Cloud Engineer
Job Description
Cloud Engineer
Location: Arlington, VA
Clearance: Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain DHS suitability clearance, as required by federal contract.
Summary:
The Cloud Engineer will provide engineering expertise in building, securing, and optimizing cloud infrastructure for DHS CISA. This role focuses on deploying mission-critical workloads in compliant environments while supporting modernization and Zero Trust initiatives.
Responsibilities:
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Deploy and manage workloads in AWS GovCloud and Azure Gov.
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Automate provisioning, configuration, and monitoring using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools.
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Implement Zero Trust and FedRAMP-compliant security configurations.
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Troubleshoot cloud infrastructure issues and optimize performance.
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Collaborate with architects, developers, and security engineers to align cloud solutions with DHS mission needs.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
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5+ years of experience in cloud engineering or cloud operations.
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Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or hybrid cloud environments.
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Strong understanding of DHS, NIST, and FedRAMP cloud security standards.
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Experience with IaC tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
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Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.