cloud infrastructure engineer

Astrion

<div>Overview:

Cloud Egineer - Senior
LOCATION: Eglin AFB, FL
JOB STATUS: Full-Time
CLEARANCE: Active Secret Clearance
CERTIFICATION: DOD 8140 Level 3 Certification
TRAVEL: No Travel Required 
Astrion has an exciting opportunity for an SE-4 Cloud Engineer located at Eglin AFB, FL. 
The Cloud Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and support of 48 Cyberspace Test Squadron&rsquo;s cloud infrastructure. This role requires a strong understanding of cloud computing concepts, technologies, and best practices. The Cloud Engineer will work closely with squadron test teams, developers, and leadership to ensure the reliability, security, and scalability of 48CTS cloud-based services and applications. This role encompasses building, automating, and optimizing cloud infrastructure to meet current and future business needs. 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS 
<ul><li>
Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience. Additional years of experience may be substituted for education.</li><li>
Active Secret clearance. U.S. Citizenship.</li><li>
Strong understanding of cloud computing concepts and technologies (e.g., IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).</li><li>
Experience with one or more major cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
</li><li>Proficiency in at least one scripting language (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell).</li><li>
Experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, Azure Resource Manager).</li><li>
Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).</li><li>
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).</li><li>
Strong understanding of networking concepts (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, routing, firewalls).</li><li>
Experience with security best practices and compliance standards.</li><li>
Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).</li><li>
Familiarity with database technologies (e.g., SQL, NoSQL).</li></ul> 
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS 
<ul><li>
AWS Certified Solutions Architect</li><li>
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert</li><li>
Google Cloud Certified Professional Cloud Architect</li><li>
Other relevant cloud certifications.</li></ul> 
RESPONSIBILITIES 
Cloud Infrastructure Design and Implementation:<ul><li>
Design, build, and deploy scalable, highly available, and secure cloud infrastructure solutions.</li><li>
Select appropriate cloud services and technologies based on business requirements and cost considerations.</li><li>
Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Azure Resource Manager.</li><li>
Configure and manage virtual machines, containers, networking, storage, and databases in the cloud.</li><li>
Implement and manage cloud-based security controls, including identity and access management (IAM), network security groups, and encryption.</li></ul>
Cloud Infrastructure Management and Maintenance:<ul><li>
Monitor cloud infrastructure performance and identify areas for optimization.</li><li>
Troubleshoot and resolve cloud-related issues in a timely manner.</li><li>
Perform regular maintenance tasks, such as patching, upgrades, and backups.</li><li>
Implement and maintain cloud monitoring and alerting systems.</li><li>
Manage and optimize cloud costs.</li></ul>
Automation and Orchestration:<ul><li>
Automate cloud infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and deployment using scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) and automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Chef, Puppet).</li><li>
Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for cloud-based applications.</li><li>
Implement and manage container orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker Swarm).</li></ul>
Security and Compliance:<ul><li>
Implement and maintain cloud security best practices.</li><li>
Implement and manage security incident response procedures.</li></ul>
Collaboration and Communication:<ul><li>
Work closely with other IT teams, developers, and business stakeholders to understand their needs and provide cloud solutions.</li><li>
Document cloud infrastructure designs, configurations, and procedures.</li><li>
Provide training and support to other IT staff on cloud technologies.</li></ul>
Continuous Improvement:<ul><li>
Stay up-to-date on the latest cloud technologies and trends.</li><li>
Identify and implement opportunities to improve cloud infrastructure efficiency, security, and reliability.</li><li>
Contribute to the development of cloud standards and best practices.</li><li>
Research and recommend innovative cloud solutions.</li></ul></div><div></div>

Cloud Engineer - Senior

PGTEK

<div>
 
 Cloud Services Engineer (Morpheus) - Active Secret Clearance Required
 
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 Hybrid (Remote with up to 50% travel to DISA locations)
 
 
 
 Travel:
 
 Approximately 50%
 
 
 
 Employment Type:
 
 Full-Time
 
 
 
 Security Clearance:
 
 US citizen with active Secret Clearance (Mandatory)
 
 
 
 Salary:
 
 $140,000 - $180,000
 
 
 
 About PGTEK
 
 
 
 PGTEK is a leading provider of enterprise IT solutions supporting Federal Government and Department of Defense customers. Our engineers deliver innovative infrastructure, virtualization, cloud, automation, and cybersecurity solutions that power some of the nation's most critical missions.
 
 
 We're seeking an experienced
 
 Cloud Services Engineer
 
 with strong
 
 Morpheus
 
 expertise to support enterprise cloud modernization initiatives across multiple DISA environments.
 
