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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:\r\nSupporting AWS, Azure, Oracle, and GCP cloud services and infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or ARM templates.\r\nTroubleshooting and resolving issues related to specific cloud environments while implementing cloud security best practices.\r\nLeveraging Azure data services, including Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Microsoft Defender, and Microsoft Sentinel, to ensure security posture and compliance.\r\nWriting and maintaining automation scripts in PowerShell, Python, or Azure CLI and executing them using Logic Apps and Azure Functions.\r\nConfiguring network security groups (NSGs), application gateways, and other network controls to protect cloud resources.\r\nManaging cloud compute, storage, networking, and database services while applying security compliance standards across the organization.\r\nWorking with all stakeholders to ensure complete and functioning systems that meet all requirements.Minimum Qualifications:\r\nBachelor’s degree or 4+ additional years of IT experience in lieu of a degree\r\n7+ years of experience in cloud engineering and/or development\r\nExperience designing and deploying cloud-based solutions using DevOps tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitLab, or Docker.\r\nExperience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like ARM templates, Terraform, Ansible, or BICEP.\r\nFamiliarity with cloud template technologies including GitHub Enterprise and architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or Zachman.\r\nExperience automating workflows using scripting tools such as PowerShell, Bash, Python, YAML, or JSON.\r\nExperience meeting security requirements in the Sponsor's environment or similar complex environments.\r\nDoD 8570 IAT Level 2 certification (e.g., Security+, CCNA Security) or the ability to obtain it within 6 months of hire.Preferred Qualifications:\r\nFamiliarity with container technologies such as Kubernetes and experience with Google Cloud Platform.\r\nUnderstanding 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\r\nMicrosoft certifications such as Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Security Engineer Associate, or Azure Solutions Architect Expert.Clearance Requirements:\r\nAn active TS/SCI with Polygraph.Physical Requirements:\r\nMust be able to remain in a stationary position 50%.\r\nNeeds to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.\r\nFrequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations.\r\nMust be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.","company":"ManTech","rawCompany":"mantech","city":"Chantilly","state":"VA","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-04-08T20:34:30.929Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1244.00","title":"Network and Computer Systems Administrators","slug":"network-and-computer-systems-administrators"},{"code":"15-1299.05","title":"Information Security Engineers","slug":"information-security-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541519","title":"Other Computer Related Services","slug":"other-computer-related-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Principal Cloud Engineer","description":"MANTECHseeks a motivated, career and customer-orientedPrincipal Cloud Engineerto join our team inChantilly, 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:\r\nSupporting AWS, Azure, Oracle, and GCP cloud services and infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or ARM templates.\r\nTroubleshooting and resolving issues related to specific cloud environments while implementing cloud security best practices.\r\nLeveraging Azure data services, including Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Microsoft Defender, and Microsoft Sentinel, to ensure security posture and compliance.\r\nWriting and maintaining automation scripts in PowerShell, Python, or Azure CLI and executing them using Logic Apps and Azure Functions.\r\nConfiguring network security groups (NSGs), application gateways, and other network controls to protect cloud resources.\r\nManaging cloud compute, storage, networking, and database services while applying security compliance standards across the organization.\r\nWorking with all stakeholders to ensure complete and functioning systems that meet all requirements.Minimum Qualifications:\r\nBachelor’s degree or 4+ additional years of IT experience in lieu of a degree\r\n7+ years of experience in cloud engineering and/or development\r\nExperience designing and deploying cloud-based solutions using DevOps tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitLab, or Docker.\r\nExperience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like ARM templates, Terraform, Ansible, or BICEP.\r\nFamiliarity with cloud template technologies including GitHub Enterprise and architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or Zachman.\r\nExperience automating workflows using scripting tools such as PowerShell, Bash, Python, YAML, or JSON.\r\nExperience meeting security requirements in the Sponsor's environment or similar complex environments.\r\nDoD 8570 IAT Level 2 certification (e.g., Security+, CCNA Security) or the ability to obtain it within 6 months of hire.Preferred Qualifications:\r\nFamiliarity with container technologies such as Kubernetes and experience with Google Cloud Platform.\r\nUnderstanding 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\r\nMicrosoft certifications such as Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Security Engineer Associate, or Azure Solutions Architect Expert.Clearance Requirements:\r\nAn active TS/SCI with Polygraph.Physical Requirements:\r\nMust be able to remain in a stationary position 50%.\r\nNeeds to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.\r\nFrequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations.\r\nMust be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.","datePosted":"2026-04-08T20:34:30.929Z","dateModified":"2026-04-08T20:34:30.929Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"ManTech","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Chantilly","addressRegion":"VA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"66a8d6ab67e9d4dd3dbe7ef0"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/66a8d6ab67e9d4dd3dbe7ef0"}}