one man lift.

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the roles location expectations and responsibilities. When extending an offer HIIs Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include but are not limited to the roles function and a candidates education or training work experience and key skills.

Meet HIIs Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR AI and Big Data cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role thats right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

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HII is more than a job - its an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

Why HII
We build the worlds most powerful survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas sky land space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of Americas top large company employers we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts peoples safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve at HII youll find a supportive and welcoming environment competitive benefits and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin physical or mental disability age or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal state or local law.

Do You Need Assistance
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