Principal Cloud Engineer

Job summary

The Principal Cloud Systems Engineer designs and supports cloud and network modernization for a defense environment, including migrating applications and services from on-premises infrastructure to the cloud for zero-trust initiatives. The role covers architecture, deployment, testing, and migration of hybrid network solutions; evaluation of application architectures; and enforcement of security practices across Azure, AWS, or GCP, with knowledge of federal requirements such as NIST, FedRAMP, and FISMA.

Qualifications

• At least 12 years of relevant experience and a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Expertise designing, deploying, and operating solutions on Azure, AWS, or GCP
• Experience with virtual switches, VPCs, and virtual firewalls
• Experience with identity and access management, Azure AD, and CyberArk, Okta, or other modern ICAM solutions
• Understanding of federal application, server, and network security requirements, including NIST, FedRAMP, and FISMA
• Ability to work effectively on a distributed technical team
• Active SECRET or higher DoD clearance and U.S. citizenship

Responsibilities

• Design zero-trust network solutions for a hybrid on-premises and Azure enclave
• Ensure network modernization meets security requirements without disrupting operations
• Support cloud deployment of modernized network services
• Contribute to enterprise cloud and mission architecture
• Evaluate application architectures across platforms for alignment with modernization strategies and requirements
• Identify improvements to user experience, efficiency, and sustainment costs
• Enforce security best practices and guidelines

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