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Overview
Schedule
Full-time
Career level
Senior-level
Remote
On-site
Compensation
$155,000-$170,000/year
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Job Description
Grow, innovate, and generate progress: Harness your expertise to solve challenges and celebrate success! Job SummaryJCS Solutions LLC is seeking a highly skilled Cloud Engineer III to support the Defense Enclave Services (DES) Operations & Maintenance (O&M) program. This role is part of a large-scale digital modernization effort supporting the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) and Department of Defense (DoD) Fourth Estate customers. The selected candidate will design, implement, automate, and sustain enterprise cloud solutions across AWS and Azure environments in support of mission-critical infrastructure and applications.The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise in cloud engineering, infrastructure automation, security, and operational support within complex enterprise environments. This is a Tier 3 engineering role requiring advanced troubleshooting, architectural input, and technical leadership across cloud operations initiatives.Active DoD Secret clearance or higher is required to be considered.US Citizenship is requiredWhat’s in it for you:
- Join a premier technology firm specializing in innovative solutions.
- Be part of a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work culture.
- Enjoy tremendous growth potential in a high-performing team environment.
- A robust benefits package:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-and-long term disability
- Paid time off (PTO)
- 401k retirement plan with employer match
- Annual Professional Development Reimbursement Program
- And more!
- Design, implement, and maintain secure cloud-based infrastructure solutions across AWS and Azure environments
- Deploy and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using automation and orchestration tools
- Support enterprise cloud modernization initiatives, including migration of on-premises services and workloads to cloud environments
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex Tier 3 cloud infrastructure, networking, identity, and application issues
- Collaborate with engineering, cybersecurity, operations, and architecture teams to ensure cloud solutions align with enterprise standards and mission requirements
- Contribute to cloud architecture design efforts supporting scalable, resilient, and highly available environments
- Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment workflows
- Enforce cloud security best practices and compliance requirements, including alignment with DoD and Federal cybersecurity frameworks
- Monitor cloud environments for performance, availability, optimization, and cost efficiency improvements
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and engineering standards
- Support continuous service improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and user experience across the DES environment
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and operations personnel as needed
- Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 10+ years of experience; additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree
- Hands-on experience designing, deploying, and supporting enterprise cloud solutions in AWS and/or Azure environments
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, ARM/Bicep, or CloudFormation
- Experience implementing automation solutions using tools such as Ansible, PowerShell, Azure Functions, or similar technologies
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps methodologies
- Understanding of Identity and Access Management (IAM/ICAM) technologies including Azure AD, Okta, CyberArk, or similar platforms
- Strong understanding of networking, virtualization, storage, and cloud security principles
- Familiarity with Federal Government cybersecurity and compliance frameworks including NIST, FedRAMP, and FISMA
- Experience supporting production enterprise environments in an operations and maintenance capacity
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills with the ability to work effectively in distributed technical teams
- Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+, CISSP, or equivalent)
- Industry cloud certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator Associate, or equivalent
- Experience supporting DISA or DoD enterprise environments
- Familiarity with the Atlassian tool suite, including Jira and Confluence
- Experience supporting large-scale enterprise migrations or hybrid cloud environments
- Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies such as Kubernetes or OpenShift
- Customer Experience: Strive for excellence and delight our clients
- Innovation: Embrace creative thinking to enable continual growth and powerful solutions
- Accountability: Take ownership of and pride in our actions and service delivery
- Inspire: Be inspired to be your best self and have fun in the process
- Integrity: Do the right thing, the right way, every time!
- Stewardship: The careful and responsible management of something entrusted to our care.
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FAQs About Cloud Engineer Jobs at JCS Solutions LLC
What is the work location for this position at JCS Solutions LLC?
This job at JCS Solutions LLC is located in Ft. Meade, MD, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
What pay range can candidates expect for this role at JCS Solutions LLC?
Candidates can expect a pay range of $155,000 and $170,000 per year.
What employment applies to this position at JCS Solutions LLC?
JCS Solutions LLC lists this role as a Full-time position.
What experience level is required for this role at JCS Solutions LLC?
JCS Solutions LLC is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.
What benefits are offered by JCS Solutions LLC for this role?
JCS Solutions LLC offers following benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation, Career Development, 401k Matching/Retirement Savings, and Health & Wellness Programs for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.
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