Cloud Engineer

<p class="MsoPlainText">Freedom Technology Solutions Group is seeking a&nbsp;motivated, career and customer-oriented<strong> Senior Cloud Engineer</strong> to join our team in Chantilly, VA. The Principal Cloud Engineer will leverage their strong technical background and knowledge to design, implement, and manage secure cloud infrastructures in support of mission-critical operations, with a strong focus on security monitoring and threat detection. This role supports complex cloud environments by leveraging modern DevOps tools and practices, collaborating across teams to solve technical challenges.</p> <p class="MsoPlainText"><strong>Responsibilities include but are not limited to: </strong></p> <ul> <li class="MsoPlainText">Supporting AWS, Azure, Oracle, and GCP cloud services and infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or ARM templates.</li> <li class="MsoPlainText">Troubleshooting and resolving issues related to specific cloud environments while implementing cloud security best practices.</li> <li class="MsoPlainText">Leveraging Azure data services, including Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Microsoft Defender, and Microsoft Sentinel, to ensure security posture and compliance.</li> <li class="MsoPlainText">Writing and maintaining automation scripts in PowerShell, Python, or Azure CLI and executing them using Logic Apps and Azure Functions.</li> <li class="MsoPlainText">Configuring network security groups (NSGs), application gateways, and other network controls to protect cloud resources.</li> <li class="MsoPlainText">Managing cloud compute, storage, networking, and database services while applying security compliance standards across the organization.</li> <li class="MsoPlainText">Working with all stakeholders to ensure complete and functioning systems that meet all requirements.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Minimum Qualifications:&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree or 4+ additional years of IT experience in lieu of a degree.</li> <li>5+ years of experience in cloud engineering and/or development&nbsp;</li> <li>Experience designing and deploying cloud-based solutions using DevOps tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitLab, or Docker.</li> <li>Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like ARM templates, Terraform, Ansible, or BICEP.</li> <li>Familiarity with cloud template technologies including GitHub Enterprise and architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or Zachman.</li> <li>Experience automating workflows using scripting tools such as PowerShell, Bash, Python, YAML, or JSON.</li> <li>Experience meeting security requirements in the Sponsor's environment or similar complex environments.</li> <li>DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 certification (e.g., Security+, CCNA Security) or the ability to obtain it within 6 months of hire.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Preferred Qualifications: </strong></p> <ul> <li>Familiarity with container technologies such as Kubernetes and experience with Google Cloud Platform.</li> <li>Understanding of Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS)-199, NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-53A, NIST SP 800-37, and DoD Cloud Security Requirements Guide</li> <li>Microsoft certifications such as Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Security Engineer Associate, or Azure Solutions Architect Expert.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Clearance Requirements: </strong></p> <ul> <li>An active TS/SCI with Polygraph.</li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p>&nbsp;</p><div class="content-conclusion"><p>&nbsp;</p> <div><strong>What’s in It for You?</strong></div> <div>Flexible work environment</div> <div>A team mentality – work with friendly, like-minded professionals</div> <div>Work with innovative, cutting edge technologies</div> <div>Enjoy extremely competitive compensation and benefits</div> <div>A work-life balance you can count on</div> <div>Opportunities to grow and advance your career on our dime</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><strong>The Benefits You Get with Freedom</strong></div> <div>Amazing benefits including matching 401k, fully paid medical, and more</div> <div>Generous paid time off – including paid site closure days</div> <div>Competitive salary offerings</div> <div>Paid training and tuition reimbursement</div> <div>Referral bonuses</div> <div>Fully paid life and disability</div> <div>Annual logo wear allowance</div> <div>Company sponsored events (game nights, holiday party, summer party, happy hours)</div> <div>Interested in learning more about Freedom and our culture?&nbsp; 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