Junior Cloud Engineer

Junior Cloud Engineer

Are you passionate about cloud technologies and supporting mission-critical systems? Mission Intelligence Group is seeking a Junior Cloud Engineer to help design, implement, and optimize cloud-based solutions that support GEOINT missions. In this role, you will collaborate with experienced engineers to enhance cloud performance, reliability, automation, and infrastructure resiliency in a dynamic operational environment.

Your Role

As a Junior Cloud Engineer, you will support the design, integration, and continuous improvement of cloud-native environments that deliver critical GEOINT capabilities. You will leverage cloud services, automation tools, and CI/CD pipelines to ensure reliable, scalable, and efficient system performance. This position offers the opportunity to work with modern cloud technologies while contributing directly to mission success.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply cloud-native development principles and industry best practices to cloud-based mission solutions.
• Support the design, architecture, development, operation, and maintenance of cloud technologies and platforms.
• Leverage Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS), and Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) solutions to deliver GEOINT capabilities.
• Monitor cloud utilization and recommend improvements to increase efficiency, reliability, and performance.
• Conduct analysis and provide engineering recommendations to enhance cloud resiliency and operational effectiveness.
• Integrate systems through the creation and maintenance of Application Programming Interfaces (APIs).
• Develop and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines using industry-standard tools.
• Support continuous process improvement initiatives across the cloud infrastructure environment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable, and reliable cloud solutions.

Location: This position is 100% onsite in Springfield, Virginia. Remote or hybrid work is not available.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or a related STEM field OR 9 years of experience working as a Cloud Engineer.
• 5+ years of experience supporting or leading cloud-based systems engineering efforts in government or industry environments.
• Experience with: Jenkins CI/CD, GitLab, JavaScript.
• Active TS/SCI clearance, or the ability to obtain SCI eligibility and successfully pass a polygraph.

Desired Qualifications

• One or more cloud certifications, such as AWS Certified Developer – Associate, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional, Cloud Foundry Developer.
• Experience with scripting and automation tools, including PowerShell, VBScript, AutoIT, Python, similar automation technologies.

Why Mission Intelligence Group

At Mission Intelligence Group, engineers are trusted to focus on mission outcomes, not bureaucracy. You will work alongside experienced GEOINT professionals who value clear communication, disciplined engineering, and systems that work as intended in operational environments.

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off

Join Our Team

If you are motivated by supporting GEOINT analysts, improving mission systems, and delivering reliable capabilities to the operational community, we invite you to apply.