Cloud Engineer

• Design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure on FedRAMP-authorized platforms (AWS GovCloud, Microsoft Azure Government, Google Cloud for Government) supporting Army workloads.
• Lead technical execution of cloud migration efforts including workload assessment, lift-and-shift operations, re-platforming, and cloud-native refactoring.
• Support on-premises infrastructure environments including servers, storage, networking, and virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V) as part of hybrid cloud operations.
• Develop and enforce cloud governance policies covering IAM, resource provisioning guardrails, tagging standards, and cost controls.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code ( IaC ) using Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, Azure Bicep, or equivalent tools to automate provisioning and configuration management.
• Maintain high availability, disaster recovery (DR), and business continuity plans (BCP) for both cloud and data center environments.
• Oversee hybrid network connectivity including SD-WAN, AWS Direct Connect, Azure ExpressRoute, and VPN solutions 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 implement NIST 800-53 controls, continuous monitoring ( ConMon ), RMF processes, and FedRAMP compliance requirements.
• Support FinOps practices including cloud cost analysis, rightsizing recommendations, and budget reporting for reimbursable IT programs.
• Provide technical documentation including architecture diagrams, runbooks, migration playbooks, and system security plans (SSPs).
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to workforce upskilling as the organization transitions to cloud-first operations.

• 5–8 years of hands-on cloud engineering experience, with demonstrated involvement in cloud migration or enterprise IT modernization programs.
• CompTIA Security+ CE certification — required (DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II compliant).
• Active cloud certification required, such as: AWS Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional), Microsoft Azure Administrator or Solutions Architect, or Google Professional Cloud Architect.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance — required at time of hire.
• Experience on at least one FedRAMP-authorized cloud platform (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, or Google Cloud for Government).
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals: BGP, VLANs, SD-WAN, firewall policy, and hybrid cloud connectivity.
• Experience with virtualization and container technologies including VMware, Kubernetes, and Docker.
• Knowledge of NIST SP 800-53, FISMA, RMF, and DoD cloud security requirements.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science , Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field required. Relevant certifications and DoD cloud engineering experience may be considered in lieu of a portion of the education requirement.

• Familiarity with cARMY cloud enclaves or Army Enterprise Data Center (AEDC) environments.
• Experience with DISA STIGs, DoD Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (CC SRG), or IL4/IL5 authorization processes.
• Knowledge of cloud financial management (FinOps) practices in a government or reimbursable services context.
• Prior experience supporting data center decommissioning and asset retirement within a federal agency.
• Experience with Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles and cloud-native security tooling (e.g., AWS Security Hub, Microsoft Defender for Cloud).
• Additional certifications such as CCNA, CISSP, or CompTIA Cloud+ are a plus.

This position is approved for remote work.

Candidates located in or near the Roanoke / Radford, Virginia area are encouraged to apply and may perform work locally or on-site if preferred.

Occasional travel to government facilities or data center locations may be required based on mission needs.

• Competitive compensation commensurate with DoD cloud engineering experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and retirement.
• Remote work flexibility with local on-site option for Roanoke / Radford area candidates.
• Certification reimbursement and professional development support.
• Opportunity to directly shape Army cloud-first infrastructure supporting critical national missions.

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