Cloud Systems Engineer - Data Transport

Job Description

We are seeking a Cloud Systems Engineer to support cloud-based infrastructure and data transport systems within a federal cloud program. This role focuses on supporting distributed, multi-cloud environments and maintaining Kubernetes-based infrastructure while contributing to system stability, automation, and performance optimization within a DevSecOps-driven environment.

The ideal candidate will have experience working in AWS and Azure environments, supporting containerized workloads, and leveraging Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD automation to enable secure, scalable, and repeatable DevSecOps workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the stability, scalability, and reliability of cloud-based systems across AWS and Azure environments within a DevSecOps framework
• Build, deploy, and maintain Kubernetes infrastructure supporting distributed applications and data transport services
• Implement Infrastructure as Code using tools such as Terragrunt and Terraform to automate secure infrastructure provisioning and maintenance
• Support system integration, verification, validation, and supportability analysis across cloud environments and DevSecOps pipelines
• Upgrade, troubleshoot, and maintain containerized applications including Apache NiFi and other data transport services
• Refactor and maintain Helm charts to improve functionality, resolve defects, address security vulnerabilities, and align with DevSecOps best practices
• Monitor and manage the performance and health of cloud infrastructure, virtual machines, and containerized workloads
• Troubleshoot system performance, configuration, and operational issues across multi-cloud environments
• Develop, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitLab CI/CD to support automated, secure software delivery
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and security teams to integrate security controls into development and deployment processes
• Contribute to technical documentation, engineering artifacts, and operational procedures supporting DevSecOps and cloud operations
• Assist in developing proactive engineering solutions to improve system monitoring, automation, security, and performance

Required Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field
• 2+ years of experience in cloud engineering, systems engineering, or IT environments
• Experience supporting cloud platforms (AWS and/or Azure required; Google Cloud Platform or OCI a plus)
• Experience working with containerization technologies such as Kubernetes and Docker
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or Terragrunt
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices
• Basic understanding of distributed systems, system administration, and cloud networking

Certifications

• DoD 8570 / 8140 compliant certification (IAT Level II required or obtainable within 6 months)
• One or more cloud certifications required within 6 months of hire

Benefits

• medical benefits
• dental benefits
• vision benefits
• dependent care flexible spending account
• 401(k) plan
• voluntary life coverage
• short term disability coverage
• whole life coverage
• term life coverage
• accident coverage
• critical illness coverage
• employee assistance program
• sick leave