Chief Cloud Engineer Security Clearance

Position: Chief Cloud Engineer with Security Clearance
* Active TS/SCI Clearance is needed for consideration to this role
* Zachary Piper Solutions is currently seeking a Chief Cloud Engineer to support the U.S. Space Force / Space Systems Command's Space Combat Power portfolio based in El Segundo, CA . This position is a full-time, onsite role. This position is critical in delivering warfighter capability through modern cloud, cyber, and software engineering solutions. As a Chief Cloud Engineer , you will play a pivotal role in developing, deploying, and securing cloud-native environments and mission applications that enable Space Force cyber operators and protect key national space assets.

Responsibilities:
* Participate in software development efforts across the full software engineering lifecycle, including estimation, design, documentation, implementation, testing, and integration.
* Design, deploy, and operate AWS cloud services and cloud-native web applications supporting high-volume data flows.
* Architect connectivity solutions between commercial cloud service providers and on-premise networks.
* Apply analytical, automation, and coding expertise across all phases of the SDLC.
* Prepare technical documentation including architecture diagrams, detailed specifications, and system design artifacts.
* Support multiple application teams developing full or partial cloud representations of lab-hosted systems.
* Collaborate with engineering teams to develop best practices, templates, and automation solutions for cloud hosting.
* Design and integrate new COTS and custom applications and O&M tools into existing cloud environments.
* Solve complex software architecture challenges and contribute to broad design solutions.
* Manage virtual and physical servers across various operating systems (Windows Server, Ubuntu, CentOS, etc.).
* Implement privacy, security, and compliance best practices to safeguard server infrastructure.
* Proactively anticipate, mitigate, troubleshoot, and resolve software and hardware issues.

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering and 18+ years of experience.
* 10+ years working in mesh cloud architectures (AWS, Platform One, Azure, C2S, etc.).
* Active in-scope T5 investigation, adjudicated for SCI eligibility; enrolled in Continuous Vetting (if applicable).
* Willingness to be nominated for SCI compartments and consent to polygraph examination.
* Cloud Sys Ops Administrator Certification.
* Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Helm, Ansible, etc.).
* Demonstrated proficiency coding and automating in Python, PHP, or similar.
* Proven experience in Dev Sec Ops  software development environments. Compensation Includes: * $200,000 - $220,000
* Depending on Experience
* * Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, Paid Holidays, Sick Leave if Required by Law This job opens for applications on 2/24/26. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date #LI-CB1 #LI-ONSITE /CD pipelines, agile, TS/SCI, Cloud Engineering, AWS, Platform One, Dev Sec Ops , Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker, Zero Trust, Infrastructure as Code, Space Force, Space Systems Command, Cybersecurity, Cloud Architecture, Hybrid Cloud, RMF, Cross-Domain Solutions, Raise the Bar, DoD Acquisition, Python Automation, SCIF, T5, SCI, Continuous Vetting