Cloud Engineer

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionWho we are.Platinum Technologies is a Northern Virginia based integrated solutions firm that specializes in PaaS, Cybersecurity & AI Platform development for the Defense and Federal Sectors. Our team solves hard problems and helps our Mission Partners achieve their goals. If you are self-motivated, possess demonstrated learning agility, and are passionate about delivering high-quality work products – we want to hear from you.We lead with technical expertise, but that is just the tip of the iceberg – the ‘Why’ matters. At Platinum, we don’t hire people to just do a job. We provide professional and leadership development to complement our self-motivated domain experts. Our teammates are dot-connecting leaders that operate in a mutually accountable environment to deliver thought leadership, expert technical analysis, and quality execution for our clients.You.Platinum Technologies currently has an opportunity for aCloud EngineerThis role is located at Fort Meade, M.D. Candidate must hold an active Secret clearance.What you get to do.Design, implement, and maintain secure cloud-based infrastructure solutions across AWS and Azure environmentsDeploy and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using automation and orchestration toolsSupport enterprise cloud modernization initiatives, including migration of on-premises services and workloads to cloud environmentsTroubleshoot and resolve complex Tier 3 cloud infrastructure, networking, identity, and application issuesCollaborate with engineering, cybersecurity, operations, and architecture teams to ensure cloud solutions align with enterprise standards and mission requirementsContribute to cloud architecture design efforts supporting scalable, resilient, and highly available environmentsImplement and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment workflowsEnforce cloud security best practices and compliance requirements, including alignment with DoD and Federal cybersecurity frameworksMonitor cloud environments for performance, availability, optimization, and cost efficiency improvementsDevelop and maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and engineering standardsSupport continuous service improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and user experience across the DES environmentProvide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and operations personnel as neededRequired Skills.Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 10+ years of experience; additional experience may be considered in lieu of degreeCurrent DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+, CISSP, or equivalent)Active Secret ClearanceIndustry cloud certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator Associate, or equivalentHands-on experience designing, deploying, and supporting enterprise cloud solutions in AWS and/or Azure environmentsExperience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, ARM/Bicep, or CloudFormationExperience implementing automation solutions using tools such as Ansible, PowerShell, Azure Functions, or similar technologiesUnderstanding of Identity and Access Management (IAM/ICAM) technologies including Azure AD, Okta, CyberArk, or similar platformsStrong understanding of networking, virtualization, storage, and cloud security principlesFamiliarity with Federal Government cybersecurity and compliance frameworks including NIST, FedRAMP, and FISMAExperience supporting production enterprise environments in an operations and maintenance capacityStrong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills with the ability to work effectively in distributed technical teamsFamiliarity with the Atlassian tool suite, including Jira and ConfluenceExperience supporting large-scale enterprise migrations or hybrid cloud environmentsKnowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies such as Kubernetes or OpenShiftThe Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, race, color, religious creed, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, sexual orientation/gender identity, age, or genetic information.We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.