Senior Cloud Operations Engineer

Role Overview

• Operate, maintain, and optimize cloud infrastructure environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP) supporting services
• Provide operational system administration and deployment support across AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, Oracle Cloud, and private cloud platforms
• Configure, test, and implement COTS, FOSS, and custom capabilities within commercial and on-premises cloud environments
• Manage compute, storage, networking, and platform services across multi-enclave cloud environments
• Implement and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and automation for cloud provisioning and configuration management
• Support DevSecOps pipelines by enabling automated deployment, integration, and monitoring of cloud-based applications
• Monitor system performance, availability, and reliability; implement improvements to optimize operations
• Perform system administration tasks including patching, upgrades, configuration management, and troubleshooting
• Ensure compliance with NIST SP 800-53, RMF, STIGs, and DoD cybersecurity policies
• Support asset management, backup, disaster recovery, and continuity of operations (COOP) processes
• Identify and resolve operational issues impacting system performance, scalability, and availability
• Collaborate with DevSecOps, cybersecurity, data engineering, and software development teams to support integrated delivery
• Support incident response and operational troubleshooting activities
• Develop and maintain operational documentation, runbooks, and standard operating procedures
• Participate in SAFe ceremonies including PI Planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives

Requirements

• Active Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical discipline and 8–12 years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree in a related field and 6–10 years of relevant experience
• At least one of the following foundational qualification pathways consistent with DoD 8140 requirements: Current DoD 8570/8140 baseline certification appropriate for Intermediate System Administrator roles (e.g., Security+, GSEC, SSCP, or equivalent ), Offerings listed in the DoD 8140 Training Repository, Demonstrated equivalent training and experience qualifying under DoD 8140 foundational qualification alternatives
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in cloud operations engineering or related field
• Experience operating and maintaining cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Experience performing system administration in secure DoD or Federal environments
• Experience implementing Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar)
• Experience working with containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience supporting DevSecOps pipelines and automated deployment workflows
• Experience applying RMF, STIGs, and DoD cybersecurity requirements
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to conduct root cause analysis
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Experience developing and deploying systems via Infrastructure as Code.

Tech Stack

• AWS
• Azure
• Cloud
• Cyber Security
• Docker
• Google Cloud Platform
• Kubernetes
• Oracle
• Terraform

Benefits

• competitive compensation
• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave
• Retirement