Cloud Engineer with Security Clearance

Cloud Engineer III - DoD Cloud Strategy & Compliance Location: Maryland (On-site) Clearance Required: Active Secret Clearance Certification: IAM Level III (DoD 8570 Compliant) Experience: 10+ years in cloud engineering, including 5+ in Computer Science or Engineering Overview: Join a high-impact mission at the forefront of secure cloud innovation for the Department of Defense. Quevera is seeking a future Cloud Engineer III with deep experience in cloud architecture, cybersecurity compliance, and infrastructure engineering to support one of the most advanced multi-cloud environments in the federal space. If you're driven by innovation, security, and scale-this is your opportunity to lead from the front. Key Responsibilities: Evaluate CSP documentation and advise on the technical validity of artifacts for DoD cloud deployments
Monitor and report commercial parity exceptions monthly to support the SCCA PMO
Assess change/release notifications from CSPs and provide insight on operational impact
Design secure, scalable cloud infrastructure solutions optimized for automation, performance, and availability
Advise DoD stakeholders on Cloud Service Offering (CSO) adoption aligned to specific mission use cases
Collaborate weekly with Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) to address cloud pipeline and DoD configuration requirements
Facilitate multi-cloud technical exchange meetings, engaging across agencies and industry
Track CSO demand across IC working groups and support DoD Provisional Authorization (DoD PA) efforts
Work with Cybersecurity PMO teams to ensure solutions meet stringent cyber compliance standards
Support tactical edge device testing and CAP onboarding for multiple classification levels
Implement cloud solutions across Public, Private, Hybrid, and Community environments with a focus on IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS
Stay ahead of emerging cloud trends and drive technical excellence across complex enterprise environmentsWhat You Bring: BA/BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
10+ years of recent, relevant experience in cloud engineering (5+ in CS or engineering)
Active IAM Level III certification (DoD 8570 Compliant)
Deep understanding of DoD cloud security requirements and SCCA frameworks
Demonstrated experience working in large-scale, enterprise IT environments
Outstanding communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional stakeholdersWhy Join Us? You'll be part of a mission-critical team advancing secure cloud capabilities for national defense. This is your chance to shape next-generation infrastructure while ensuring security, compliance, and resilience in a rapidly evolving cloud landscape.