 
 
 What You'll Do
 
 
 
 As a Cloud Services Engineer, you'll design, deploy, automate, and support secure hybrid cloud infrastructure while working with modern virtualization and cloud orchestration technologies.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Design, implement, and maintain enterprise cloud and virtualization platforms
 </li>
 <li>
 Deploy, administer, and optimize VMware vSphere environments (ESXi, vCenter, HA, DRS, clusters)
 </li>
 <li>
 Provision and automate cloud resources using Morpheus
 </li>
 <li>
 Support hybrid cloud environments spanning on-premises infrastructure and public cloud platforms
 </li>
 <li>
 Implement and maintain Software-Defined Networking (SDN) solutions
 </li>
 <li>
 Configure and support Key Management Systems (KMS) and encryption services
 </li>
 <li>
 Automate infrastructure deployments using PowerShell, PowerCLI, Terraform, Ansible, or similar automation tools
 </li>
 <li>
 Perform infrastructure upgrades, patching, lifecycle management, and capacity planning
 </li>
 <li>
 Troubleshoot complex virtualization, cloud, networking, and infrastructure issues
 </li>
 <li>
 Create and maintain technical documentation and operational procedures
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborate with engineering, cybersecurity, and program teams to deliver secure, scalable solutions
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure compliance with DoD security requirements including NIST, FISMA, and FedRAMP
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Requirements
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 US citizen with active Secret Security Clearance
 </li>
 <li>
 U.S. Citizenship
 </li>
 <li>
 5+ years of experience supporting enterprise cloud, virtualization, or infrastructure environments
 </li>
 <li>
 Hands-on experience administering Morpheus cloud management and orchestration
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong VMware vSphere administration experience (ESXi and vCenter)
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience supporting Software-Defined Networking (SDN)
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience implementing or administering Key Management Systems (KMS)
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong understanding of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLANs, firewalls, and VPN technologies
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience supporting DoD, Federal, or other highly regulated environments
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Preferred Qualifications
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Experience with AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
 </li>
 <li>
 VMware certifications (VCP-DCV, VCP-VCF, or equivalent)
 </li>
 <li>
 CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or other DoD 8570/8140 compliant certifications
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience with PowerShell, Python, or other scripting languages
 </li>
 <li>
 Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture and infrastructure security best practices
 </li>
 <li>
 Previous consulting or customer-facing engineering experience
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Travel
 
 
 
 This position requires approximately
 
 50% travel
 
 to customer locations, including:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Mechanicsburg, PA
 </li>
 <li>
 Ogden, UT
 </li>
 <li>
 Oklahoma City, OK
 </li>
 <li>
 Montgomery, AL
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Benefits
 
 
 
 Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time salaried employees is effective immediately upon the start date. Benefits include comprehensive PPO medical coverage with access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) option, a vision plan, and dental insurance with the base dental plan option paid for by PGTEK. Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term disability, and Critical Illness insurance have premiums covered. Additionally, PGTEK offers a matching 401(k) plan and a discount on pet insurance through ASPCA Pet Insurance. An Employee Assistance Program is available at no cost to all employees. PGTEK offers a generous amount of PTO and Holidays, and an Education Assistance Program is available after 12 months of employment.
 
 
 
 About Pgtek
 
 
 
 PGTEK is a true consulting organization dedicated to helping clients achieve their business and technology objectives utilizing our decades of experience and business relationships. PGTEK invests in the educational advancements of our staff by providing the necessary resources to complete Professional and Business Certifications. Our company is our people, and we treat them like family.
 
