Cloud Performance Engineer (Remote)

JCS Solutions LLC is seeking a Cloud Engineer III to support the Defense Enclave Services (DES) Operations & Maintenance (O&M) program, a major digital modernization initiative supporting the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) and Department of Defense (DoD) Fourth Estate customers. In this role, you will design, implement, automate, secure, and sustain enterprise cloud environments across Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure. You will serve as a Tier 3 cloud engineering resource, providing advanced technical leadership, troubleshooting, and operational support for mission-critical infrastructure and applications that directly support federal defense missions. This position is ideal for a cloud professional with deep expertise in cloud architecture, infrastructure automation, security, and enterprise operations within complex, large-scale environments. Active DoD Secret clearance or higher is required to be considered. Health, dental, and vision insurance~ Life insurance~ Short-and-long term disability~ 401k retirement plan with employer match~ Annual Professional Development Reimbursement Program~ Design, implement, and maintain secure, scalable cloud infrastructure solutions across AWS and Microsoft Azure environments. Support enterprise cloud modernization efforts, including the migration of on-premises applications, services, and workloads to cloud environments. Troubleshoot and resolve complex Tier 3 cloud infrastructure, networking, identity, and application-related issues. Collaborate with engineering, cybersecurity, operations, and architecture teams to ensure cloud solutions align with enterprise standards, security requirements, and mission objectives. Contribute to the design and architecture of highly available, resilient, and scalable cloud environments. Develop, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes to improve operational efficiency. Implement and enforce cloud security best practices and compliance requirements in accordance with DoD and Federal cybersecurity frameworks. Monitor and optimize cloud environments to improve performance, reliability, availability, and cost efficiency. Create and maintain technical documentation, engineering standards, operational procedures, and system runbooks. Support continuous service improvement initiatives to enhance cloud operations, user experience, and overall platform performance within the Defense Enclave Services (DES) environment. Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to junior engineers and operations personnel. Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of relevant experience, or Master's degree and 10+ years of relevant experience; Hands-on experience designing, deploying, and supporting enterprise cloud solutions in AWS and/or Microsoft Azure environments. Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, ARM/Bicep, or AWS Cloud Formation. Experience developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and working within DevSecOps environments. Understanding of Identity and Access Management (IAM/ICAM) technologies, including Azure Active Directory (Entra ID), Okta, CyberArk, or similar platforms. Strong knowledge of cloud networking, virtualization, storage, and security principles. Familiarity with Federal cybersecurity and compliance frameworks, including NIST, FedRAMP, and FISMA .Experience supporting enterprise production environments in an Operations & Maintenance (O&M) capacity. Security+, CISSP, CySA+, CCNA-Security, or equivalent).Active DoD Secret Security Clearance or higher. AWS, Azure, or other cloud certifications. Experience leading cloud migration, modernization, or hybrid cloud initiatives. Knowledge of Zero Trust, ICAM, and Federal cybersecurity frameworks. Experience with Kubernetes, OpenShift, Docker, or similar container platforms. Experience with enterprise monitoring, logging, and cloud governance tools. JCS Solutions (JCS) is a premier technology firm providing innovative solutions and high-quality services in defense, national security, and civilian sectors. JCS offers enterprise-wide solutions including cloud computing, software development, cybersecurity, digital modernization, and management consulting for the federal government. At JCS, we elevate our customers’ mission through the application of technology and professional services. Our commitment to investing in our workforce drives innovation and progress for our clients, employees, and communities. Customer Experience: Strive for excellence and delight our clients Innovation: Embrace creative thinking to enable continual growth and powerful solutions At JCS Solutions, compensation is based on a number of factors such as location, qualifications, and applicable contract terms. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We want to emphasize that we do not conduct any interviews over Discord, Slack, Skype, Zoom, or any chat app.