Cloud Engineer (AWS/Azure GovCloud)

Description

Cloud Engineer (AWS/Azure GovCloud):

At B&A, we foster and embrace a distinct set of values that we live by and instill in all aspects of our organization: dedication, commitment, partnership, trust, and recognition. We have incorporated these values into successful delivery for our customers since 1988. B&A believes in ensuring its employees feel deeply connected to B&A, recognizing successes and hard work, and providing continuous opportunities to learn and grow. Our people are entrepreneurial thinkers that combine mindset, vision, and experience to drive value - not only to us as an organization, but to the clients we support. We promote a collaborative culture with our clients, and with each other, as one team working towards a common vision. We'd love for you to join our team!

Job Summary:

B&A is looking for a Cloud Engineer (AWS/Azure GovCloud) to join a contract with a federal government client in support of an important mission. We are seeking a skilled Cloud Engineer with expertise in AWS and Azure GovCloud environments to support DoD data and infrastructure initiatives. The ideal candidate will design, deploy, and maintain secure, scalable, and compliant cloud architectures supporting mission-critical systems while ensuring adherence to DoD and federal security frameworks.

Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, and maintain GovCloud-based cloud infrastructures across AWS and Azure, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security.
• Architect and implement secure cloud environments, including networking, virtualization, and containerization solutions.
• Develop and manage Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions using tools such as Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or ARM templates.
• Support hybrid and multi-cloud architectures, including VPC peering, cross-domain solutions, and secure cloud integrations.
• Implement and manage Identity and Access Management (IAM) and role-based access control (RBAC) policies.
• Configure and optimize cloud networking components, including VPCs, subnets, VPNs, and security groups.
• Lead or support Authority to Operate (ATO) processes, including:
• Preparing System Security Plans (SSP)
• Developing Security Assessment Reports (SAR)
• Managing Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&M)
• Ensure compliance with DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST 800-53 Rev. 5, FedRAMP, and DoD IL-4/IL-5 requirements.
• Perform continuous monitoring and compliance assessments for cloud environments.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to implement Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) and enforce security controls.
• Optimize cloud environments for compute, storage, and networking efficiency while maintaining security and compliance.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field
  OR
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in cloud engineering

Required Skills:

• Personnel must have experience designing, deploying, and managing AWS and Azure cloud environments with a focus on security, automation, and scalability.
• Required expertise includes Identity and Access Management (IAM), role-based access control (RBAC), Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA), and cloud networking configurations such as VPC peering, subnets, VPNs, and security groups.
• Personnel must demonstrate proficiency in Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates, ensuring secure and scalable deployments.
• Experience supporting Authority to Operate (ATO) processes is required, including preparing System Security Plans (SSP), Security Assessment Reports (SAR), and Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&M), and maintaining compliance with DoD governance frameworks and NIST requirements.
• Personnel must also collaborate with cybersecurity teams to implement security controls in accordance with FedRAMP, RMF, and DoD IL-4/IL-5 security mandates, while optimizing cloud resource allocation for efficiency.

Desired Skills:

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, and Google Professional Cloud Architect.

Security Clearance

• A US citizen, willing to obtain a government clearance.

More About B&A:

Notable Clients
B&A has grown to be a company that is trusted by our clients for exceptional service, innovative solutions, and inspired employees. Our service extends through federal, state, and local Government, the private sector, and higher education. Some of our notable clients include Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Senate, U.S. Courts, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Navy, and more.

Benefits and Programs

B&A is proud to offer three robust individual and family medical plans to full time employees, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option as well as two tiers of dental coverage, vision, life & AD&D, disability, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance. In addition to these benefits, B&A employees enjoy paid time off, B&A sponsored trainings and certifications, pet insurance benefits, commuter transit benefits and a free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU). B&A's 401(k) plan is available to all employees and includes a company matching contribution.

B&A has launched several programs to focus on employee engagement, wellness, and assistance. These include:

• The B&A Cares program: 30/60/90-day wellness check ins, personal development, financial management, and stress management seminars, and more
• A formal mentorship program
• Job shadowing and cross training opportunities
• Brand Ambassador program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Access to various support resources to include counseling, legal guidance, financial planning, and more
• Monthly teambuilding events
• B&A Annual Wellness Challenges: #StepWithB&A, #WalkDuringLunchWithB&A, #VolunteeringWithB&A, #ExerciseDuringLunchWithB&A, and more

At B&A, we place significant importance on improving the communities and lives of citizens across the nation through our involvement, technology expertise, and employees. B&A puts an emphasis on charitable efforts in the Northern Virginia area, including Capital Area Food Bank pantry drives, book donations, Hope for Henry Foundation events, and many more. In recognition of all these efforts, B&A has been named a Companies as Responsive Employers (CARE) award recipient by Northern Virginia Family Services and nominated by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce for Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award.

EEO

B&A provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. B&A complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy covers conduct occurring at B&A's offices, and other workplaces (including client sites) and all other locations where B&A is providing services, and to all work-related activities.

B&A participates in e-Verify. We provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 Form to confirm work authorization.