Senior Cloud Engineer

Senior Cloud Engineer Category: Project Management Main location: United States, Virginia, Arlington Position ID: J0626-2175 Employment Type: Full Time Position Description: CGI Federal is seeking a skilled Senior Cloud Engineer to support the deployment, migration, optimization, and operational management of cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure. This role focuses on hands‑on engineering, implementation, and troubleshooting of cloud environments while supporting cloud architecture direction set by senior technical leadership. The Senior Cloud Engineer will work closely with application teams, data engineers, and operational staff to ensure secure, efficient, and reliable cloud services across the organization. This position is located in Arlington, VA. Your future duties and responsibilities: Cloud Engineering & Implementation Execute cloud migration activities including application, database, and infrastructure deployments to Azure. Perform hands‑on configuration of Azure services such as compute, storage, networking, identity, monitoring, and automation components. Support the build out of scalable, secure, and resilient cloud environments based on architectural guidance. Implement infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools such as ARM/Bicep, Terraform, or Azure DevOps pipelines. Cloud Operations & Optimization Maintain and optimize Azure resources for performance, cost efficiency, and operational reliability. Participate in monitoring, alerting, incident response, and troubleshooting of cloud environments. Assist in developing and maintaining DR/BCP configurations and failover procedures. Contribute to automation initiatives to streamline deployments, patching, and cloud operations. Migration Support Evaluate existing systems for cloud readiness and assist in migration planning and execution. Work with cross‑functional teams to ensure applications migrate smoothly with minimal business disruption. Troubleshoot integration issues related to identity, networking, data, and application configuration. Security & Compliance Implement cloud security measures including identity and access management, encryption, logging, and policy enforcement. Ensure solutions follow compliance and security best practices as defined by leadership and federal guidelines. Resolve vulnerabilities and support continuous improvement in cloud security posture. Collaboration & Communication Work closely with Cloud Architects to translate high‑level designs into executable engineering tasks. Partner with developers, data teams, and enterprise IT to support cloud adoption and integration. Provide timely updates, documentation, and support artifacts to stakeholders and leadership. Stay current with Azure services, engineering practices, and evolving cloud technologies. Required qualifications to be successful in this role: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent experience. Hands‑on experience deploying and managing workloads in Microsoft Azure. Proficiency with Azure services such as VMs, App Services, VNets, Azure AD, Storage, Key Vault, Monitor, and Automation. Experience supporting cloud migrations, performance tuning, and operational troubleshooting. Ability to collaborate effectively with architects, developers, and cross‑functional engineering teams. Understanding of cloud security principles, IAM practices, and compliance requirements. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with attention to detail. Desired qualifications/non‑essential skills required: Experience with Databricks, Power BI, or big data tools. Familiarity with data warehousing concepts or analytics workloads. Experience with automation, scripting, or CI/CD (PowerShell, Python, Azure DevOps). Exposure to hybrid cloud, VPN/ExpressRoute, and cloud networking concepts. Knowledge of federal security frameworks (FedRAMP, DoD IL environments) is a plus. Compensation Range A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $79,600.00 – $194,000.00. Benefits Competitive compensation Comprehensive insurance options Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time Paid parental leave Learning opportunities and tuition assistance Wellness and wellbeing programs Skills Azure Cloud Azure DevOps Continuous Deployment Performance Tuning Databricks Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status or responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics to the extent required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws where we do business. 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Background investigation components can vary dependent upon specific assignment and/or level of US government security clearance held. Dependent upon role and/or federal government security clearance requirements, and in accordance with applicable laws, some background investigations may include a credit check. CGI will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrests and conviction records in accordance with all local regulations and ordinances. Pay Disclosure Policy CGI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. 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