Cloud Systems Engineer

Clearance Requirement: Active DoD Clearance (Required)

Certification Requirement: IAT Level II certification required (or obtainable within 6 months of hire)

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated Cloud Systems Engineer . This entry-level engineering role focuses on ensuring stability, scalability, and reliability of cloud-based systems supporting mission-critical applications.

The selected candidate will collaborate with senior engineering teams to support cloud platforms, assist with system integration activities, and maintain distributed virtual environments operating within secure enterprise networks.

Key Responsibilities

• Support stability, sustainability, and performance of enterprise cloud-based infrastructure and software systems
• Assist in system integration, verification, validation, and operational support activities
• Monitor and maintain distributed virtual machine environments across cloud platforms
• Implement proactive engineering mechanisms to maintain system health and availability
• Perform functional analysis, system evaluations, and technical trade studies
• Troubleshoot system performance, configuration, and operational issues
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, procedures, and runbooks
• Collaborate with engineering teams to improve automation and operational efficiency
• Ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards and operational requirements
• Participate in continuous learning and technical development initiatives

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or related field
• 1–2 year of experience in cloud systems, IT infrastructure, or systems engineering
• Active DoD Security Clearance (required at time of hire)
• Basic knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
• Understanding of Windows or Linux operating systems
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals and virtualization concepts
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented DoD environment
• U.S. Citizenship required

Certification Requirements

• DoD IAT Level II Certification (Security+ CE or equivalent)
• Minimum one cloud certification within 6 months of hire, such as:
• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner / Solutions Architect Associate
• Microsoft Azure Fundamentals / Azure Administrator
• Google Associate Cloud Engineer

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship or academic experience supporting cloud or infrastructure environments
• Exposure to VMware, Hyper-V, or virtualized environments
• Basic scripting experience (PowerShell, Python, or Bash)
• Familiarity with automation or Infrastructure-as-Code concepts
• Experience supporting Federal or DoD programs