Cloud Engineer

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AIS is seeking a Cloud Engineer to design, implement, and maintain secure, scalable, and resilient cloud-based solutions in support of federal defense and intelligence missions. The Cloud Engineer will be a key member of a cross-functional engineering team, ensuring mission systems are deployed, integrated, and optimized in accordance with Zero Trust, Dev Sec Ops , and DoD Cloud Smart principles. This role requires deep technical expertise, a passion for innovation, and the ability to collaborate with government and industry partners to deliver next-generation digital engineering platforms.

This position is central to AIS’s role as a mission partner to the U.S. Defense Industrial Base and aims to modernize DoD environments, accelerate digital transformation, and deliver secure, resilient, and cost-effective platforms for the warfighter.

• Cloud Architecture & Design
  • Develop, document, and implement cloud reference architectures aligned to DoD and federal cloud strategies.
  • Design resilient, scalable, and cost-optimized cloud solutions (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) across environments (Azure Government, AWS Gov Cloud, DoD IL5/6, JWCC).
  • Leverage containerization and orchestration (Kubernetes, AKS, EKS, Open Shift) to enable secure, portable, and reusable deployments.
• Engineering & Automation
  • Build Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform, Bicep, or Cloud Formation to accelerate deployments.
  • Implement CI/CD pipelines (Azure Dev Ops, Git Hub Actions, Jenkins) to support automated testing, compliance, and deployment.
  • Integrate AI/ML and data platform services into cloud architectures to enable advanced analytics, predictive modeling, and digital engineering.
• Security & Compliance
  • Apply DoD Zero Trust principles and STIG compliance to cloud workloads.
  • Ensure security and compliance with FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, and DISA SRG controls.
  • Support Authority to Operate (ATO) processes through RMF documentation, automation, and compliance validation.
• Operations & Support
  • Monitor and optimize cloud performance, cost, and availability.
  • Troubleshoot complex issues across networking, compute, storage, and security domains.
  • Collaborate with government system owners, integrators, and AIS teams to ensure mission readiness.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field — or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience:
  
  3–7 years in cloud engineering, architecture, or Dev Sec Ops  roles.
• Cloud Expertise:
  Hands-on experience with Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud; familiarity with federal cloud environments is preferred.
• Infrastructure as Code:
  Proficiency in tools such as Terraform, Bicep, and Cloud Formation.
• Clearance:
  Active DoD Secret clearance (minimum), with the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret/SCI if required.
• Location:
  
  Must be based in the DC Metro area.
• Certifications:
  
  CompTIA Security+ certification required.
• Technical Knowledge:
  Strong foundation in networking, security, identity, and access management; deep understanding of DoD security frameworks, including RMF, DISA SRGs, and Zero Trust principles.

• Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104) certification.
• Other relevant Cloud certifications (Azure Solutions Architect Expert, AWS Solutions Architect, etc.).
• Experience supporting DoD digital engineering initiatives (e.g., Model-Based Systems Engineering, FPAAs, heterogeneous integration).
• Experience with data platforms and analytics services (Databricks, Synapse, Redshift).
• Familiarity with container security, Dev Sec Ops  tool chains, and automated compliance frameworks.
• Prior experience delivering mission-focused solutions for DoD, DISA, Army, Navy, or Air Force customers.

This posting is part of our ongoing talent pipeline initiative. If you're interested in being considered when a role becomes available, we encourage you to submit your resume.

Applied Information Sciences does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis. Employment decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Engineering and Information Technology

• IT Services and IT Consulting