 
 EOE, including disability/veterans
</div>

Cloud Services Engineer (Morpheus) - Active Secret Clearance - Travel role

Qode

<div>Job Description &ndash; Lead Infrastructure &amp; Cloud Engineer
Position Title: Lead Infrastructure &amp; Cloud Engineer
Experience Level: 5&ndash;8 Years
Location: Dubai
Department: Information Technology (IT)
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Infrastructure &amp; Cloud Engineer to manage, support, secure, and optimize the organization&rsquo;s on-premises and cloud infrastructure.
The ideal candidate will possess strong L2 and L3 support expertise across Microsoft technologies, Windows Server, Microsoft 365, identity management, virtualization, storage, backup solutions, and cloud platforms, including Microsoft Azure and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
The role is responsible for ensuring the availability, performance, security, scalability, and reliability of the organization&rsquo;s IT infrastructure and cloud environments. The successful candidate will also support business-critical systems and lead infrastructure modernization, cloud migration, automation, and digital transformation initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Infrastructure Administration
Manage and maintain enterprise IT infrastructure environments.
Administer Windows Server environments and related services.
Monitor infrastructure performance, availability, capacity, and system health.
Manage operating system upgrades, security patching, and infrastructure lifecycle activities.
Ensure adherence to IT governance, security, compliance, and operational standards.
Provide advanced L2 and L3 support for infrastructure-related incidents and service requests.
Plan and implement infrastructure upgrades, migrations, and modernization initiatives.
Coordinate with application, cybersecurity, database, and network teams to maintain service availability.
Active Directory and Identity Management
Administer Active Directory, Organizational Units, DNS, DHCP, DFS, and Group Policies.
Manage Microsoft Entra ID and Microsoft Entra Connect.
Implement and support Identity and Access Management controls.
Support Single Sign-On and Multi-Factor Authentication.
Manage user provisioning, access permissions, privileged accounts, and identity security policies.
Implement Conditional Access policies and identity protection controls.
Monitor directory synchronization and resolve authentication-related issues.
Conduct periodic reviews of user access, administrative privileges, and inactive accounts.
Microsoft 365 Administration
Administer and support:
Exchange Online
Microsoft Teams
SharePoint Online
OneDrive for Business
Microsoft Intune
Microsoft Defender
Microsoft Purview (preferred)
Additional responsibilities include:
Manage Microsoft 365 licensing and group-based licence allocation.
Troubleshoot mail flow, collaboration, synchronization, access, and security-related issues.
Support Microsoft 365 security, compliance, retention, and governance initiatives.
Manage Exchange Online policies, mailboxes, distribution groups, and shared mailboxes.
Configure and maintain Microsoft Teams and SharePoint administrative policies.
Support data-loss prevention, information protection, and eDiscovery requirements.
Monitor Microsoft 365 service health and coordinate resolution of service-impacting incidents.
Cloud Infrastructure Administration
Microsoft Azure
Administer Azure Virtual Machines, Storage Accounts, Virtual Networks, and related resources.
Configure Network Security Groups, VPN Gateways, private endpoints, and hybrid cloud connectivity.
Manage Azure subscriptions, resource groups, role-based access controls, and governance policies.
Administer Azure Backup and Azure Site Recovery.
Support Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, alerts, and infrastructure monitoring.
Implement Azure security controls, policies, and recommended cloud governance practices.
Optimize Azure resource utilization, licensing, and operational costs.
Support Azure landing zones and standardized cloud architecture.
Participate in cloud migration, modernization, and workload transformation projects.
Implement high-availability and disaster-recovery solutions for Azure workloads.
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
Administer OCI Compute, Storage, Networking, Database connectivity, and Security services.
Manage Virtual Cloud Networks, subnets, route tables, security lists, and load balancers.
Configure and manage OCI Identity and Access Management.
Administer OCI compartments, policies, user groups, and access controls.
Support OCI Backup, Monitoring, Logging, and Disaster Recovery solutions.
Manage hybrid connectivity between OCI and on-premises environments.
Monitor OCI resource performance, availability, security, and cost.
Participate in OCI migration, modernization, and infrastructure deployment projects.
Implement high-availability and business-continuity solutions for OCI workloads.
Virtualization and Datacenter Management
Manage VMware vSphere and ESXi environments.
Administer Microsoft Hyper-V environments.
Provision, configure, and maintain virtual machines.
Manage virtual infrastructure capacity, availability, and performance.
Support high-availability, replication, and disaster-recovery configurations.
Manage host upgrades, firmware updates, and virtual infrastructure patching.
Perform datacenter capacity planning and resource optimization.
Support physical servers, racks, power, cooling, and datacenter-related infrastructure.
Coordinate with vendors for hardware maintenance and warranty support.
Storage and Backup Administration
Administer enterprise storage solutions, including:
NetApp
QNAP
HPE MSA
SAN and NAS platforms
Manage backup and recovery platforms, including:
Veeam Backup &amp; Replication
Azure Backup
Microsoft 365 backup solutions
OCI Backup and Recovery
Additional responsibilities include:
Monitor backup jobs and resolve failures.
Perform regular backup validation and restoration testing.
Conduct disaster-recovery exercises.
Define and maintain retention, replication, and recovery policies.
Maintain recovery documentation, runbooks, and operating procedures.
Ensure recovery objectives align with business requirements.
Monitor storage capacity, utilization, and performance.
Endpoint Management
Manage Microsoft Intune and modern device-management solutions.
Configure and deploy security baselines, compliance policies, and endpoint controls.
Manage Windows Autopilot and automated device provisioning.
Administer Windows device lifecycle and patch-management activities.
Manage application deployment and endpoint configuration policies.
Support desktop and laptop infrastructure.
