Cloud Engineer

Cloud Engineer

Mission Technologies is seeking an experienced Cloud Engineer to join our team in Springfield, VA. This role will lead and oversee the definition and implementation approaches and plans to ensure optimum cloud performance and reliability across the servers, networks, and related utilities and hardware that comprise the cloud infrastructure. They lead analyses and make reliable engineering recommendations to ensure six sigma reliability/resiliency of the cloud infrastructure. They oversee and monitor and report on cloud utilization and plan continuous process improvement.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Lead and support the engineering lifecycle for mission cloud solutions, including architecture/design, requirements, development, operations, and continuous improvement.
• Deliver GEOINT capabilities using SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS; optimize cloud performance, reliability, and cost.
• Provide technical oversight and mentorship to mid- and junior-level contractor Cloud Engineers.
• Support PEIN leadership in developing the enterprise network/cloud security roadmap, modernizing enterprise architecture, and integrating AI/automation to improve security and operations.
• Capture stakeholder needs and translate them into clear, testable technical requirements with defined thresholds and objectives.
• Communicate technical findings and risk posture to technical and non-technical audiences; develop actionable mitigation plans.
• Coordinate across departments, vendors, and partner agencies to align priorities and integrate security and operational services.
• Support execution management by defining milestones, tracking progress, resolving dependencies, and ensuring deliverables meet technical and security requirements.
• Manage changes to scope, schedule, and security requirements to minimize operational impact.
• Produce weekly status reports, risk updates, and performance metrics for PEIN leadership and stakeholders.
• Facilitate knowledge transfer and operational handoffs to ensure continuity of service delivery.
• Drive process improvement by mapping workflows, developing/maintaining SOPs, and implementing enhancements to tools, processes, and security controls; provide project/program management training as needed.
• Assess, prioritize, and integrate stakeholder demands across Core Service Areas (e.g., TCS, UDS, EMS, Cloud); manage end-to-end delivery and reporting for assigned requirements.
• Participate in technical assessments of cloud and network/transport posture; identify gaps and vulnerabilities and recommend scalable, secure solutions aligned with performance, compliance, and cost objectives.
• Support studies and modernization efforts, including applying AI/ML to automate workflows and accelerate vetting of IT and network requirements.
• Perform capacity planning for cloud and network/transport resources by forecasting demand, balancing allocation across performance/cost/schedule, and identifying risks to prevent shortfalls or overruns.
• Execute configuration management activities, including RFC and RFI processing and tasker tracking.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 4 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.
• Senior-level working experience in government or industry supporting or leading cloud-based systems engineering efforts.
• Experience managing enterprise network, cybersecurity infrastructure, and cross domain technology implementations.
• Familiar with the acquisition lifecycle.
• Familiar with the FAR and DFAR rules governing acquisition activities.
• ITIL Certification DAWIA Program Management Certification Active TS/SCI level clearance required.

Preferred Requirements:

• One or more Cloud Certifications
• AWS Certified
• Cisco Certified Networking Administrator – Cloud
• Cisco Certified Network Professional – Cloud
• IBM Certified Cloud Solution Architect
• VMware Certified Professional (VCP7-CMA)
• Citrix XenApp expertise or certification
• Experience in Scripting/automation via PowerShell, VBscript, AutoIT or the like
• SAN storage infrastructure experience (EMC in particular)
• Microsoft Clustering experience
• Microsoft SQL experience (installation, configuration, troubleshooting experience)

Meet HII's Mission Technologies Division

Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class.

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