Cloud Systems Engineer
Job ID: 113953
Location: Fairfax, Virginia [Remote]
Category: Infrastructure
Employment Type: Contract
Date Added: 11/06/2026
Role Summary
The Cloud Engineer will administer, automate, secure, and support cloud infrastructure across Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This role focuses on cloud operations, architecture, DevSecOps, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), security, governance, and compliance. The Cloud Engineer will also provide advanced technical support and collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable, secure, and maintainable cloud solutions.
Responsibilities
- Administer, configure, secure, and maintain Azure, AWS, and GCP cloud environments.
- Improve cloud security, governance, availability, performance, and operational efficiency.
- Implement and maintain cloud security controls aligned with applicable cybersecurity and compliance requirements.
- Provide Level 2 technical support and Level 3 subject matter expertise for cloud infrastructure.
- Participate in cloud architecture reviews and guide teams in adopting cloud resources and services.
- Create and manage AWS accounts, Azure subscriptions and resource groups, and GCP projects.
- Manage identity and access using Azure RBAC, AWS IAM, GCP roles, Okta, Active Directory, and Microsoft Entra ID.
- Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code capabilities across cloud environments.
- Design and support DevSecOps platforms and CI/CD automation using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, and GitHub.
- Develop technical implementation plans, knowledge articles, standard operating procedures, and service improvement recommendations.
Qualifications
- 3–5 years of experience as a Cloud Engineer, Network Engineer, Systems Engineer, or related IT infrastructure professional.
- Azure, AWS, or GCP certification at the administrator or solutions architect level.
- Experience administering infrastructure across one or more major cloud platforms.
- Must be eligible to obtain the required Public Trust determination. U.S. citizenship may be required based on contract and agency requirements.
- Must reside in the United States and be authorized to work in the United States.
- Experience with cloud security, governance, compliance, and identity and access management.
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code, DevSecOps, and CI/CD automation.
- Experience with tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, or GitHub.
- Familiarity with ServiceNow and ITIL support processes.
- Experience working within IT operations and Agile/Kanban environments.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across remote and cross-functional teams.
Publishing Pay Range: $50.00 – $55.00 USD Hourly
This is a fully remote role and can be performed from an approved location.
