Cloud Engineer with Security Clearance

Zachary Piper Solutions is currently looking for a Cloud Engineer to support mission-critical operations in Ft. Meade, MD. The Cloud Engineer will design and automate secure cloud infrastructure across Azure and AWS while ensuring compliance with DoD and FedRAMP standards. Responsibilities for the Cloud Engineer include: * Design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure across Azure and AWS, ensuring performance and availability. * Implement automation tools like Terraform, Ansible, and CloudFormation to streamline operations and CI/CD pipelines. * Ensure compliance with DoD and FedRAMP standards through collaboration with security and system teams. * Support cloud migrations and document architectures and processes in alignment with DISA guidelines. Qualifications for the Cloud Engineer include: * 5 years of experience in cloud engineering or systems administration. * Proficient in Azure and AWS infrastructure, with strong knowledge of IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS models. * Skilled in Kubernetes, Docker, microservices architecture, and scripting (PowerShell, Python, Bash). * Familiar with DoD Cloud Computing SRG and FedRAMP compliance frameworks. * Active Secret Clearance * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field. Compensation for the Cloud Engineer include: * Salary Range: $100,000 - $115,000 based on years of experience * Benefits: Cigna Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k Plan, PTO (Paid Time Off), Holidays, Sick leave as required by law This job opens for applications on 11/7/2025. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date. Keywords: Azure, AWS, cloud infrastructure, Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, CI/CD, automation, DevOps, IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, Kubernetes, Docker, microservices, PowerShell, Python, Bash, VPC, EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, Lambda, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, FedRAMP, DoD SRG, DISA, security compliance, cloud migration, system integration, performance monitoring, scalability, availability, infrastructure as code, network security, encryption, containerization, cloud architecture, Secret Clearance, Cloud security, IAM policies, encryption, VPN, VPC peering, Transit Gateway, CloudFront, Route 53, CloudTrail, CloudFormation templates, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions, AWS CodePipeline, SSM, monitoring, logging, disaster recovery, auto scaling, load balancing, serverless. LI-VC1 LI-ONSITE

Location: Ft. Meade, South Dakota, US

Posted Date: 11/12/2025