Monitor device compliance and remediate non-compliant endpoints.
Support mobile device management and mobile application management requirements.
Infrastructure and Cloud Security
Implement infrastructure and cloud security controls.
Apply cybersecurity best practices and system-hardening standards.
Manage privileged access, administrative accounts, and role-based access controls.
Investigate and resolve infrastructure and cloud security incidents.
Manage system vulnerabilities, patch compliance, and configuration risks.
Support compliance assessments, security audits, and governance initiatives.
Work closely with cybersecurity teams to implement security recommendations.
Maintain secure configuration standards for servers, cloud platforms, storage, backup, and virtualization environments.
Support Microsoft Defender for Cloud and other relevant cloud security solutions.
Monitoring and Troubleshooting
Monitor infrastructure and cloud environments using:
SolarWinds
Azure Monitor
Log Analytics
OCI Monitoring
VMware monitoring tools
Microsoft 365 administrative and security portals
Additional responsibilities include:
Perform root-cause analysis for major incidents.
Resolve escalated L2 and L3 infrastructure and cloud issues.
Monitor system health, service availability, resource utilization, and performance.
Maintain incident, problem, and change-management records.
Develop preventive measures based on recurring incidents and performance trends.
Coordinate with vendors, service providers, and internal technical teams for complex issue resolution.
Participate in critical incident and service-restoration activities.
Automation and Infrastructure as Code
Develop PowerShell scripts to automate routine administrative activities.
Automate user provisioning, system reporting, health checks, and maintenance tasks.
Support infrastructure deployment through automation tools and standardized templates.
Implement Infrastructure as Code practices where applicable.
Maintain scripts, automation documentation, and version controls.
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through automation and orchestration.
Projects, Documentation and Compliance
Lead infrastructure and cloud deployment projects.
Lead server, virtualization, storage, backup, and cloud migration initiatives.
Support new office and datacenter infrastructure deployments.
Maintain infrastructure and cloud architecture diagrams.
Develop and maintain technical documentation, operating procedures, and support runbooks.
Participate in business-continuity and disaster-recovery planning.
Support internal and external audits.
Evaluate and recommend new infrastructure and cloud technologies.
Manage project deliverables, technical risks, timelines, and vendor coordination.
Provide technical guidance and mentoring to infrastructure support team members.
Ensure all infrastructure changes follow the organization&rsquo;s change-management processes.
Required Technical Skills
Microsoft Technologies
Windows Server 2016, 2019, and 2022
Active Directory
Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Entra Connect
DNS
DHCP
DFS
Group Policy
PowerShell
Windows Failover Clustering
Certificate Services
Microsoft 365
Exchange Online
SharePoint Online
OneDrive for Business
Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Intune
Microsoft Defender
Microsoft Purview (preferred)
Microsoft Azure
Azure Administration
Azure Virtual Machines
Azure Storage
Azure Virtual Networks
VPN Gateways
Network Security Groups
Azure Backup
Azure Site Recovery
Azure Monitor
Log Analytics
Azure Policy
Role-Based Access Control
Microsoft Defender for Cloud
Cost Management
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
OCI Compute
OCI Storage
OCI Networking
OCI Identity and Access Management
OCI Backup and Recovery
OCI Monitoring and Logging
OCI Security
OCI Load Balancing
OCI Disaster Recovery
Virtualization
VMware vSphere
VMware ESXi
VMware vCenter
Microsoft Hyper-V
High Availability and Replication
Backup and Storage
Veeam Backup &amp; Replication
NetApp
QNAP
HPE MSA
SAN and NAS technologies
Microsoft 365 backup solutions
Cloud backup and disaster recovery
Endpoint Management
Microsoft Intune
Windows Autopilot
Windows Update for Business
Endpoint compliance and configuration management
Application packaging and deployment
Automation
PowerShell scripting
Task automation
Infrastructure automation
Infrastructure as Code knowledge
Azure Resource Manager templates or Bicep (preferred)
Terraform knowledge (preferred)
Supporting Infrastructure Knowledge
TCP/IP
DNS and DHCP
Cloud connectivity
VPN technologies
Load balancing
Firewalls and security controls
Hybrid cloud architecture
Required Qualifications
Education
Bachelor&rsquo;s or Master&rsquo;s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cloud Computing, or a related discipline.
Experience
5&ndash;8 years of experience in infrastructure and cloud engineering.
Strong L2 and L3 infrastructure troubleshooting experience.
Experience supporting enterprise and multi-site IT environments.
Hands-on experience administering Windows Server and Active Directory.
Strong Microsoft 365 administration experience.
Hands-on experience managing Microsoft Azure and OCI environments.
Experience with virtualization, storage, backup, disaster recovery, and endpoint-management technologies.
Experience leading infrastructure and cloud implementation or migration projects.
Experience supporting business-critical enterprise systems.
Working knowledge of cloud security, governance, and cost-optimization practices.
Preferred Certifications
Microsoft
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate
Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert
Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate
Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
Oracle
OCI Architect Associate
OCI Architect Professional
OCI Cloud Operations Professional
Virtualization and Backup
VMware Certified Professional
Veeam Certified Engineer
Other Preferred Certifications
ITIL Foundation
Certified Cloud Security Professional
Terraform Associate
Key Competencies
Strong infrastructure and cloud troubleshooting skills.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Strong leadership, communication, and documentation skills.
Ability to manage critical incidents under pressure.
Infrastructure and cloud project implementation experience.
Strong customer service and stakeholder-management skills.
Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
Strong understanding of infrastructure security, governance, and compliance.
Ability to mentor technical team members and provide technical direction.
Commercial awareness of cloud consumption, licensing, and cost optimization.</div>

