Cloud Engineer

This position could be located in Reston, Herndon, Mclean or Chantilly, VA

Freedom Technology Solutions Group is seeking a Cloud Engineer. The Cloud Engineer will play a pivotal role in designing, deploying, and managing our cloud infrastructure to ensure the availability, performance, and security of our applications and services. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to implement cloud solutions that align with our business objectives.

Responsibilities:

Collaborate with architects to design scalable and cost-effective cloud architecture solutions, considering factors such as high availability, disaster recovery, and security

Deploy and configure cloud services and resources on platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform, ensuring best practices and optimization

Develop and maintain infrastructure as code scripts (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation) to automate provisioning and manage cloud resources

Implement and monitor security measures, access controls, and compliance policies to safeguard cloud infrastructure and data

Set up monitoring, alerting, and performance tuning processes to ensure the reliability and efficiency of cloud environments

Investigate and resolve cloud-related issues, providing technical support and root cause analysis

Maintain clear and comprehensive documentation of cloud infrastructure, configurations, and procedures

Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including developers, DevOps engineers, and IT professionals, to integrate cloud solutions into the development and operational processes

Qualifications:

Active TS/SCI with Poly

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Proven experience as a Cloud Engineer or similar role

Proficiency in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)

Strong knowledge of infrastructure as code (IaC) tools

Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)

Experience with network protocols, security, and compliance in cloud environments

Scripting and programming skills (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash)

Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, or Google Professional Cloud Architect are a plus

What’s in It for You?

Flexible work environment

A team mentality – work with friendly, like-minded professionals

Work with innovative, cutting edge technologies

Enjoy extremely competitive compensation and benefits

A work-life balance you can count on

Opportunities to grow and advance your career on our dime

The Benefits You Get with Freedom

Amazing benefits including matching 401k, fully paid medical, and more

Generous paid time off – including paid site closure days

Competitive salary offerings

Paid training and tuition reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Fully paid life and disability

Annual logo wear allowance

Company sponsored events (game nights, holiday party, summer party, happy hours)

Interested in learning more about Freedom and our culture? Contact us today! We’re constantly hosting hiring events in our office and elsewhere, to help you get a sense of what life is like at Freedom before joining the team.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability or veteran status

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