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Cloud Engineer

MaximusArlington, VAL6 LeadSeptember 22nd, 2026
Overview In this role you will design and implement cloud solutions to support a defense client, coordinating with cross-functional teams to align cloud initiatives with business objectives. You will shape the cloud enterprise infrastructure and roadmaps, evaluating feasibility, performance, and security within time and cost constraints. You will work on scalable, secure cloud architectures and provide guidance on technology integration and compliance. This is a remote, TS/SCI-eligible opportunity with travel to several US locations, offering a chance to impact mission-critical systems and modernize cloud capabilities. Compensation / BenefitsHealth insuranceLife and disability insuranceRetirement savings planPaid holidays and paid time off ResponsibilitiesResearch, design, develop, test, and evaluate cloud systems and their integration with cloud service providersPlan and execute tasks for implementing and maintaining the internal cloud enterprise shared virtualization infrastructureDevelop and execute cloud solution roadmaps aligned with business strategyUse scientific analysis and models to predict outcomes and inform design decisionsAnalyze cloud requirements for feasibility within time and cost constraintsConsult with engineering staff to support hardware, software, and performance requirements of the cloud system Key requirementsActive TS/SCI or Top Secret with SCI eligibilityBS in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (10 years may substitute)8 years of work-related experienceSecurity+ or DoD 8570 IAT-II certificationAbility to travel 10%–20%Effective communication with geographically distributed teamsCross-functional collaborationProblem-solving mindsetAWS Solutions Architect – AssociateAzure FundamentalsGoogle Associate Cloud Engineer Certification