Cloud Engineer 660

Freedom Technology Solutions Group is seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented **Senior Cloud Engineer** to join our team in Chantilly, VA. The Principal Cloud Engineer will leverage their strong technical background and knowledge to design, implement, and manage secure cloud infrastructures in support of mission-critical operations, with a strong focus on security monitoring and threat detection. This role supports complex cloud environments by leveraging modern DevOps tools and practices, collaborating across teams to solve technical challenges. **Responsibilities include but are not limited to:** - Supporting AWS, Azure, Oracle, and GCP cloud services and infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or ARM templates. - Troubleshooting and resolving issues related to specific cloud environments while implementing cloud security best practices. - Leveraging Azure data services, including Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Microsoft Defender, and Microsoft Sentinel, to ensure security posture and compliance. - Writing and maintaining automation scripts in PowerShell, Python, or Azure CLI and executing them using Logic Apps and Azure Functions. - Configuring network security groups (NSGs), application gateways, and other network controls to protect cloud resources. - Managing cloud compute, storage, networking, and database services while applying security compliance standards across the organization. - Working with all stakeholders to ensure complete and functioning systems that meet all requirements. **Minimum Qualifications:** - Bachelor’s degree or 4+ additional years of IT experience in lieu of a degree. - 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering and/or development - Experience designing and deploying cloud-based solutions using DevOps tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitLab, or Docker. - Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like ARM templates, Terraform, Ansible, or BICEP. - Familiarity with cloud template technologies including GitHub Enterprise and architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or Zachman. - Experience automating workflows using scripting tools such as PowerShell, Bash, Python, YAML, or JSON. - Experience meeting security requirements in the Sponsor's environment or similar complex environments. - DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 certification (e.g., Security+, CCNA Security) or the ability to obtain it within 6 months of hire. **Preferred Qualifications:** - Familiarity with container technologies such as Kubernetes and experience with Google Cloud Platform. - Understanding of Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS)-199, NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-53A, NIST SP 800-37, and DoD Cloud Security Requirements Guide - Microsoft certifications such as Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Security Engineer Associate, or Azure Solutions Architect Expert. **Clearance Requirements:** - An active TS/SCI with Polygraph. **What’s in It for You?** Flexible work environment A team mentality – work with friendly, like-minded professionals Work with innovative, cutting edge technologies Enjoy extremely competitive compensation and benefits A work-life balance you can count on Opportunities to grow and advance your career on our dime **The Benefits You Get with Freedom** Amazing benefits including matching 401k, fully paid medical, and more Generous paid time off – including paid site closure days Competitive salary offerings Paid training and tuition reimbursement Referral bonuses Fully paid life and disability Annual logo wear allowance Company sponsored events (game nights, holiday party, summer party, happy hours) Interested in learning more about Freedom and our culture? Contact us today! We’re constantly hosting hiring events in our office and elsewhere, to help you get a sense of what life is like at Freedom before joining the team. 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