Cloud Engineer

Overview In this role you will lead the design, deployment, and operation of secure cloud environments (unclassified and classified) supporting R&D programs and accreditation efforts. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into scalable architectures, support testing and data integration, and drive documentation and security improvements. You’ll work on ATD/ATO-ready designs and ensure compliant, cost-aware cloud solutions. This is a hands-on, impact-driven role in Bethesda that shapes secure cloud capabilities for government programs. Compensation / BenefitsMedical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance401(k) Retirement PlanTuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & CertificationsParental Leave and Adoption AssistanceShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityEmployee Referral Program ResponsibilitiesDefine unclassified and classified cloud requirements and translate them into scalable architectures with supporting docsBuild, deploy, and maintain R&D cloud environments (VPCs for testing, software management, evaluation workflows)Develop final system designs for accreditation-ready formats, CONOPS, and cost/resource plansCreate classified cloud architectures and docs to support accreditation and testing against classified dataProduce lessons learned reports and recommendations for process and security improvementsMaintain and update technical docs, security summaries, cost reports, and integration assessmentsPrepare secure integration paths for imagery, audio, and other data types for program environmentsadminister collaboration and project-management tools, monitor activity, and manage user accessSupport cross-program coordination by ensuring collaboration tools support large user volumes and government-approved SaaS Key requirementsActive and maintained TS/SCI clearance with a polygraphBachelor’s degree in computer science or a technical fieldCURRENT Security+ certification (or DoD 8570 IAT Level II)Five (5) or more years of cloud engineering experienceExperience with unclassified and classified cloud environments, cloud requirements, and architecture diagrams supporting ATDExperience in building and rolling out cloud environments and supporting ATO determinationsstrong communicationcross-functional collaborationdocumentation and attention to detailcloud architecture design for unclassified and classified environmentsaccreditation and security compliance (ATD/ATO)cost/resource management for cloud projects