Senior Cloud Engineer

Senior Cloud Engineer

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Coho Consulting Group is seeking an experienced Senior Cloud Engineer to provide expert-level functional and systems analysis for complex IT applications and enterprise environments. This role is responsible for designing, integrating, and implementing scalable cloud and hybrid-cloud solutions while delivering strategic technical guidance to program leadership and customers. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in DoD cloud environments, modern infrastructure design, and emerging technologies such as AI integration. This is a hybrid-remote position with on-site support required at Ft. Meade, MD; Columbus, OH; or Ogden, UT.

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

Assess existing DoD cloud and traditional hosting environments to develop integrated architectures that optimize performance, interoperability, security, and cost efficiency

Lead the design and implementation of automated solutions supporting application migration and ongoing operations

Architect and support cloud and hybrid-cloud solutions across enterprise environments

Translate functional requirements into scalable, secure, cloud-enabled architectures

Conduct implementation planning, including risk analysis and mitigation strategies

Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to application migration, integration, and cloud infrastructure

Design and support AI-enabled solutions and infrastructure for federal environments

Develop clear, comprehensive technical and functional documentation

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and executive leadership to deliver mission-aligned solutions

Essential Job Qualifications and Requirements:

Security Clearance: Active Secret clearance (required)

Education and Certifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Statistics, or a related technical field. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification (preferred)

Required Experience and Skills: Proven experience in systems analysis and solution design within DoD environments. Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS and/or Azure. Demonstrated success deploying and managing cloud-based solutions. Experience integrating enterprise networking technologies (Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, F5). Strong background in configuring and implementing cloud networking services. Experience integrating AI-based solutions within federal or enterprise systems

Technical Expertise: Design and management of Virtual Networks (VNet), Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) environments, hybrid cloud architectures. Cloud migration strategies and execution. Infrastructure automation and orchestration

Position Pay Range $155,000 - $165,000 USD