Lead Infrastructure & Cloud Engineer

JCSSolutions

<div>Grow, innovate, and generate progress: Harness your expertise to solve challenges and celebrate success! 
 
Job Summary 
JCS Solutions is seeking a highly qualified Hybrid Multi-Cloud Engineer SME to support mission-critical Department of Defense (DoD) programs Fort Belvoir, VA. The successful candidate will serve as a senior technical contributor responsible for architecting, engineering, implementing, and sustaining secure hybrid cloud solutions across Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS). This position requires both strategic cloud architecture expertise and hands-on engineering experience in designing and deploying modern cloud infrastructure, endpoint management, and security solutions within highly secure enterprise environments. The ideal candidate is an experienced cloud engineer who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys solving complex technical challenges, and is capable of developing greenfield cloud solutions while collaborating with cross-functional engineering and cybersecurity teams. This position may also provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior cloud engineers. 
Clearance: Must have Active DoD Top Secret security clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access. 
 
What&rsquo;s in it for you:<ul><li>
Join a premier technology firm specializing in innovative solutions.</li><li>
Be part of a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work culture.</li><li>
Enjoy tremendous growth potential in a high-performing team environment.</li><li>
A robust benefits package:<ul><li>
Health, dental, and vision insurance</li><li>
Life insurance</li><li>
Short-and-long term disability</li><li>
Paid time off (PTO)</li><li>
401k retirement plan with employer match</li><li>
Annual Professional Development Reimbursement Program</li><li>
And more!</li></ul></li></ul>
 What you will do:<ul><li>
Architect, design, engineer, and implement secure hybrid cloud solutions utilizing Microsoft Azure and AWS.</li><li>
Design and deploy greenfield cloud environments supporting Department of Defense mission requirements.</li><li>
Develop secure, scalable, and resilient cloud architectures aligned with DoD cybersecurity guidance and Zero Trust principles.</li><li>
Design and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions utilizing Terraform, Azure Bicep, ARM Templates, CloudFormation, or similar technologies.</li><li>
Design and administer Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Server, and Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Purview, and Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments supporting enterprise endpoint management and security.</li><li>
Engineer secure networking solutions integrating on-premises infrastructure with Azure and AWS cloud environments.</li><li>
Implement cloud-native monitoring, logging, backup, disaster recovery, and security services.</li><li>
Automate cloud deployments and operational processes using PowerShell, Python, Azure CLI, AWS CLI, or similar scripting tools.</li><li>
Collaborate with cybersecurity, systems engineering, networking, and application development teams to deliver integrated cloud solutions.</li><li>
Support system accreditation activities and ensure compliance with DoD security policies, NIST guidance, and Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements.</li><li>
Evaluate emerging cloud technologies and recommend innovative technical solutions supporting mission objectives.</li><li>
Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior engineers and support technical leadership responsibilities as required.</li></ul>
What you will bring:<ul><li>
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical discipline with 12+ years of relevant experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.</li><li>
Active DoD Top Secret security clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access.</li><li>
Current DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification (Security+, CySA+, CCNA Security, or equivalent).</li><li>
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification.</li><li>
Minimum of five (5) years of experience architecting and implementing enterprise cloud solutions.</li><li>
Extensive experience designing and deploying Microsoft Azure infrastructure and platform services.</li><li>
Demonstrated experience architecting hybrid cloud environments integrating on-premises infrastructure with Microsoft Azure and AWS.</li><li>
Hands-on experience implementing and administering:<ul><li>
Microsoft Intune* Microsoft Defender for Endpoint* Microsoft Purview* Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)</li><li>
Experience managing enterprise endpoint security, device compliance, application deployment, endpoint configuration, data governance, information protection, and Data Loss Prevention (DLP).</li><li>
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Azure Bicep, ARM Templates, CloudFormation, or equivalent).</li><li>
Experience automating cloud administration through PowerShell, Python, Bash, Azure CLI, and/or AWS CLI.</li><li>
Strong understanding of cloud networking, enterprise security, Zero Trust architecture, NIST cybersecurity guidance, and RMF.</li><li>
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>
Ability to work effectively within dynamic, mission-focused engineering organizations.</li><li>
Familiarization with cloud connected endpoints, remote users, virtual devices, and non-persistent endpoints.</li></ul></li></ul>
How will you wow us:<ul><li>
AWS Certified Solutions Architect &ndash; Professional certification.</li><li>
Additional AWS Professional or Specialty certifications.</li><li>
Experience supporting Department of Defense cloud modernization initiatives.</li><li>
Familiarity with the Department of Defense Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability (JWCC), DoD Joint Tenant environments, or other enterprise cloud initiatives.</li><li>
Understanding of the DoD Enterprise Cloud Strategy and cloud adoption across the Joint Force.</li><li>
Familiarization with Trellix and Tanium in on-prem environments.</li><li>
Experience supporting Zero Trust implementation initiatives within DoD environments.</li><li>
Experience with Windows 365 Cloud PC.</li><li>
Experience with Kubernetes, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS), or Red Hat OpenShift.</li><li>
Experience with Azure Arc or other hybrid cloud management platforms.</li><li>
Familiarity with DevSecOps methodologies and CI/CD automation pipelines.</li><li>
Previous experience serving as a technical lead or mentoring cloud engineering teams.</li></ul> 
JCS Solutions (JCS) is a premier technology firm providing innovative solutions and high-quality services in defense, national security, and civilian sectors. JCS offers enterprise-wide solutions including cloud computing, software development, cybersecurity, digital modernization, and management consulting for the federal government. At JCS, we elevate our customers&rsquo; mission through the application of technology and professional services. Our commitment to investing in our workforce drives innovation and progress for our clients, employees, and communities. 
 
JCS is both a Great Place to Work and a Top Places to Work certified company. 
 
Our employees embody our core values, and we are looking for others who do too!<ul><li>
Customer Experience: Strive for excellence and delight our clients</li><li>
Innovation: Embrace creative thinking to enable continual growth and powerful solutions</li><li>
Accountability: Take ownership of and pride in our actions and service delivery</li><li>
Inspire: Be inspired to be your best self and have fun in the process</li><li>
Integrity: Do the right thing, the right way, every time!</li><li>
Stewardship: The careful and responsible management of something entrusted to our care.</li></ul> 
At JCS Solutions, compensation is based on a number of factors such as location, qualifications, and applicable contract terms. The general salary range for this position is as follows: $96,000 - $105,000. 
 
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
 
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. 
 
 
NOTICE: Please be aware that all JCS Solutions communications related to job interviews and offers from our recruiting team will only come from @JCSSolutions.com. We want to emphasize that we do not conduct any interviews over Discord, Slack, Skype, Zoom, or any chat app.
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Hybrid Multi-Cloud Engineer SME (Azure/Endpoint Management)

Henkel

<div>
 
 About this Position
 
 The Cloud Engineer supports the development and operation of Henkel's enterprise multi-cloud platform environment, covering Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform. The role focuses on building scalable cloud infrastructure, automation, and platform engineering solutions that support a centralized ecosystem serving global application teams and business units. As part of a hands-on engineering environment within Henkel's Cloud Organization, the position contributes to infrastructure engineering, cloud-native capabilities, and platform self-service that strengthen how enterprise solutions are deployed and scaled across Henkel.
 
