Senior Cloud Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Cloud Engineer to design, implement, and maintain secure cloud infrastructure in alignment with the NIST 800-53 security and compliance framework in support of the FAA BNATCS contract. This role is responsible for ensuring that cloud services meet stringent federal security requirements while supporting scalability, resilience, and operational efficiency. In this role you will collaborate with cybersecurity, compliance, and IT teams to deliver secure, reliable, and compliant cloud solutions.

Key Responsibilities may include:

Cloud Architecture & Deployment

• Design and implement secure cloud environments across AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Build and manage cloud infrastructure components (compute, storage, networking, IAM).
• Support hybrid and multi-cloud deployments with a focus on scalability and resilience.

Security & Compliance

• Integrate NIST 800-53 security controls into cloud architecture and operations.
• Implement encryption, identity and access management, logging, and monitoring in compliance with federal standards.
• Partner with cybersecurity teams to ensure continuous monitoring and vulnerability management.
• Support audits, assessments, and accreditation processes (e.g., FISMA, FedRAMP).

Automation & Optimization

• Develop Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates.
• Automate deployment, configuration, and monitoring processes.
• Optimize cloud performance, cost, and resource utilization.

Operations & Support

• Provide Tier 2/3 support for cloud-related issues and escalations.
• Monitor cloud environments for availability, performance, and security events.
• Maintain documentation of configurations, procedures, and compliance evidence.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Work closely with application, data, and security teams to deliver compliant cloud solutions.
• Provide technical guidance on cloud best practices in regulated environments.
• Contribute to modernization initiatives and cloud migration projects.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of experience w/ a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field, Master's degree with 10 years of experience, or a Ph.D. with 7 years of experience
• 7+ years of experience in IT infrastructure design and architecture
• Strong knowledge of NIST 800-53 security controls and compliance frameworks (FISMA, FedRAMP)
• Hands-on experience with AWS (Gov cloud preferred)
• Familiarity with cloud AI tools such as AWS Bedrock
• Proficiency with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM)
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• US Citizenship is required for this position
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust as required by the contract

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into technical solutions
• Professional certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, or CISSP/CCSP are highly desirable
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities
• Experience working in federal or regulated environments