Cloud Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• The Cloud Engineer occupies a senior technical position tasked with designing, implementing, and overseeing cloud infrastructure that supports U.S. Army IT managed services.

• This role connects traditional on-premises setups with contemporary cloud-native architectures, guaranteeing secure, resilient, and cost-efficient operations throughout a hybrid IT environment.

• Responsible for the design, deployment, and management of cloud infrastructure on FedRAMP-authorized platforms (AWS GovCloud, Microsoft Azure Government, Google Cloud for Government) that accommodate Army workloads.

• Lead the technical execution of cloud migration initiatives, including workload evaluation, lift-and-shift operations, re-platforming, and cloud-native refactoring.

• Provide support for on-premises infrastructure environments encompassing servers, storage, networking, and virtualization platforms (such as VMware and Hyper-V) as part of hybrid cloud operations.

• Develop and implement cloud governance policies that address IAM, resource provisioning guardrails, tagging standards, and cost management controls.

• Utilize Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with tools like Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, Azure Bicep, or equivalents to automate provisioning and configuration management.

• Ensure high availability, disaster recovery (DR), and business continuity plans (BCP) for both cloud and data center settings.

• Oversee hybrid network connectivity solutions including SD-WAN, AWS Direct Connect, Azure ExpressRoute, and VPN options between on-premises and cloud environments.

• Monitor infrastructure performance and security posture using tools such as CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, Splunk, or similar SIEM/observability platforms.

• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to enforce NIST 800-53 controls, continuous monitoring (ConMon), RMF processes, and FedRAMP compliance requirements.

• Assist in FinOps practices, including cloud cost analysis, rightsizing recommendations, and budget reporting for reimbursable IT programs.

• Produce technical documentation, which includes architecture diagrams, runbooks, migration playbooks, and system security plans (SSPs).

• Mentor junior engineers and aid in workforce upskilling as the organization shifts to cloud-first operations.

⛳️ Requirements

• 5–8 years of practical cloud engineering experience, with a proven track record in cloud migration or enterprise IT modernization initiatives.

• CompTIA Security+ CE certification is required (DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II compliant).

• An active cloud certification is required, such as: AWS Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional), Microsoft Azure Administrator or Solutions Architect, or Google Professional Cloud Architect.

• Active DoD Secret Clearance is mandatory at the time of hire.

• Experience with at least one FedRAMP-authorized cloud platform (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, or Google Cloud for Government).

• Proficient in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, or similar tools).

• Strong grasp of networking fundamentals: BGP, VLANs, SD-WAN, firewall policies, and hybrid cloud connectivity.

• Familiarity with virtualization and container technologies including VMware, Kubernetes, and Docker.

• Knowledge of NIST SP 800-53, FISMA, RMF, and DoD cloud security standards.

• U.S. Citizenship is required.

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related technical field is required. Relevant certifications and DoD cloud engineering experience may be considered as a substitute for part of the educational requirement.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, and retirement.

• Support for certification reimbursement and professional development.

• Flexibility for remote work with a local on-site option for candidates in the Roanoke / Radford area.