 
 
 What You&acute;ll Do
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Design, build, and optimize cloud infrastructure on Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform, including compute, networking, IAM, and storage services.
 </li>
 <li>
 Develop and maintain infrastructure automation solutions using Terraform and Ansible following Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices.
 </li>
 <li>
 Build and maintain CI/CD deployment pipelines supporting reliable multi-environment platform delivery and GitOps workflows.
 </li>
 <li>
 Support the provisioning and lifecycle management of cloud projects and resources such as VPCs, service accounts, landing zones, and platform blueprints.
 </li>
 <li>
 Contribute to the team's Internal Developer Platform (IDP) initiative by engineering self-service capabilities and reusable platform blueprints for application teams.
 </li>
 <li>
 Support API and agent gateway design, including model routing and FinOps tracking for LLM token consumption.
 </li>
 <li>
 Support platform security, identity management, and compliance capabilities across cloud-native environments.
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborate with global and cross-functional teams including Platform Owners globally to deliver scalable and reliable enterprise platform solutions.
 </li>
 <li>
 Participate in disaster recovery planning and execution.
 </li>
 <li>
 Optimize cloud-based solutions and infrastructure as part of the company's digital strategy.
 </li>
 <li>
 Contribute to the development of best practices and documentation for IT operations.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 What makes you a good fit
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 2&ndash;3 years of hands-on experience in cloud engineering or DevOps roles
 </li>
 <li>
 Solid working knowledge of GCP or Azure - compute, networking, IAM, and storage fundamentals; experience with both is a plus.
 </li>
 <li>
 Hands on experince with infrastructure-as-code practices, preferably Terraform; Ansible is an advantage.
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and multi-environment deployment workflows.
 </li>
 <li>
 Familiarity with Linux environments, shell scripting (Bash), and container-based workloads.
 </li>
 <li>
 Understanding of Kubernetes or OpenShift and GitOps practices is an advantage.
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 Basic familiarity with AI/LLM APIs such as Azure OpenAI or Vertex AI; hands-on experience is a strong plus.
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 Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
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 Proactive mindset with a passion for automation, engineering quality, and continuously learning new technologies.
 
 
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 Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
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 Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
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 Comprehensive Health Insurance for employee + dependents
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 Employee Assistance Programme provides a wide range of mental health and wellbeing benefits
 
 
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 At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We look for a diverse team of individuals who possess different backgrounds, experiences, personalities and mindsets.
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Cloud Engineer

<div>Grow, innovate, and generate progress: Harness your expertise to solve challenges and celebrate success! 
 
Job Summary 
JCS Solutions is seeking a highly skilled Hybrid Multi-Cloud Engineer SME to support mission-critical Department of Defense (DoD) cloud modernization initiatives in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This position will serve as a senior technical contributor responsible for designing, engineering, implementing, and sustaining secure Microsoft Azure cloud solutions within classified enterprise environments. 
The successful candidate will possess deep expertise in Microsoft Azure architecture, hybrid cloud engineering, and enterprise identity management. This role requires an experienced engineer capable of translating complex mission requirements into secure, scalable cloud solutions while maintaining a hands-on engineering role throughout the solution lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting DoD cloud initiatives, implementing hybrid identity solutions, and engineering cloud environments that align with Zero Trust principles and Department of Defense cybersecurity requirements. 
Clearance: Must have Active Top Secret security clearance with eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). 
 
What&rsquo;s in it for you:<ul><li>
Join a premier technology firm specializing in innovative solutions.</li><li>
Be part of a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work culture.</li><li>
Enjoy tremendous growth potential in a high-performing team environment.</li><li>
A robust benefits package:<ul><li>
Health, dental, and vision insurance</li><li>
Life insurance</li><li>
Short-and-long term disability</li><li>
Paid time off (PTO)</li><li>
401k retirement plan with employer match</li><li>
Annual Professional Development Reimbursement Program</li><li>
And more!</li></ul></li></ul> 
 What you will do:<ul><li>
Architect, design, engineer, and implement secure Microsoft Azure cloud solutions supporting DoD mission requirements.</li><li>
Design and deploy green-field Azure environments and hybrid cloud architectures integrating on-premises infrastructure with Azure services.</li><li>
Design, implement, and maintain enterprise hybrid identity solutions utilizing Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Entra Connect, Active Directory, and related identity technologies.</li><li>
Engineer secure authentication, authorization, identity governance, and privileged access management (PAM) solutions supporting just-in-time (JIT) access, attribute- and role- based access controls (ABAC/RBAC) and similar Zero Trust principles and objectives.</li><li>
Design Azure Landing Zones, governance frameworks, subscription architectures, and management group strategies following Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and Azure Well-Architected Framework guidance.</li><li>
Engineer Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Bicep, ARM Templates, Terraform, or comparable automation technologies.</li><li>
Design secure Azure networking solutions utilizing Virtual Networks, ExpressRoute, VPN Gateway, Azure Firewall, Virtual WAN, and private connectivity services.</li><li>
Implement Azure-native monitoring, backup, disaster recovery, governance, and security capabilities.</li><li>
Configure and administer Microsoft Entra ID Governance capabilities, including Access Reviews, Entitlement Management, Lifecycle Workflows, Conditional Access, and Privileged Identity Management (PIM).</li><li>
Collaborate with cybersecurity, systems engineering, networking, and application development teams to deliver integrated cloud solutions.</li><li>
Support Authority to Operate (ATO) activities and ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity policies, Risk Management Framework (RMF), and applicable Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).</li><li>
Produce architecture documentation, engineering diagrams, implementation guides, standard operating procedures, and technical documentation.</li><li>
Troubleshoot and resolve complex cloud infrastructure, networking, identity, and security issues.</li><li>
Evaluate emerging Microsoft cloud technologies and recommend technical solutions supporting customer mission objectives.</li></ul> 

