Senior Cloud Engineer

Job Description
Everforth ECS is seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer to work onsite five days a week at Ft. Meade, MD .

Everforth ECS is seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer to work as a member of a team managing and maintaining multiple coalition Mission Partner network enclaves in support of the DoW community. The Senior Cloud Engineer will work with a team to design, implement, and maintain enclaves' virtual infrastructure in both AWS and Azure Cloud as well as on premises deployments. The Senior Cloud Engineer position is a demanding, high-energy role that requires innovative solutions to network, hardware, and software problems. The ideal candidate has exceptional problem-solving skills and a breadth of expertise in cloud networking concepts, modern CI/CD pipeline, platform automation, and infrastructure development supporting these technologies.

Responsibilities:

• Integrate, collaborate, and support a team of subject matter experts in a highly agile environment, to implement best-in-class, multi-cloud solutions.
• Leverage a variety of automation, instance, and/or container, orchestration, security, and native/non-native cloud services for large Do W program(s).
• Architect, design, implement, and maintain cloud solutions and new capabilities in AWS/Azure.
• Assist in partner network integration, testing, and monitoring.
• Other duties as assigned.

Salary Range: $170,000-210,000

Required Skills

• U.S. Citizen.
• Active Secret security clearance, with the ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) discipline, and at least 10-12 years of related professional experience.
• DoD 8140 compliant with active minimum IAT Level II Security+ (or higher).
• Ability to travel CONUS / OCONUS up to 20% of the time, as needed.
• 5-7 years of experience designing, engineering, and deploying infrastructure systems and services within cloud environments.
• 5+ years of experience and proficiency working with Azure Cloud computing technologies across Windows and Linux endpoints, with hands-on experience with the following resources:
  • Azure Active Directory, Virtual Networking, Virtual Machines, Storage Accounts, etc.
  • Azure, RSV, Azure Monitor, Log Analytics Workspaces, etc.
• Proficiency:
  • Developing, engineering, and deploying Microsoft Active Directory and DNS.
  • Supporting Windows and Linux Server/Desktop endpoints.
  • With Cloud networking and troubleshooting Cloud networking environments (IP networking, VPNs, DNS, and load balancing).
• A solid understanding of firewalls, NAT, SSL/TLS, etc.
• Experience:
  • One or more automation languages (PowerShell, ARM/Bicep Templates, BASH, Python).
  • STIGing Windows and Linux endpoints and using the STIG Viewer for reporting.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, with a proven ability to weigh the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and identify the most appropriate solution.
• Highly developed interpersonal and oral/written communication skills, with the ability to effectively and professionally interact with a diverse set of stakeholders (from peers to end-users to executive management).

Desired Skills

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems Management, or similar STEM discipline.
• Experience:
  • DevSecOps
  • U sing big data and cloud tools and technologies.
  • W orking with Do W computer network organizations and/or performers.
• AWS certification: AWS Certified Solution Architect; Associate/Professional (preferred).
• Azure certification: AZ-103/104 and/or AZ-304/305 (highly desired). CompTIA Security+ and/or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).

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ECS Federal LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.

is the federal segment of , a $4B global organization with over 10,000 employees. Our nearly 3,500 professionals deliver advanced technology solutions in data and AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise transformation, serving defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies.

Our work powers mission-critical outcomes, strengthens technology partnerships, and creates meaningful opportunities for our people. We are defined by a commitment to excellence in delivery, a culture of innovation, and an environment where talent can thrive and grow.

We value:

• Attracting and developing top talent and high-performing teams
• Fostering a culture that is engaging, accountable, and mission-driven.

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