Cloud Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer to support, optimize, and secure self-managed environments running on SIPRNet across VMware and Azure, hosted on RHEL servers within DISA.

This role focuses on automation, security, Linux administration, and operational efficiency within a classified environment, ensuring mission-critical systems remain secure, scalable, and compliant with DoD security standards.

ONSITE 5 DAYS A WEEK AT DISA FORT MEADE

Maintain and optimize self-managed Kubernetes clusters hosted on SIPRNet (VMware and Azure) running on RHEL servers.

Automate infrastructure deployments and configurations using Terraform, Ansible, and CI/CD pipelines.

Enhance CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab, and Nexus to support secure and efficient software delivery.

Ensure compliance with DoD security frameworks, including STIGs, FedRAMP, and SCCA.

· Proficiency in Linux system administration, particularly RHEL (Red Hat Enterprise Linux).

securing and maintaining Linux-based Kubernetes clusters.

· Proficiency in Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Ansible) for automated infrastructure management

· Hands-on experience with DevSecOps tools, such as Jenkins, GitLab, and Nexus.

· Knowledge of DoD security frameworks, including STIGs, FedRAMP, and SCCA.

· Ability to troubleshoot and optimize Kubernetes, Linux (RHEL), and cloud workloads for security, cost, and performance.

· Scripting experience with Bash, PowerShell, or Python for automation.