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Cloud Engineer

Quadrant, Inc.
United States, Pennsylvania, Lancaster
Jan 22, 2026
Cloud Engineer Linthicum MD Pay From $150,000 Per year MUST Cloud Engineer Active Secret clearance (with TS/SCI eligibility preferred). Certification requirements: Cloud+, Security+, or computing environment certificate relevant to assigned duties (equivalent to IAT Level II or III); Desired- AWS or Azure Administrator. Highly Desired Certifications: Cloud: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Administrator Associate ,AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional/Associate) Cloud Security: CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional),Cloud+ (CompTIA Cloud Plus),GCLD (GIAC Cloud Security Essentials),GCSA (GIAC Cloud Security Automation) Project Management:Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, PMI-Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), Certified Scrum Master (CSM) 12+ years of experience required for the design and implementing secure, scalable, and highly available cloud solutions on Azure Government, utilizing PaaS/IaaS services and containerization (Kubernetes, Docker, AKS). 3 years minimum required of experience specifically within Microsoft Azure Government. Required expertise in containerization technologies (Kubernetes, Docker) and IAC tools (Terraform, ARM templates). Familiarity with DevOps concepts and tools (GitLab, JIRA, Jenkins). Experienced with computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies. Experience with risk management processes. Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, cyber threats, and vulnerabilities. Required cloud computing service models Software as a Service (SaaS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), and Platform as a Service (PaaS). Required cloud computing deployment models in private, public, and hybrid environments. Proven experience in designing flexible, scalable, and highly available cloud architectures and systems. Desired Qualifications: Familiarity with NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, security tools, and principles. In-depth expertise with DAF CLOUDWorks (multi-cloud environments). Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) and cyber threat intelligence platforms. Knowledge of AI/ML concepts and tools. Education: Associate's degree and 14+ years of experience, OR Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of experience; OR Master's Degree and 10+ years of experience; OR 7 years with PhD. A degree in one of the following fields is highly desired: Information Technology, Data Science, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Mathematics, or Software Engineering. 4 years of additional relevant experience or specialized training may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's degree. DUTIES The Cloud Engineer primarily responsible for migrating sensitive workloads to the cloud. Design and implement secure, scalable, and highly available cloud solutions on Azure Government, utilizing PaaS/IaaS services and containerization (Kubernetes, Docker, AKS). Create and execute detailed cloud migration plans while ensuring security and compliance throughout the process. Drive enhancements for cloud management platforms, evaluating their performance and making necessary improvements. Develop infrastructure as code (IAC) using CI/CD pipelines with tools such as Terraform and ARM templates. Lead cloud consulting engagements, providing strategic insights on cloud architecture, technology deployments, and portfolio management. Educate and guide stakeholders and engineering teams on effective cloud solutions, security best practices, and cost optimization strategies. Participate in technical project reviews to ensure designs meet operational and security requirements. Maintain technical documentation and stay updated on emerging tools and best practices. Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability. "Healthcare benefits are offered to all eligible employees according to compliance mandated by the Affordable Care Act".