Cloud Engineer / Cloud Architect

“Contingent Upon Award” • *Must be able to clear background check (Public Trust)** The Cloud Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud-based infrastructure and services to support enterprise applications and operations. This role ensures the scalability, reliability, and security of cloud environments while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust technical solutions. This role will work with cross-functional teams to support cloud-based applications and services, automate deployments, and ensure system reliability and performance. Ideal candidates have hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP, strong scripting skills, and a solid understanding of DevOps practices and containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes Key Responsibilities: 1.Design and Implement Cloud Infrastructure – 30%​ Build scalable, secure, and high-performance cloud architectures using services from AWS, Azure, or GCP. 2.Automate Infrastructure and Deployments (IaC) – 25%​ Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation to automate environment setup. 3.Monitor, Troubleshoot, and Optimize Systems – 20%​ Use monitoring tools to track system health, resolve performance issues, and continuously optimize cloud resources for cost and efficiency. 4.Ensure Security and Compliance – 15%​ Apply cloud security best practices, manage IAM policies, and ensure systems comply with organizational and regulatory requirements. 5.Support CI/CD and DevOps Practices – 10%​ Maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines, integrating automation to streamline code deployments and testing workflows. Nice to have skills: ∙Cloud Platform Expertise (AWS, Azure, GCP) – 3+ years​ Hands-on experience designing, deploying, and managing services on at least one major cloud platform. ∙Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.) – 2+ years​ Proven ability to automate infrastructure provisioning and management using IaC tools. ∙Networking & Security in the Cloud – 3+ years​ Solid knowledge of cloud networking, IAM, encryption, and compliance best practices. ∙Monitoring & Troubleshooting Tools (CloudWatch, Datadog, Prometheus, etc.) – 2+ years​ Ability to proactively monitor performance and quickly resolve issues in cloud environments. Join in transforming its network operations through automation. If you are a Network Engineering professional passionate about automation and eager to contribute to a vital government agency, we look forward to your application. ∙Scripting & Automation (Python, Bash, PowerShell) – 3+ years​ Strong scripting skills for automating deployment, monitoring, and administrative tasks. ∙CI/CD & DevOps Tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions) – 2+ years Required skills: 1.Minimum of 5 years of Cloud Engineering experience PLEASE NOTE: OTHER SKILL/REQUIREMENT Required skills: Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word Rational Clearquest Rational ClearCase CMMi Level 3 Excellent verbal and written communication skills Remote Skills: Administrative Skills, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Architectural Services, Automation, Background Investigation, Best Practices, Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI), Cloud Applications, Cloud Architecture, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Cross-Functional, Cryptography, DevOps, Docker, Enterprise Applications, GCP (Good Clinical Practices), GitHub, Government, Identify Issues, Jenkins, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Windows Azure, Network Administration/Management, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Security, Performance Analysis, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Scalable System Development, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Software Administration, Software Engineering, Systems Reliability, Team Player, Technical Delivery, Writing Skills About the Company: Cloudware Apply tot his job Apply tot his job Apply tot his job