Cloud Engineer

Job Summary:

Our North Stone Subsidiary is seeking a skilled Cloud Engineer to support ITA’s cloud-first strategy by designing, implementing, and maintaining secure cloud infrastructure solutions. This role will focus on managing FedRAMP-authorized cloud environments, ensuring compliance with IT security policies, and optimizing cloud resources for performance and cost efficiency. The Cloud Engineer will work with a team of IT professionals to support ITA’s mission-critical applications, enabling seamless cloud operations and automation.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, and maintain cloud-based solutions in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Manage Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions.
• Implement and maintain cloud security policies in alignment with FedRAMP, NIST, and ITA security regulations.
• Automate cloud resource management using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
• Monitor and optimize cloud networking, storage, and computing performance.
• Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 technical support for cloud-related issues and incidents.
• Collaborate with security teams to enforce identity and access management (IAM) best practices.
• Document cloud architecture and maintain detailed system logs for compliance audits.

Job Requirements (Education/Skills/Experience):

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.

 

Certifications (Preferred): AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, or Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect.

 

Clearance: Public Trust required

 

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in cloud computing, networking, and virtualization
• Hands-on experience with cloud security frameworks (FedRAMP, NIST, CIS Benchmarks)
• Strong scripting and automation skills in Python, Bash, PowerShell, or similar
• Experience with cloud-native applications, Kubernetes, and containerization
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team
• Adaptability to rapidly changing cloud technologies
• Attention to detail and security best practices

About Us

DDC offers a comprehensive range of IT solutions to support clients in defense, healthcare, national security, law enforcement, and intelligence. Focused on innovation, DDC leverages modern technologies and best practices to deliver client-driven solutions in areas like systems/software engineering, data management, cloud adoption, and cybersecurity. They are recognized for driving mission success through efficient processes, cost reduction, and technological advancement.