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Cloud Engineer

Pt78
Location
Ft Meade, MD
Posted
10 days ago
Department
DoD
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of relevant experience, or Master's degree with 10+ years of experience; additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree
  • Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+, CISSP, or equivalent)
  • Active Secret Clearance
  • Hands-on experience designing, deploying, and supporting enterprise cloud solutions in AWS and/or Azure environments
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, ARM/Bicep, or CloudFormation
  • Experience implementing automation solutions using tools such as Ansible, PowerShell, Azure Functions, or similar technologies
Nice to have
  • Industry cloud certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator Associate, or equivalent
  • Understanding of Identity and Access Management (IAM/ICAM) technologies including Azure AD, Okta, CyberArk, or similar platforms
  • Familiarity with Federal Government cybersecurity and compliance frameworks including NIST, FedRAMP, and FISMA
  • Familiarity with the Atlassian tool suite, including Jira and Confluence
  • Experience supporting large-scale enterprise migrations or hybrid cloud environments
What the job really is

As a Cloud Engineer at Platinum Technologies, you will design, implement, and maintain secure cloud infrastructure solutions primarily in AWS and Azure environments. Your responsibilities will include deploying Infrastructure as Code, supporting cloud modernization initiatives, troubleshooting complex cloud issues, and collaborating with various teams to ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards. Additionally, you will mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous service improvement efforts.

Things to weigh
  • Active Secret clearance required
  • 12+ years of experience may be a high bar for some candidates
  • Focus on compliance with DoD and Federal cybersecurity frameworks may limit flexibility in cloud solutions
Job score2.8/5
Benefits1/5
Freshness5/5
Career value4/5
Role clarity4/5
Pay transparency0/5

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