Senior Staff / Senior Cloud Engineer

Job Description Job Description SciTec, a wholly owned subsidiary of Firefly Aerospace, is a dynamic non-traditional defense contractor that delivers advanced technologies in support of U.S. National Security and Defense. For the past forty-five plus years, we have supported Department of Defense customers by developing innovative remote sensing algorithms, tools, and techniques to deliver world-class data exploitation capabilities supporting missile defense; intelligence, surveillance, & reconnaissance; space domain awareness; and aircraft survivability missions. Important Notice: SciTec exclusively works on U.S. government contracts that require U.S. citizenship for all employees. SciTec cannot sponsor or assume sponsorship of employee work visas of any type. Further, U.S. citizenship is a requirement to obtain and keep a security clearance. Applicants that do not meet these requirements will not be considered. We are seeking a Senior Staff / Senior Cloud Engineer to design, build, and optimize mission‑critical cloud infrastructure services. This role centers on Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and is responsible for delivering secure, scalable, and high‑performing cloud environments across compute, storage, networking, and platform services deployed at customer site(s). The ideal candidate is a strong systems and cloud engineer with deep experience in Cloud Architecture, DevSecOps, System Administration, and Infrastructure Automation . This person will build and maintain cloud platforms, automate provisioning and operations, troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues, and ensure cloud environments are resilient, cost‑effective, and aligned to modern engineering best practices. Key Responsibilities Design, deploy, and optimize containerized and cloud‑native services supporting mission systems Monitor cloud infrastructure health through metrics, logs, and dashboards to ensure stable and efficient operations Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure issues across compute, storage, networking, and platform services Implement automation, standardization, and cloud engineering best practices to improve operational efficiency Support capacity planning, performance tuning, and scaling of cloud infrastructure services Maintain and enhance cloud monitoring, logging, and observability solutions Provide operational support for cloud platforms, including participating in incident response when necessary Collaborate with network, systems, security, and application teams to address cross‑domain infrastructure challenges Perform lifecycle management of cloud resources, including deployments, upgrades, patches, and configuration changes Apply cloud security best practices and support compliance activities in regulated customer environments Develop and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and operational procedures Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure‑as‑Code (IaC) workflows, and automation supporting IaaS environments Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to planning and delivery of cloud engineering initiatives Perform other cloud engineering duties as assigned Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field 5+ years of professional experience in cloud engineering, systems engineering, DevOps, or infrastructure operations Strong experience administering and engineering solutions on Linux-based systems Experience supporting on‑premises, cloud, or hybrid infrastructure environments, with a focus on IaaS platforms Hands-on experience with cloud monitoring, logging, observability, and operational tooling Strong troubleshooting skills across compute, storage, networking, virtualization, and operating system layers Experience scripting or automating cloud tasks using Bash, Python, or similar languages Familiarity with IaC practices and tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and Helm Strong verbal and written communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences Detail-oriented, self-driven, and capable of owning cloud engineering tasks through completion Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret security clearance Candidates who have any of the following skills will be preferred: Advanced degree (e.g., Masters) in Computer Science, Engineering, or Mathematics AWS Certified Solution Architect or similar Experience working with and implementing Kubernetes, ArgoCD, and GitOps Familiarity with Capacity Planning, Disaster Recovery, and Anomaly Detection Monitoring performance utilizing tools such as Grafana and Prometheus Professional experience with DevOps and CI/CD tooling, including: Docker, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD Active DoD Top Secret security clearance *Resumes, Cover Letters, and Applications which are generated by AI will not be considered for employment. Benefits SciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including: 4% Safe Harbor 401(k) match 100% company paid HSA Medical insurance, with a choice of 2 buy-up options 80% company paid Dental insurance 100% company paid Vision insurance 100% company paid Life insurance 100% company paid Long-term Disability insurance Short-term Disability insurance Annual Profit-Sharing Plan Discretionary Performance Bonus Paid Parental Leave Generous Paid Time Off, including Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Pay Flexible Work Hours The pay range for this position is $111,000-$152,000. SciTec considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. This is not a guarantee of compensation. SciTec is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Vet/Disabled. #ND123