What you will bring:<ul><li>
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical discipline and 12 &ndash; 15 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 10 &ndash; 13 years of prior relevant experience. May possess a Doctorate in technical domain. Specific experience, education and training may be considered in lieu of degree.</li><li>
Active Top Secret security clearance with eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).</li><li>
Current DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification.</li><li>
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification.</li><li>
Minimum of five years of experience designing and implementing Microsoft Azure enterprise cloud solutions.</li><li>
Demonstrated experience architecting hybrid Azure environments integrating enterprise on-premises infrastructure with Azure cloud services.</li><li>
Advanced experience with Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Entra Connect, Active Directory, AWS IAM, hybrid identity synchronization, federation, and enterprise identity management with enterprise Identity, Credential, and Access Management (E-ICAM) solutions.</li><li>
Experience implementing Microsoft Entra ID Governance capabilities, including:<ul><li>
Entra Conditional Access</li><li>
Policy Information Points and Policy Engines</li><li>
Access Reviews</li><li>
Entitlement Management</li><li>
Lifecycle Workflows
</li><li>Identity lifecycle automation</li></ul></li><li>
Experience implementing Azure Landing Zones and enterprise governance models.</li><li>
Strong understanding of Azure networking, storage, compute, governance, and security services.</li><li>
Experience with Infrastructure as Code utilizing Terraform, Azure Bicep, ARM Templates, or similar technologies.</li><li>
Experience with Azure CLI, PowerShell, and scripting using Python or comparable automation languages.</li><li>
Strong understanding of Zero Trust architecture, identity-centric security, and cloud security best practices.</li><li>
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li></ul> 

How will you wow us:<ul><li>
AWS Certified Solutions Architect &ndash; Professional certification.</li><li>
Experience integrating Azure and AWS within hybrid multi-cloud enterprise environments.</li><li>
Familiarity with the Department of Defense Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability (JWCC) and DoD Joint Tenant cloud environments.</li><li>
Understanding of the DoD Enterprise Cloud Strategy and cloud modernization initiatives.</li><li>
Familiarity with the Department of Defense Enterprise Identity, Credential, and Access Management (E-ICAM) architecture and its role in enterprise identity federation, identity governance, Zero Trust implementation, and secure access to DoD cloud environments.</li><li>
Experience with Azure Arc, Azure Stack HCI, Azure Local, and hybrid cloud management technologies.</li><li>
Experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and cloud-native container platforms.</li><li>
Experience with Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Intune, and Microsoft Purview.</li><li>
Experience implementing DevSecOps pipelines using Azure DevOps and/or GitHub Enterprise. Experience with Kubernetes, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS), or Red Hat OpenShift.</li><li>
Experience with Azure Arc or other hybrid cloud management platforms.</li><li>
Familiarity with DevSecOps methodologies and CI/CD automation pipelines.</li><li>
Previous experience serving as a technical lead or mentoring cloud engineering teams.</li></ul> 
JCS Solutions (JCS) is a premier technology firm providing innovative solutions and high-quality services in defense, national security, and civilian sectors. JCS offers enterprise-wide solutions including cloud computing, software development, cybersecurity, digital modernization, and management consulting for the federal government. At JCS, we elevate our customers&rsquo; mission through the application of technology and professional services. Our commitment to investing in our workforce drives innovation and progress for our clients, employees, and communities. 
 
JCS is both a Great Place to Work and a Top Places to Work certified company. 
 
Our employees embody our core values, and we are looking for others who do too!<ul><li>
Customer Experience: Strive for excellence and delight our clients</li><li>
Innovation: Embrace creative thinking to enable continual growth and powerful solutions</li><li>
Accountability: Take ownership of and pride in our actions and service delivery</li><li>
Inspire: Be inspired to be your best self and have fun in the process</li><li>
Integrity: Do the right thing, the right way, every time!</li><li>
Stewardship: The careful and responsible management of something entrusted to our care.</li></ul>
At JCS Solutions, compensation is based on a number of factors such as location, qualifications, and applicable contract terms. The general salary range for this position is as follows: $70,000 - $105,000. 
 
