TS/SCI Sr. Cloud Automation Engineer

Job Title: Sr. Cloud Automation EngineerLocation: Reston – on site. Some days there will be some remote capabilityContract/Perm: 6-permClearance: TSSCIShift: Core hoursOnboarding: 2 weeksPayrate$90/hr-$100/hrDay to Day:Insight Global is looking for a Sr. Cloud Automation Engineer to support us on a mission critical program for a DoW customer. This position will be responsible for architecting, implementing, and maintaining cloud solutions to support customer-specific mission needs. The Cloud Engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable, and efficient cloud platforms that enable critical operations in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. This role requires technical expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), a strong problem-solving mindset, and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams to meet operational and project-driven objectives. Duties: Key Responsibilities • Design, build, and deploy cloud-based solutions in support of customer-specific applications.• Develop and implement cloud migration strategies, including lift-and-shift, hybrid, and re-platforming approaches.• Ensure architectural alignment with enterprise goals and security policies.• Configure and manage virtual machines, serverless architecture, containers, and storage within hybrid environments.• Automate cloud infrastructure provisioning and configuration through Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, Ansible).• Monitor, optimize, and troubleshoot performance, cost, and security concerns in cloud assets.• Design solutions with a focus on security (zero-trust, encryption, IAM) and compliance with customer and industry standards (e.g., FedRAMP, NIST, DoD requirements).Must Haves:-Bachelors Degree and 9+ years of experience, or 13+ years experience-TSSCI Clearance-IAT II or equivalent certification-Proven experience designing and deploying AWS, Azure, or other cloud based solutions-Proficiency in one or more automation or IaC tools (Terraform, Ansible, Cloudformation or other)-Strong working knowledge of Linux or Windows severs and CLI -Experience in CI/CD or DevOps environmentsPlusses:-Experience architecting and designing cloud solutions for DoW or related customers at the TS level