Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Design, operate, maintain, and enhance cloud infrastructure environments that support various services.

• Provide operational system administration and deployment assistance across AWS and Microsoft Azure GovCloud platforms.

• Configure, test, and deploy native, COTS, FOSS, and custom capabilities within AWS, Azure GovCloud, and on-premises cloud environments.

• Oversee compute, storage, networking, and platform services across multi-enclave cloud environments.

• Implement and sustain Infrastructure-as-Code and automation for cloud provisioning and configuration management.

• Facilitate DevSecOps pipelines by enabling automated deployment, integration, and monitoring of cloud-based applications.

• Monitor system performance, availability, and reliability, and implement enhancements to optimize operations.

• Execute patching, upgrades, configuration management, and troubleshooting tasks.

• Ensure adherence to NIST SP 800-53, RMF, STIGs, and DoD cybersecurity policies.

• Assist in asset management, backup, disaster recovery, and continuity of operations processes.

• Identify and resolve operational issues affecting system performance, scalability, and availability.

• Collaborate with DevSecOps, cybersecurity, data engineering, and system development teams.

• Support incident response and operational troubleshooting efforts.

• Create and maintain operational documentation, runbooks, and standard operating procedures.

• Participate in SAFe ceremonies including PI Planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 6+ years of relevant experience; additional experience may substitute for a degree.

• Active DoD Secret clearance with eligibility for DoD Top Secret SCI.

• Experience in operating, maintaining, and securing GovCloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

• At least 5 years of experience in DevOps engineering or a related field.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in GovCloud operations.

• Current DoD 8570/8140 baseline certification suitable for Intermediate System Administrator roles (e.g., Security+ CE, GSEC, SSCP, or equivalent), or DoD 8140 Training Repository offerings, or demonstrated equivalent training and experience qualifying under DoD 8140 foundational qualification alternatives.

• Cloud certification, such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate, Azure Administrator - Associate, or Google Cloud Engineer.

• Experience in system administration within secure DoD or Federal environments.

• Familiarity with implementing Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.

• Experience with containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).

• Experience in supporting DevSecOps pipelines and automated deployment workflows.

• Knowledge of applying RMF, STIGs, and DoD cybersecurity requirements.

• Experience in developing and deploying systems using Infrastructure as Code.

• Experience in deploying automated solutions to manage large-scale systems.

• Knowledge of horizontally and vertically scaling infrastructure concerning the application layer.

• Strong problem-solving abilities and capability to conduct root cause analysis.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.

• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

• Flexible work arrangements.

• Competitive retirement savings plan with company matching.