As a Sr. Cloud Engineer II, you’ll lead the design, automation, and management of large-scale cloud infrastructures. The ideal candidate will be an expert in Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Configuration as Code (CaC), and cloud automation across AWS, Azure, OCI, or GCP within a DoD or US Government context. This role involves driving cloud strategy, optimizing infrastructure performance, and ensuring security and compliance across cloud environments.

In Short

Design and implement cloud architecture solutions that align with business objectives.
Automate infrastructure deployments and optimize cloud operations.
Design and maintain high-availability, resilient, and disaster recovery-ready cloud architectures.
Oversee the implementation of CI/CD pipelines to streamline infrastructure deployments.
Mentor junior and mid-level cloud engineers, providing technical guidance and best practices.
Stay ahead of emerging cloud technologies and recommend improvements to cloud strategies.
Lead security, compliance, and governance initiatives for cloud infrastructure.
Oversee performance monitoring, troubleshooting, and cost optimization strategies.
Provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers and cross-functional teams.

Requirements

Active Secret security clearance or higher
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
7+ years of experience in cloud engineering, DevSecOps, or enterprise infrastructure management.
Extensive experience working with at least one major cloud provider in a DoD or US Government context (AWS, Azure, OCI, or GCP).
Experience with maintaining secure cloud environments and alignment with the DoD Cloud SRG, NIST controls, and government cybersecurity requirements.
Expertise in Terraform, CloudFormation, or equivalent IaC tools.
Advanced knowledge of cloud networking, security, IAM, and compliance standards.
Proficiency in automation and configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet).
Experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration in cloud environments.
Strong leadership, problem-solving, and strategic planning abilities.