Cloud Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Anivas Tech is seeking a Cloud Engineer to support our government agency IT operations. We are looking for a skilled professional with 6+ years of relevant experience who brings strong technical expertise and a commitment to delivering high-quality results in a mission-driven, high-visibility environment.

Requirements:

• Design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure on AWS, Azure, or GCP supporting government agency mission requirements 
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform, CloudFormation, or Bicep to automate provisioning and configuration 
• Implement cloud networking, security controls, and identity/access management aligned with federal security and compliance standards 
• Support cloud cost optimization efforts through right-sizing, reserved capacity planning, and tagging/governance frameworks 
• Collaborate with DevOps, security, and application teams to build secure, scalable, and highly available cloud architectures 
• Monitor cloud environments and respond to infrastructure incidents, ensuring availability SLAs are met 
• Lead or support cloud migration efforts, including assessment, planning, and execution of workload migrations 
• Maintain and improve cloud security posture in alignment with FedRAMP, FISMA, and NIST SP 800-53 requirements 
• Develop technical documentation including architecture diagrams, runbooks, and standard operating procedures 
• Participate in architecture reviews and provide technical recommendations for new cloud service adoption 
• US citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance 
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field; 5 additional years of relevant experience accepted in lieu of degree 
• 6+ years of cloud engineering experience in at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP) 
• Proficiency with IaC tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, or equivalent) 
• Experience with cloud networking, VPCs, load balancing, DNS, and hybrid connectivity 
• Knowledge of cloud security services (IAM, KMS, GuardDuty, Security Hub, or equivalents) 
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and serverless architectures 
• Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell 
• Excellent communication and documentation skills 
• Experience in a FedRAMP-authorized cloud environment or federal government IT program 
• Relevant cloud certification (AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator, GCP Professional Cloud Architect) 
• Agile, SAFe, or DevSecOps methodology experience 
• Experience with cloud cost management platforms (AWS Cost Explorer, Azure Cost Management, or equivalent) 
• Familiarity with Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) and cloud-native security tooling 

"Anivas Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected characteristics as defined by law."