Cloud Engineer

Role Summary The Cloud Engineer will design, architect, configure, and support cloud-based solutions within Microsoft Azure Commercial Cloud or AWS environments. This role involves integrating public cloud services, implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and supporting DevOps-driven software development efforts. The engineer will troubleshoot complex issues, enhance cloud security posture, and collaborate with internal and external technical teams. This position supports a Department of Transportation (DOT) program and requires onsite work at a government location in Washington, DC. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and update cloud environment configurations to support application workloads. Configure and manage Azure components including: Subscriptions, Resource Groups, VNets, Subnets, load balancers, App Services, Azure Batch, Virtual Machines, tagging, billing, policy implementation, and security controls. Configure and manage AWS components including: Accounts, IAM Users/Roles, VPCs, subnets, load balancers, network routes, Transit Gateway, Control Tower, Systems Manager, Config Manager, stack sets, WAF, CloudFront, and Route53. Execute shell scripting and command-line operations for cloud resource management. Design and build automation platforms using IaC tools (CloudFormation and/or Terraform); automate with PowerShell and Python. Provide operational cloud support, including communicating level of effort and status to cloud leadership. Support data calls and reporting on provisioned cloud resources. Identify and communicate opportunities to strengthen cloud security posture. Collaborate with external development teams to understand and support workload architectures across AWS and Azure environments. Required Technical Skills 5+ years deploying and configuring application workloads within Microsoft Azure Commercial Cloud or AWS Cloud. 7+ years total hands‑on technology experience, with strong understanding of compute, network, and storage principles. Demonstrated expertise configuring and supporting cloud application workloads in Azure or AWS. Strong command-line and shell scripting capabilities. Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code methodologies; experience with CloudFormation and/or Terraform. Scripting experience using PowerShell and Python. Preferred / Nice‑to‑Have Skills Deep understanding of cloud engineering methodologies and best practices across cloud providers. Experience assessing, customizing, optimizing, and maintaining modern technologies covering network, compute, and storage. Hands‑on experience with cloud orchestration tools and continuous delivery processes. Proficiency automating with Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, Packer, PowerShell, or Python using remote APIs. Experience with containers, orchestration systems, and container hardening. AWS Solutions Architect Associate and/or Azure Administrator Associate certifications (or higher). Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s degree with 4–8 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 2–6 years of relevant experience. Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder with at least 3 years of U.S. residency . Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance (no interim accepted). Full‑time onsite availability required (no telework). Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Contract Job function Information Technology Industries Staffing and Recruiting #J-18808-Ljbffr