Cloud Engineer - TS/SCI

Cloud Engineer

Location: Bethesda, MD

As a Cloud Engineer, you will be responsible for technical duties such as infrastructure design, creation, maintenance, and support associated with cloud computing. You will be working closely with our Cloud Architect, Solution Architects, Systems Engineers, Software Engineers, and Operations Engineering/Manager as well as Government counterparts to perform and manage our cloud solution, cloud computing strategy and all associated documentation.

While most work is conducted on-site at our client location in Bethesda, MD, we offer a flexible schedule and, occasionally, some tasks may be performed remotely.

As a Cloud Engineer, you will collaborate with our engineering and infrastructure teams to identify and implement the most optimal cloud-based solutions for the program.

• Deploying and debugging cloud initiatives as needed in accordance with best practices throughout the development lifecycle.
• Employing exceptional problem-solving skills.
• Building and designing web services in the cloud.
• Designing and implementing cloud-based platforms throughout the program.
• Coordinate with DTP team to prioritize product backlogs for sprints and releases.
• Assist with monitoring & reporting technical variances; facilitate resolution of technical issues that adversely impact successful product delivery or total system cost.
• Assist with identifying and supporting external dependencies where needed.

To be successful in this role you need (required):

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Engineering or related technical field or equivalent experience with 8-12 years in systems engineering or other relevant field. Master's degree with 6+years' experience.
• Must have an active Top Secret/SCI security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance
• Possess at least one DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II or higher certification, e.g., CCNA Security, CySA+, Security+ CE, SSCP, CISSP (or Associate)
• Ability to obtain Privileged User Account (PUA) certification per DoD 8570 policy
• Experience with Commercial Cloud Services (C2S)
• Knowledge of classified environment's security enclave
• Experience with cloud-based services, preferably AWS, for enterprise applications
• Cloud Admin Skills in AWS -- ec2, elb/alb, s3, efs, vpc, aws cli, cloud theory
• Experience with Amazon EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service)
• Experience with container deployment platforms such as Kubernetes, Openshift
• Experience with SecDevOps and CI/CD pipeline
• Experience working with Linux operating system.
• Knowledge of web services: API, REST
• Strong awareness of networking and internet protocols
• Extensive experience with open-source technology, software development and system engineering.
• Experience developing basic tooling and scripting: UNIX shell, Python, Perl or similar.
• IaC coding scripting (CDK/Cloud formation preferred)
• Salt (preferred) or some other config management tool, e.g., Ansible
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required to collaborate with customer representatives, domain experts, systems engineers, and architects.
• Ability to work well/collaborate with people from many different disciplines with varying degrees of technical experience.

You will wow us even more if you have:

• AWS cloud certifications
• Experience with micro services architecture
• Experience and domain knowledge related to data processing
• Experience with big data applications.
• Experience supporting DIA/NMEC, DIA/OSIC, and/or D3P
• OSINT familiarity

Who We Are

Sunayu, LLC serves as a premier technology partner to the Defense and Intelligence communities, delivering mission-critical engineering solutions across the nation. Our operations are anchored in a commitment to trust, accountability, and ethical transparency, ensuring the high-performance outcomes necessary to protect our country's most vital interests.

Culture

Our strength lies in our community: Our team prioritizes collaboration, professional growth, and encourages open communication. At Sunayu, we don't just secure the mission—we grow together.

Career Development

We support and encourage our team members to continue their professional growth by providing company-reimbursed training and continuing education of up to $5,000 per year. We also participate in many industry conferences and events where we share our expertise and experiences.

Pay Rate

Salary range considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits

• 3 Medical Plan Options
• Dental and Vision
• FSA, DCFSA, HSA
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Training and Educational Assistance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 11 Federal holidays
• 401k plan with up to a 6% match (100% immediate vesting)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sunayu, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.