Senior Hybrid Cloud Engineer

Expertise and Functions

• Establish cloud/virtualization governance and drive cloud-native modernization
• Ensure tight integration with IT, cybersecurity, and application delivery teams
• Design, implement, troubleshoot, and sustain hybrid environments
• Administer Container Platforms such as OpenShift, Docker, and Podman as well as maintain Repositories/Registries
• Work with system engineers to identify and define requirements for new systems/system modifications, developing designs, and implementing and testing solutions
• Conduct daily system monitoring, system backup and restoral, and application upgrades to ensure optimal and continuous system operations
• Ensure system software installations, maintenance, break/fix activities, and cyber security mitigations are performed in accordance with established policies, procedures and service level agreements
• Carry out high-level activities associated with design and system architecture
• Design and implement secure, scalable cloud architectures (Azure, AWS, or hybrid) for enterprise workloads
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, DevSecOps, infrastructure, and application teams to ensure integration and compliance
• Lead cloud migration and modernization initiatives, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS transitions
• Develop infrastructure-as-code (IaC) templates (e.g., ARM, Terraform, CloudFormation)
• Innovate in process improvement and system design
• Learn challenging concepts, decompose difficult service problems and provide resolution
• Create and follow standard processes and clearly document results
• Effectively function as self-starter and identify risks, issues, and opportunities to leadership
• Facilitate effective and efficient interchanges with senior customer management and customers
• Work on cutting-edge on-prem and cloud platforms in support of defense, intelligence, and enterprise modernization programs
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Experience/Education: 

• 8+ years of IT experience, with 3 years in cloud engineering roles
• 3+ years of experience in management or leadership roles
• Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform
• Experience with automation tools (Terraform, Ansible, Bicep, etc.)
• Familiarity with Kubernetes, containerization, and service mesh (AKS, EKS, Istio)
• Experience designing hybrid and multi-cloud solutions
• Understanding of networking, storage, identity, and DevSecOps pipelines

Preferred Experience:

• Cloud certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert, AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional)
• Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) or Federal cloud initiatives
• Experience with model-based system engineering models and tools
• Experience working in an agile environment
• Have experience administering a Red Hat Linux environment
• Have experience writing and executing Ansible playbooks
• Have experience with scripting languages (e.g. YAML, Python

Security:

• Must be a US citizen
• Candidate must be in possession of a Secret Security Clearance or higher

Physical Requirements:

• Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms
• Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk
• Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.)
• Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources

Salary: $145,000 - $170,000

Salary rates for this position are competitive and commensurate with experience and industry standards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include health insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings options.