Cloud Engineer

Cloud Administrator Engineer, Mid-Level Salary: 143K Defense Threat Reduction Agency 90% Remote, 10% On-Site at Fort Belvoir, VA CLEARANCE: DOD Secret required May be upgraded to Top Secret CITIZENSHIP: US citizenship is required WORK LOCATION: 90% Remote, 10% On-Site at Fort Belvoir, VA (Candidates must live within reasonable driving distance of Fort Belvoir, VA, to support the 10% on-site requirement.) TRAVEL: Potential for local travel within 50 mile radius of Fort Belvoir, VA. JOB DESCRIPTION: As a Cloud Administrator/Engineer, you will be responsible for implementing, monitoring, and maintaining proof-of-concept and operational solutions within cloud environments, primarily Microsoft Azure, with additional requirements for AWS. You will deploy, administer, and manage cloud solutions by configuring services, managing compute resources, monitoring resource and log analytics, troubleshooting issues, and optimizing infrastructure.
This role requires expertise in managing compute, storage, network, and security components within the cloud, configuring networks, implementing backup and disaster recovery strategies, and ensuring compliance with strict Government Governance. The Cloud Administrator/Engineer will work extensively with Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) requirements, WSUS, and automation tools like Ansible, Terraform, and PowerShell.
If you are a self-motivated professional with a passion for innovation, system modernization, and high-performance cloud operations, we want to hear from you. Job duties include the following:

• Cloud Deployment & Administration

• Monitor, configure, and optimize Azure and AWS cloud environments.

• Configure and manage Windows & Linux virtual machines (VMs), including scale group configurations in multiple availability zones.

• Implement security measures, including Security Groups, VPNs, Firewalls, IAM policies, and third-party security tools.

• Configure and manage Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) for user identities and role management.

• System Security & Compliance

• Apply DoD STIGs and Group Policy Objects (GPOs) to Microsoft Active Directory, Windows Server, MS SQL Server, and RedHat OS.

• Implement, configure, and manage Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) and Linux Auto-Updater.

• Ensure cloud environments comply with DoD security requirements and best practices.

• Automation & Configuration Management

• Develop and manage automation scripts for provisioning, configuration management, and cloud resource management using Terraform, PowerShell, Bash, Perl, and Azure CLI.

• Work with Jenkins, Git, Ansible, SaltStack, and Puppet for version control and configuration management.

• Create and manage infrastructure-as-code (IaC) solutions to automate cloud deployments.

• Monitoring & Performance Optimization

• Monitor system performance using AWS CloudWatch, AWS CloudTrail, Azure Monitor, DataDog, Splunk, and Grafana.

• Perform detailed performance analysis and troubleshooting at the OS and cloud level.

• Optimize workloads and ensure cost-effective use of cloud resources.

• Technical Leadership & Support

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement cloud solutions.

• Stay up-to-date with emerging cloud technologies and best practices. QUALIFICATIONS:
• Minimum Years of Experience Requirements:

• 6 years of experience in information technology services delivery:

• OR: 3 years' experience with a BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field).

• 5 years of experience managing Azure Cloud Services, including:

• Configuring and optimizing compute, storage, network, and security.

• Implementing backup and disaster recovery strategies.

• 4 years managing Windows and Linux servers using WSUS, RMP, and performing update administration.

• 3 years applying DoD STIGs and GPOs to secure Windows and Linux systems.

• 3 years working with version control and configuration management tools (e.g., Git, Jenkins, Ansible, Puppet).

• 3 years of hands-on experience in:

• Infrastructure automation using PowerShell, Terraform, Bash, Ansible, and Azure CLI.

• System administration for Windows & Linux environments (RHEL, Ubuntu, CentOS).

• Cloud security and compliance monitoring.

• Strong working knowledge of the skills, experience, and expertise required to perform the roles and responsibilities described in the Job Description and Job Duties, including:

• Cloud services and security: IAM, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, Lambda, Azure Resource Manager (ARM), Azure Functions.

• Cloud automation tools: Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, Chef.

• Configuration and performance tuning of Windows & Linux OS.

• Networking in cloud environments: VPNs, Firewalls, Security Groups, Subnets, VPCs.

• Monitoring tools: Splunk, DataDog, Grafana.

• Scripting languages: PowerShell, Bash, Perl, Python, Terraform, Azure CLI. Education
Minimum Required:
Associate's degree in a computer science or information systems field. Certification(s) Required:
CompTIA Security+ (Mandatory for DoD 8570 compliance) Desired / Helpful:
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
AWS Certified SysOps Administrator
Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) Professional Attributes & Values We are looking for professionals who embody and embrace the following core values:
Integrity and Accountability: Demonstrates principled character, consistently upholding honesty and taking responsibility for their actions with the highest ethical standards.
Respect and Diversity: Treats others with dignity and fairness, valuing diverse perspectives to foster an inclusive and collaborative work environment.
Effective Communication: Delivers clear, accurate, and timely written and verbal communications, ensuring comprehensive understanding from the first conveyance.
Interpersonal Skills: Exhibits a courteous and approachable demeanor, fostering positive relationships and promoting teamwork.
Continuous Improvement: Proactively seeks opportunities for growth through self-assessment, professional development, and constructive feedback. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Mindbank is committed to a diverse workforce and we seek the most qualified candidate for each opening without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.