Senior Cloud Engineer

OverviewWe are seeking a highly skilledSenior Cloud EngineerThis role will require being onsite in Bethesda one day per week, with occasional additional onsite days depending on meeting schedules and business needs. to support the design, implementation, operations, and continuous improvement of enterprise cloud environments across AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This role combines deep technical engineering expertise with operational leadership, DevSecOps practices, cloud security, and infrastructure automation to support mission-critical workloads in enterprise and regulated environments.ContributionsKey Responsibilities include:Manage and prioritize operational support activities, including incident, problem, change, and request management processes aligned with ITIL best practicesSupport service desk operations and escalation management, including adherence to SLA requirements and operational metricsIdentify and implement opportunities for operational automation, process improvement, and reduction of manual support overheadAdvise customers and stakeholders on cloud-native and AI-enabled services to improve scalability, security, operational efficiency, and performanceContribute to technical standards, governance processes, operational procedures, and continuous improvement initiativesProvide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and team members while reinforcing engineering and security best practicesPresent technical status updates, conduct knowledge transfers, and support cross-training initiatives within the teamEngineer and deploy modular cloud infrastructure and platform services using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation frameworksSupport enterprise cloud operations including monitoring, patching, backup/recovery, incident response, vulnerability remediation, and performance optimizationAutomate provisioning, deployment, configuration management, and release processes using industry-standard DevSecOps and CI/CD toolingExperience with implementing and maintaining cloud security controls aligned with NIST, FedRAMP, CIS Benchmarks, zero trust principles, and enterprise security policiesIdentify, troubleshoot, and resolve complex cloud infrastructure, operational, deployment, and security issues while performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actionsCollaborate with DevSecOps engineers, networking teams, and cybersecurity stakeholders to ensure solutions align with enterprise standards and operational requirementsQualificationsRequired:Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security ClearanceBachelor's degree and 10+ years of total experience8+ years of relevant experience in cloud engineering, infrastructure engineering, DevSecOps, or related technical disciplines5+ years of hands-on experience developing, implementing, or supporting one or more major cloud platform including AWS, Azure, and GCPExperience across core cloud services including networking, compute, storage, identity and access management (IAM), security, and monitoringAdvanced understanding of cloud operations and maintenance (O&M) practices in enterprise or regulated environmentsExperience implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automation, and orchestration using tools such as Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, Ansible, Chef, or similar technologiesExperience integrating deployments with industry-standard DevSecOps tooling and CI/CD orchestration pipelinesExperience working in Agile development and engineering environmentsAnalytical mindset with strong continuous improvement and operational optimization capabilitiesStrong troubleshooting and root cause analysis capabilities across infrastructure, application, and operational domainsStrong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholdersProfessional maturity and ability to effectively manage operational incidents, escalations, ambiguity, and shifting priorities in fast-paced environmentsExperience with scripting and automation using Bash, PowerShell, Python, Groovy, or RubyAbility to support on-site activities in Bethesda, MD, at least twice a weekOne or more relevant cloud certifications such as:AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate or SYSOPS EngineerMicrosoft Certified: Azure Administrator AssociateGoogle Professional Cloud Engineer or Google Workspace AdministratorOCI Architect Associate or Operations EngineerPreferred:Assist in architecting, designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, scalable, and resilient cloud solutions across AWS, Azure, and/or GCP environmentsExperience with SaaS and collaboration platforms such as Google Workspace, GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, and AnacondaFamiliarity with cloud-native security tooling such as AWS Security Hub, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and Google Security Command CenterExperience integrating cloud services with enterprise ITSM platforms and API-driven automation workflow such as ServiceNowExperience supporting production environments with high availability and mission-critical workloadsExperience with advanced analytics, ETL, database architecture, machine learning, or big data platformsFamiliarity with secure software delivery pipelines and modern DevSecOps best practicesExperience implementing and supporting containerized workloads using Docker and KubernetesUnderstanding of cloud security concepts including zero trust architecture, network segmentation, encryption, vulnerability management, and secure configuration managementExperience implementing and maintaining security controls aligned to frameworks such as NIST, FedRAMP, CIS Benchmarks, and enterprise security standardsExperience with Git-based source control management platforms such as GitHub, GitLab, or BitbucketAboutsteampunkSteampunk relies on several factors to determine salary, including but not limited to geographic location, contractual requirements, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. The projected compensation range for this position is $130,000 to $180,000. The estimate displayed represents a typical annual salary range for this position. Annual salary is just one aspect of Steampunk's total compensation package for employees. Learn more about additional Steampunk benefits here.Identity StatementAs part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.Steampunk is aChange Agentin the Federal contracting industry, bringing new thinking to clients in the Homeland, Federal Civilian, Health and DoD sectors. Through ourHuman-Centered delivery methodology, we are fundamentally changing the expectations our Federal clients have for true shared accountability in solving their toughest mission challenges. As anemployee owned company, we focus on investing in our employees to enable them to do the greatest work of their careers - and rewarding them for outstanding contributions to our growth. If you want to learn more about our story, visit http://www.steampunk.com .We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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