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
 
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. 
NOTICE: Please be aware that all JCS Solutions communications related to job interviews and offers from our recruiting team will only come from @JCSSolutions.com. We want to emphasize that we do not conduct any interviews over Discord, Slack, Skype, Zoom, or any chat app.
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Hybrid Multi-Cloud Engineer SME (Azure/Identity)

Blackstone

<div>Blackstone is the world&rsquo;s largest alternative asset manager. Blackstone seeks to deliver compelling returns for institutional and individual investors by strengthening the companies in which the firm invests. Blackstone&rsquo;s over $1.3 trillion in assets under management include global investment strategies focused on real estate, private equity, credit, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, secondaries and hedge funds. Further information is available at www.blackstone.com. Follow @blackstone on LinkedIn, X (Twitter), and Instagram.
Role Overview
Blackstone's DevOps Engineering team enables application teams to securely build, deploy, and operate workloads across public cloud environments. The team focuses on infrastructure automation, CI/CD, developer productivity, observability, and operational excellence.
As an AVP DevOps Engineer, you will design, build, and support cloud infrastructure, automation platforms, and developer tooling that improve reliability, scalability, security, and developer experience. You will partner with application teams, platform engineers, cloud security, and SRE teams to deliver modern cloud-native solutions.
Key Responsibilities<ul><li>
Design, implement, and support cloud infrastructure across AWS and Azure.</li><li>
Build and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform and Terraform Cloud.</li><li>
Develop and operate CI/CD platforms and deployment automation, preferably GitLab CI/CD.</li><li>
Support compute platforms including VMs, containers, Kubernetes, managed container services, and serverless services.</li><li>
Build and enhance developer tooling, self-service capabilities, Dev Containers, Remote IDE solutions, and standardized development environments.</li><li>
Manage AI coding assistants, including Claude, and context management platforms such as MCP services for code and documentation workflows.</li><li>
Design and support cloud networking services including DNS, certificates, load balancing, CDN integration, routing, private connectivity, and hybrid networking.</li><li>
Improve platform reliability, observability, security, and operational efficiency through automation.</li><li>
Participate in incident response, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.</li><li>
Collaborate with engineering, security, and operations teams to deliver scalable platform capabilities.</li><li>
Participate in the team's on-call rotation.</li></ul>
Required Qualifications<ul><li>
5+ years in DevOps, Platform Engineering, Cloud Infrastructure, SRE, or similar engineering roles.</li><li>
Strong programming skills in Python or C#, with an emphasis on maintainable, production-quality automation and services.</li><li>
Deep hands-on experience with Terraform, Terraform Cloud, reusable modules, state management, and IaC lifecycle operations.</li><li>
Experience operating AWS and/or Azure production environments.</li><li>
Experience designing and operating CI/CD and deployment automation platforms, preferably GitLab CI/CD.</li><li>
Strong understanding of containers, container orchestration, Kubernetes, managed container services, and serverless architectures.</li><li>
Experience with Dev Containers, Remote IDEs, standardized development environments, and self-service developer platforms.</li><li>
Strong understanding of DNS, TLS/SSL certificates, load balancing, CDNs, cloud networking, routing, private connectivity, and network troubleshooting.</li><li>
Experience with observability, monitoring, incident response, production support, and distributed system troubleshooting.</li><li>
Strong communication, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills; proficiency with Jira or similar delivery tracking tools.</li></ul>
Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>
Experience with Internal Developer Platforms such as Cortex, Backstage, or OpsLevel.</li><li>
Experience automating end-to-end developer workflows from local development through deployment and runtime operations.</li><li>
Familiarity with SRE practices including SLIs, SLOs, and post-incident reviews.</li><li>
Experience in regulated or security-conscious environments.</li><li>
Exposure to FinOps and cloud cost optimization practices.</li><li>
Experience with TypeScript.</li></ul>
You bring strong ownership, practical problem-solving, and a passion for automation and developer productivity. You balance reliability, scalability, security, and usability while communicating clearly and operating effectively in a fast-paced, highly technical environment. 
The duties and responsibilities described here are not exhaustive and additional assignments, duties, or responsibilities may be required of this position. Assignments, duties, and responsibilities may be changed at any time, with or without notice, by Blackstone in its sole discretion.
Expected annual base salary range:
$160,000 - $200,000
Actual base salary within that range will be determined by several components including but not limited to the individual's experience, skills, qualifications and job location. For roles located outside of the US, please disregard the posted salary bands as these roles will follow a separate compensation process based on local market comparables. 
 
Additional compensation and benefits offered in connection with the role consist of comprehensive health benefits, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, and FSA benefits; paid time off; life insurance; 401(k) plan; and discretionary bonuses. Certain employees may also be eligible for equity and other incentive compensation at Blackstone&rsquo;s sole discretion.
Blackstone is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic predisposition, veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense or stalking, or any other class or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. All Blackstone employees, including but not limited to recruiting personnel and hiring managers, are required to abide by this policy.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete your application, please contact Human Resources at 212-583-5000 (US), +44 (0)20 7451 4000 (EMEA) or +852 3656 8600 (APAC).
Depending on the position, you may be required to obtain certain securities licenses if you are in a client facing role and/or if you are engaged in the following:<ul><li>
Attending client meetings where you are discussing Blackstone products and/or and client questions;
</li><li>Marketing Blackstone funds to new or existing clients;
</li><li>Supervising or training securities licensed employees;
</li><li>Structuring or creating Blackstone funds/products; and</li><li>
Advising on marketing plans prepared by a sales team or developing and/or contributing information for marketing materials.
</li></ul>Note: The above list is not the exhaustive list of activities requiring securities licenses and there may be roles that require review on a case-by-case basis. Please speak with your Blackstone Recruiting contact with any questions. 
 
To submit your application please complete the form below. Fields marked with a red asterisk * must be completed to be considered for employment (although some can be answered &quot;prefer not to say&quot;). Failure to provide this information may compromise the follow-up of your application. When you have finished click Submit at the bottom of this form.</div>

DevOps Engineer, AVP - Data, Cloud, and Developer Experience

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